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Energy label mandatory for a holiday home: yes or no?

With the upcoming mandate requiring energy labels for holiday homes in the Netherlands starting January 1, 2024, homeowners and potential buyers face new challenges and opportunities in ensuring properties meet these standards. Whether you're looking to sell, rent, or purchase a holiday home, understanding the importance of energy labels and the benefits of a thorough building inspection can significantly impact your investment decisions and long-term sustainability goals.

Dutch homes are required to have an energy label, meaning that a current energy label must be available when selling or renting out a property. Many people wonder whether this requirement also applies to holiday homes. Do you need to apply for an energy label for your holiday home if you intend to sell or rent it out? And to what extent is it wise to have a building inspection performed if you're considering buying a holiday home? Homekeur is happy to tell you all about this.

From January 1, 2024, it will be mandatory to have a current energy label when selling or renting out a holiday home.

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