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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBuying or selling a home isn\u2019t something you do every day, so it\u2019s completely normal to have questions. We\u2019ve listed and answered the most frequently asked questions we receive. Don\u2019t see your question? Feel free to send it to us using the contact form.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
These are the costs you need to pay in order to become the legal owner of a property. This includes the following expenses:<\/p>\n
Please note! There are also additional costs. This is covered in the next question: What additional costs are involved in the purchase?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
In addition to the purchase price, transfer tax and notary fees, you need to consider other costs for buying a house:<\/p>\n
We help you understand these costs in advance so there are no surprises.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
During the viewing, we\u2019ll assess and discuss this together. We will advise you on whether it is necessary to have a structural survey carried out. In such a survey, an expert inspects the property and reports on any defects or maintenance issues\u2014both current and potential future ones. We support you throughout the entire process and will go over everything in detail to ensure you are fully informed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
It is not mandatory, but it is wise. A purchase broker helps you identify risks, increases your chances of buying a home, makes sure you are always aware of new offers and helps you with legal matters. Of course, we can also help you with this. For more information, please click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Good preparation is essential. It\u2019s important to know your borrowing capacity<\/a><\/strong> and, if you own a property, the value of your current home. When placing a bid, it\u2019s crucial to communicate any contingencies clearly. For example, if you're contributing personal funds, make sure to provide accurate and complete information. And finally\u2014under the motto \u201cnothing ventured, nothing gained\u201d\u2014we recommend writing a personal letter to the seller to strengthen your offer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t It depends on the zoning plan and regulations of the municipality. We are aware of the recent development on laws and regulations. We check what is possible and whether you need a permit.<\/p>\n You can always perform a permit check yourself via this website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Be sure to pay attention to the overall condition of the property. Both the interior and exterior are important. Ask the agent about any specific details or concerns. Insulation is another key factor\u2014have any improvements been made, or are there opportunities to upgrade? Also consider natural light, the layout, noise levels, direct neighbors, and the surrounding area.\n\nWould you like our help with buying a home? Let us know!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t We increase your chances of securing a property, provide insight into its market value, protect your interests, share local knowledge about the neighborhood, identify legal pitfalls, and guide you through the entire process from start to finish.\n\nWe believe it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t feel overwhelmed. Our aim is to help you enjoy the home-buying journey with confidence and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \u00a0<\/p>\n One fixed price, full guidance. The workload behind a purchase is basically always the same. That is why we use one fixed price for purchase assistance: \u20ac4,500, - including VAT. It makes no difference to us whether you are buying a house worth \u20ac400,000 or \u20ac1,000,000. You always get full purchase assistance: from the first viewing to handing over the keys.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Feel free to get in touch with us!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Home sale Home purchase Home valuation Mortgage General Frequently Asked Questions Buying or selling a home is not something you do every day. It is therefore not surprising that many questions may arise. We explain the most frequently asked questions we receive! Is your question not listed?<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-349","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=349"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/349\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/griftengracht.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How do I increase my chances of a successful bid?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Is it allowed to renovate or build an extension on a property<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t
What should I pay attention to during a viewing?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t
What is the added value of a buying agent?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t
What are the costs of a buying agent?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t
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