Studios for sale in Den Haag

The Hague has its own studio dynamics

The Hague is not a student city in the classic sense, but the combination of international organisations, government agencies and a growing group of young professionals ensures a constant demand for compact owner-occupied homes. Buying a studio in The Hague therefore takes place in a specific segment: supply is limited, the target group is diverse and competition is real. Anyone actively searching will notice that a studio in The Hague sells faster than a comparable home in a medium-sized city.

This is a balanced rental and owner-occupied market, meaning not everything automatically goes towards owner-occupation. This offers opportunities, but also requires speed and preparation. View the current supply and the most recent figures via the overview at the top of this page.

What you need to know before making an offer

Buying a studio differs in a number of ways from buying a regular home. Keep the following in mind:

• Mortgage under 40 m²: Banks apply stricter conditions for homes under 40 m². Some lenders do not finance this type of home or only under additional conditions. Check this with your mortgage advisor before scheduling viewings.
• Check the VvE's health: For apartments (and studios are almost always that), the Homeowners' Association (VvE) is crucial. Request the minutes of the last three years and check the reserve fund build-up. An underfunded fund can lead to extra costs later.
• Zoning plan and rental possibilities: Do you want to rent out the studio later? Check whether the zoning plan and the deed of division allow this. In The Hague, some neighbourhoods have additional rules regarding room rental and shared housing.
• Energy label: Studios in older buildings sometimes have a low energy label. This affects monthly costs and financing options. Check this before the viewing.
• Response speed: Studios in The Hague attract interested parties quickly. Schedule viewings as early as possible and ensure your financing is already in place.
• Set up push notifications: Set up a search in the free App Store version or Google Play version of the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends you a push notification as soon as new supply becomes available that meets your criteria.
• Include service costs in your calculation: Studios in apartment buildings always have service costs. These can add up significantly, especially in buildings with a lift, concierge or collective installations.

Price level: relatively affordable, but not without nuance

Studios in The Hague are in the entry-level segment of the Hague owner-occupied market. This makes buying a studio in The Hague the most accessible way for many buyers to get a foothold in the city. But "relatively affordable" does not mean everything is up for grabs.

The price of a studio is determined by a number of factors:

• Location in the city (city centre versus peripheral neighbourhoods)
• Year of construction and condition of the building
• Presence of outdoor space (balcony or garden)
• Energy label
• Level of service costs and state of the VvE

For current price information and the current supply: see the overview at the top of this page. Do you also want to know what is available for rent? Then check renting studios in The Hague for comparison.

Neighbourhoods worth considering

The Hague has a diverse range of neighbourhoods. Not every neighbourhood has a lot of studio supply, but the neighbourhoods below combine a high quality of life with a realistic purchasing climate. Neighbourhood scores are based on resident reviews and change slowly.

• Belgisch Park (8.9/10): quiet villa neighbourhood on the coast, close to Scheveningen. Scarce supply, but sought after.
• Westbroekpark en Duttendel (8.7/10): green, quiet and near the centre. Popular with people who want to avoid the hustle and bustle.
• Benoordenhout (8.5/10): upscale neighbourhood with embassies and green avenues. Studio supply is limited but of high quality.
• Geuzen- en Statenkwartier (8.3/10): lively neighbourhood with an urban character, good dining and shops. Relatively more supply in the compact segment.
• Loosduinen (8.1/10): quieter and more affordable, on the southwest side of the city. Easily accessible and less competition.

More neighbourhood data and resident reviews can be found on the overview page of The Hague. Also check all owner-occupied homes in The Hague if you want to broaden your search.

Also consider Rotterdam in your search

Those who are flexible on location may consider looking outside The Hague as well. Rotterdam is a short distance away and has its own market for compact owner-occupied homes. The supply and price level differ from The Hague, which can sometimes offer advantages. Check the supply of studios in Rotterdam as a supplement to your Hague search.