Congratulations! You have decided to take the leap and buy a house in the Netherlands. The land of windmills, tulips and Gouda cheese offers a fantastic lifestyle, and having a piece of that sounds amazing. But navigating the Dutch real estate market can feel like deciphering a Rembrandt masterpiece: a bit daunting at first glance. […]
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The National Hypotheek Garantie (NHG) is an essential tool for those wishing to purchase a home in the Netherlands. Let’s take a closer look at what it is and what benefits it offers: What is the NHG? NHG is a guarantee that you can obtain when you apply for a loan to buy or renovate
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Solar energy has gained popularity as a sustainable and economical option for homeowners. With the increasing installation of solar panels, the question arises: how is the generated and unused energy handled? This is where salderingsregeling comes into play, a crucial element for those opting for solar energy in the Netherlands. If you are considering installing
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In the digital era in which we live, television, internet and telephone services are practically indispensable in our homes, but they also represent a significant part of our monthly expenses. However, they also represent a significant part of our monthly expenses. Would you like to know how to reduce these costs without compromising the quality
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Buying a house in the Netherlands is an important financial decision. One of the most crucial decisions you will make during this process is choosing the right mortgage. With a variety of banks and financial institutions offering different mortgage products, finding the best deal can be a challenge. This is where a mortgage comparator in
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In the jungle of the financial market, finding a reliable compass can make the difference between success and confusion. I’ve been using this app for a few months now and it’s really helped me keep up with the news. Finimize is the leading financial information platform designed for modern investors. Since its launch in 2016,
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In the world of personal finance, every euro counts. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how things like WOZ (Waarde Onroerende Zaken) can influence your household finances. In this article, we will explore how a higher WOZ may not be as bad as it seems at first glance, and in fact, it can save you
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In this post you will find an updated table with the banks with the highest interest rates in the Netherlands. The big banks in the Netherlands (ABN Amro, ING, Rabobank) are not the ones with the highest interest rates. If you want to know more about these banks you can read the post Banks in
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In the post The Dutch pension system I talked about how the pension system works, in that post I mentioned that there is a possibility to save for your retirement through a pension account with tax benefits. This post explains more about those accounts. Tax benefits The main benefit of saving in a pension account
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This is a post in the pensions series, if you haven’t read the previous posts I recommend you to start with The Dutch pension system and Pension accounts in the Netherlands. Investing money in the stock market for your pension is one of the best ways to do it, and the younger you start you
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