End-of-terrace houses for sale in Het Hogeland
Corner houses in Het Hogeland are scarce but affordable. Here you will find practical buying advice, the best villages, and current listings.
Corner houses in a municipality where the terp defines the landscape
Het Hogeland is not a municipality you drive through quickly. The terp villages, the openness of the landscape and the scattered buildings determine how houses are situated and built here. Corner houses in this municipality are therefore often more spacious than in urban areas: more garden, more outdoor space, and a location that in smaller villages really means you live on the edge of a street or block. This has practical consequences for both use and purchase.
The supply of corner houses in Het Hogeland is limited but stable. The market is balanced: there is both owner-occupied and rental housing, and the price level is in the mid-range. This makes the municipality accessible for first-time buyers and movers who are priced out of the city of Groningen. View the current supply and the most recent figures in all owner-occupied homes in Het Hogeland at the top of this page.
What you need to know before buying a corner house
Buying a corner house has specific points of attention that are less relevant for other types of homes. These are the points you should concretely check:
- Boundaries on two street sides. A corner house borders two public sides. Check the cadastre for the exact plot boundaries. Differences between actual use and legal ownership can later lead to conflicts over fences, driveways and planting.
- Two facades, twice the maintenance. More exterior wall means more painting, more pointing and more heat loss. Request a structural survey that explicitly assesses both side facades.
- Wind load and moisture. Corner houses in Het Hogeland are exposed to the prevailing westerly wind. Pay attention to the condition of the windward side facade: cracks, damp patches and poor draught sealing occur here more often than on the sheltered side.
- Driveway and parking rights. Many corner houses have a side driveway. Check whether this driveway is on your own land or on municipal land, and whether there is a right of way or an easement on the plot.
- Financing for small floor areas. Banks scrutinise homes under 40 m². Corner houses in smaller villages in Het Hogeland are sometimes compact. Ask your mortgage advisor in advance whether the home is financeable.
- Speed of response is crucial. In a market with limited supply, corner houses sell quickly. Enable push notifications via the free Buurtje.nl app in the App Store or via Google Play, so you get an immediate alert when new supply appears. The app is free.
- Zoning plan and extension possibilities. Corner houses seem to offer space for a side extension, but the zoning plan or aesthetic guidelines may restrict this. Check this with the municipality before making plans.
Price level: what determines the value of a corner house here
Corner houses in Het Hogeland are in the mid-range of the owner-occupied market. Current prices and ratios are shown in the overview at the top of this page, but the factors that determine the price are structural:
- Location in a terp village with high resident appreciation versus a less sought-after village.
- Condition of the side facade and roof, which can show extra wear and tear on corner houses.
- Presence of a garage, carport or driveway on own land.
- Plot size: a corner plot is almost always larger than a terraced house, which increases the value.
- Distance to amenities. In smaller villages, the distance to schools and shops is a price factor.
Those who are flexible on location can buy a relatively affordable corner house in the lesser-known villages. Also see the reviews and neighbourhood data of Het Hogeland for a comparison per village.
Neighbourhoods and villages that are most appreciated
Resident appreciation varies greatly per village. These are the most notable:
- Leens — resident score 9.9/10. A terp village with a strong sense of community. Supply is scarce, but whoever finds a corner house here buys in one of the best-rated villages in the municipality.
- Oude Land — resident score 9.0/10. Quiet and rural. Suitable for those seeking distance from the hustle and bustle.
- Bedum — resident score 7.8/10. The largest village in the south of the municipality, with more amenities and a more regular supply of owner-occupied homes.
- Warffum — resident score 7.6/10. Central location in the municipality, with its own character and historic buildings.
- Uithuizen — resident score 6.8/10. One of the larger villages, with more supply and therefore more chance of a corner house for sale.
Nothing found? Also look at Groningen
The supply of corner houses in Het Hogeland is limited at any time. If you cannot wait or want more choice, the city of Groningen is the most logical step. The supply is larger, but so is the competition. View corner houses for sale in Groningen for a directly comparable overview. Would you rather keep renting in Het Hogeland until something comes up for sale? That is also possible: see the supply of corner houses for rent in Het Hogeland.
Frequently asked questions
What does a corner house cost in Het Hogeland?
Het Hogeland is in the middle segment of the Dutch housing market. Specific prices vary per village and over time. The most current asking prices and price trends can be found in the overview at the top of this page. Factors that determine the price include the village (wierdedorpen are more popular), the condition of the side facade and the plot, and the presence of a driveway or garage.
How can I quickly find a corner house for sale in Het Hogeland?
Supply is limited and houses sell quickly. The most effective way is to set up push notifications. Download the free Buurtje.nl app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and set up a search for corner houses in Het Hogeland. You will receive an immediate notification as soon as new listings appear, without having to search yourself every day.
What legal aspects should I consider with a corner house?
Always check the cadastral plot boundaries on both street sides. Corner houses border two public sides, which more often leads to ambiguity about property boundaries, fences, and driveways. Also check whether there are easements or rights of way on the plot, and whether a side driveway is on private land or municipal land. A notary or estate agent can investigate this via the Land Registry.
Which villages in Het Hogeland are most in demand?
Leens scores highest with a resident rating of 9.9/10, followed by Oude Land (9.0/10) and Bedum (7.8/10). Those looking for more supply also look at Warffum (7.6/10) and Uithuizen (6.8/10). In the most popular villages, supply is smallest. Those flexible on location have the best chance.
Is parking a problem with a corner house in Het Hogeland?
In most villages of Het Hogeland, parking pressure is not a major issue, but a corner house does not automatically have its own driveway. Check during viewings whether there is parking on private property and whether the side driveway legally belongs to the house. In smaller wierdedorpen, street parking is generally free, but space is sometimes limited due to narrow village roads.
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood itself is fine. Just quite unsafe because young people break everything here. Furthermore, there is often a lot of rubbish and dogs poo.. the people are fine, fairly to themselves. Otherwise, the neighbourhood is not very special and there are not many facilities. (The pavement is really a problem; many elderly people have fallen because all the tiles are uneven). Otherwise, the neighbourhood is easily accessible, but parking facilities would be nice for visitors.
Auto-translated to English by AIFrom my front window I can see almost everyone coming and going from the village and greet the neighbours. The birds wake me up with their singing and come to eat from my birdhouse. The villagers are very friendly and helpful. Things are regularly organised, such as shuffleboard or billiards, and a barbecue every year. The windmill turns regularly and every Sunday you can have a cup of coffee at the mill. Once a month there's a Friday afternoon drink and once a month a Wednesday morning coffee in the village hall. I never want to leave here and am glad I moved here. In terms of safety, you can leave your door open or your car unlocked, your things in the garden, because no one will ever touch them. The community is very compassionate. Hygiene, I never see rubbish on the street and the bin is emptied every week. Housing, as far as I know there are no empty houses. Education, you have to go to another village for that. It's green everywhere here. There is no shop or GP; they are 2 km away in the next village, Eenrum. The village is easily accessible, also by bus.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and pleasant but also a bit boring village, living is nice and quiet but you are half an hour's drive or 45 minutes by bus away from the city. Otherwise, nice surroundings for a quiet bike ride or a tour on a moped or by car.
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Auto-translated to English by AINot much bad happens and everyone is nice to each other
Auto-translated to English by AII mainly think it's a village for old, grey and boring people. There are no places for young people, few shops and no secondary school, so you have to travel a lot by train (I personally find that awful), but luckily there is a train station in the middle of the village. Because there are mainly seniors living here, it is generally very quiet. The only thing I find unsafe about Uithuizermeeden is the fact that there are no streetlights outside the village, and people drive very fast in the polders, which is very annoying when you are cycling.
Auto-translated to English by AIWith just one neighbour, this can hardly be called a "neighbourhood". I live at Wierhuisterweg 20 outside Pieterburen, consisting of three houses and one farm, amidst green farmland with clean air and silence. The bus stops in front of my house on request. I am 90 years old and live here alone, completely satisfied: I have a scooter, e-bike and 45km/h car, internet, television, a garden all around with fruit trees and little birds. But most importantly: I am healthy; I have four children and seven grandchildren! There is good street lighting, the road is well maintained, and a bus stops once an hour. As a born and bred Amsterdammer, I feel completely at ease here. Although I occasionally miss the Concertgebouw, the Stadsschouwburg, the Bijenkorf, the Kalverstraat,... I am still glad that I live in the open countryside of Groningen.
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