Living, housing market and neighbourhoods — Page 2

Articles, tips and insights on the Dutch housing market and life in your neighbourhood.

129 articles

Locksmith Snel solves any lock problem in no time: from being locked out to a new lock

A lock that slams shut, a broken key or a jammed lock: a locksmith solves it in no time. We explain why acting quickly is important and in which situations you need a locksmith.

4 June 2026

Interior trends that instantly give your home more character

A home with character is all about calm, smart layouts and materials that stay beautiful for a long time. We walk through interior trends for the kitchen, bathroom and floor, with practical tips per room.

4 June 2026

Fast and reliable locksmith service in Breda when you need immediate help

A lock problem always comes at an inconvenient time. A good locksmith service in Breda helps you get back inside quickly and safely. We have listed what to look for when choosing a reliable locksmith.

2 June 2026

Where are the smallest homes for sale in the Netherlands?

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.

29 May 2026

Buurtje.nl has been updated

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.

26 May 2026

Save on your energy bill with these simple tips

Want to save on your energy bill without a major investment in sustainability? With a few simple adjustments to window coverings, habits and appliance use, you can already achieve a lot.

24 May 2026

Why Paintings Are Indispensable When Selling Your Home

A tidy house and a fresh coat of paint form the foundation, but it is the styling that creates the emotional connection. Paintings play an underestimated role in selling your home.

24 May 2026

What a renovated pre-war home is worth, and why Amsterdam is the exception

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.

20 May 2026

Together with Wilgenboom: from housing data to better housing construction

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.

17 May 2026

Why neighbourhood research makes the difference when buying a house

Most home seekers spend hours comparing square metres, asking prices and energy labels. The neighbourhood itself is often only considered during the first viewing. That is a missed opportunity, becaus

7 May 2026

Rotterdam Rent Team disappears: 'Tenants left out in the cold', but help doesn't stop

ROTTERDAM – It is precisely the kind of news tenants were not waiting for: Rotterdam Rent Team is pulling the plug. Due to the loss of municipal subsidies, one of the few places where tenants could

7 May 2026

Buying a house in Utrecht impossible? We explain why that is not the case

Just like in other cities, Utrecht also has a tight housing market. There is high demand, while supply is limited. Many people think it is impossible to buy a home in Utrecht. Yet that is not the case

30 April 2026
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