Buying a house comes with a lot to take care of, whether it's an old, existing, or newly built home. You'll need to request a valuation, arrange financing, and, of course, have a building inspection carried out . It's best to arrange a building inspection before you buy to ensure you're buying a house in good condition. You can do this with us. After the inspection, you'll receive a comprehensive report detailing any defects found and the repair costs. Need an emergency inspection? We can help with that too. We have inspectors throughout the country, from Flevoland to Drenthe and from Gelderland to Friesland.
There's a lot to consider, but you buy a house for a reason. A change of job, a new relationship, or finally finding your dream home? Either way, it's not just a house; it's your "home." We understand that. You want to be sure you're not buying a "dilapidated building," but a house without any major defects. A building inspection will clarify the condition of the house. You can also use the results of our inspection in price negotiations and include them as a condition precedent in the preliminary purchase agreement. If the house has serious defects, you can cancel the purchase.
If you're planning to buy an older house, it might contain not only defects but also asbestos-containing materials. This is certainly the case with houses built before 1994.
When buying an old house, in addition to a building inspection, an energy label is definitely recommended. Whether asbestos needs to be removed depends on how it's bonded to the material. Bonded asbestos is sometimes better left in place. If you do want it removed, it's best to have it removed by a certified company. Removing asbestos without complying with regulations is dangerous and you risk receiving a hefty fine.
We hope the above information has given you some answers to the question: buying a house and what's involved? It's a fact that a building inspection gives you an objective picture of the house's structural condition.
Homekeur offers construction and energy specialists throughout the Netherlands, from Limburg to South Holland and from Zeeland to Utrecht, who are naturally up-to-date on the latest regulations. They provide expert and independent purchasing, building, technical inspections, and energy labels, along with clear reporting.
The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!
