Don't forget about the building inspection when buying a house!

You can calculate both your notary fees and the costs of a building inspection yourself. Anyone buying an existing home is required to use a notary. You are free to choose your own notary. It's a trade-off between quality and price. The same applies to a building inspection. While it's a completely different matter, it's also a necessary part of your home purchase. It's a small investment that offers significant security. The assurance that you're not buying an apartment or house with serious defects. A building inspection is always a good investment!

It almost goes without saying that it's best to have a building inspection done before, not when, purchasing a house or apartment. This way, as a homebuyer, you know exactly what to expect. Especially if you're considering an older property, it's wise to have this inspection done before purchase . The building inspection report details the property's structural condition. You can use the information from the report, for example, in negotiations about the asking price. If both parties agree on the price, a notary can be contacted for the transfer of ownership. Finding a notary will never be a problem, as the Netherlands has numerous notary offices. However, fees may vary.

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!