Especially if you're looking for a home in a larger city, there's a good chance you'll miss out. However, because it's very difficult to find a home in large cities, more and more home seekers are moving to surrounding towns and cities, so prices are also rising there and the time a house stays on the market is decreasing. In the four major cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, home sales are declining slightly, but this is mainly due to rising prices.
If you see a house that appeals to you, there are a few things you can do.
One problem is that private homebuyers often lose out to investors. Investors often have more financial resources and can therefore offer more than the asking price. Moreover, the sale can be completed quickly because investors generally don't need a mortgage or can arrange one quickly.
When buying a house, make a well-considered decision. No matter how much pressure there is in a heated housing market, you don't buy a house for three months, but usually to live in it for a longer period. Homekeur can conduct a building inspection quickly thanks to a broad network of building experts throughout the Netherlands. Have such an inspection performed if you're buying an older home and want to be sure you won't encounter any unpleasant surprises once the purchase contract is signed.
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!
