Articles, tips and insights on the Dutch housing market and life in your neighbourhood.
Nationally, one home purchase equals over twenty years of rent. But it is precisely in the cities where renting is most expensive that buying is relatively most favourable. In Rotterdam, a home purchase equals seventeen years of rent; in Breda, thirty.
The median home for sale in Amsterdam is 70 square metres, smaller than in any other major city, and at €8,229 per square metre costs almost twice as much as in Rotterdam. Where homes are small, the square metre is expensive. In Kerkrade you get twice as much space for a quarter of the price.
Buurtje.nl has received a major update. The site is five times faster, you can search in a new way, log in to sync favourites with the app, and every property now has its own page with sources and a quick email response option.
A pre-war home with an A label is 20 to 37% more expensive per square metre in most provinces than a similar property with a G label. But the label is mainly a proxy for renovation. And Amsterdam is a completely different story.
Buurtje.nl and Wilgenboom are joining forces. What the Zwolle-based advisory firm for housing and healthcare real estate does, and what the collaboration means for our users.
Tilburg is becoming increasingly popular among people over 60 looking for a new place to live. And rightly so: the city is developing rapidly, offers many amenities and
Groningen is a city of contrasts. From bustling neighbourhoods around the centre to quiet new-build areas on the edge of the city. For some, liveliness and accessibility matter most; for others, peace
Haarlem is a city with character: from historic streets and bustling hospitality to quiet residential areas with plenty of greenery. But which neighbourhoods are considered the most pleasant by reside
The mortgage rate is a crucial factor for anyone looking to buy a home or refinance their existing mortgage. In recent years, we have seen major fluctuations: from historically low rates to sudden inc
The Affordable Rent Act is a law that takes effect on 1 July 2025 and has major consequences for homeowners, buyers and tenants.
Where do you live most pleasantly in Apeldoorn? Apeldoorn is a city of contrasts. From quiet, green residential areas to lively neighbourhoods with plenty
A fresh, tidy and well-kept neighbourhood is for many people a major influence on living pleasure and liveability within a district. It is pleasant when the streets are clean, the rubbish is collected
Zeeland is a province of extremes: from wide polders and extensive opportunities for diving, to charming towns with a rich history. But how do residents experience living in their municipality? Based
