Buy or rent a house in the Netherlands is a common dilemma for expats arriving in their new surroundings. In order to make a good decision whether to buy or rent a property the most important factors you need to take into consideration is how long you are planning to live in the Netherlands and how high the current interest is.
If you paying a significant rent, +/- € 1.000 a month, the general advice is, that if you are planning to stay here more than three to five years, you are better off buying a house in the Netherlands. If you are only here for a shorter period, renting is most likely your best option. In case of renting, contract costs are fixed, repairs and maintenance are on the part of the landlord and the contract can easily be ended if you need to return home.
We are more than willing to help expats with the decision whether to buy or to rent a house in the Netherlands. We have several service partners who can visit houses with you and help you with all matters that occur in obtaining a house in the Netherlands.