Buying a house in Vught and Den Bosch as an expat

Buying a home in another country is a big step. The process is different, the paperwork is in Dutch, and in this market you often have tot decide after a single viewing. We are Dimphy and Minouk, two buyer's agents from Vught. We look critically at the house, tell you honestly what it is worth and negotiate on your behalf.

Dimphy lived in England for ten years before returning to the Meierij. She knows what it is like to find your way in a new country, and she will guide you through every step in English. Because we also sell homes, we know how sellers choose between offers, and that the highest bid doesn' always win.

We work in Vught, Den Bosch, Helvoirt, Drunen, Heusden and the rest of the Meierij. Vught is a green, quiet village right next to Den Bosch, with good schools and its own train station. We have also bought homes for clients in Houten and Utrecht.

We have helped international families before, including one that needed tot find a new home quickly after an unexpected setback. 

• Viewing: we come along and ask the questions you might not think of. 
• Making an offer: you bid through your agent. Price, conditions and timing all matter.
• Conditions: you can make the purchase subject to financing and building inspection.
• Signing: a sale is only binding once it is in writing. As a buyer you then have a three-day cooling-off period.
• Deposit: usually 10% of the price, often as a bank guarantee.
• Notary: the notary transfers ownership. The deed is in Duth; if you don't speak Duth, an interpreter may be needed.

On top of the purchase price you pay "kosten koper": 2% transfer tax for a home you will live in yourself, plus notary and land registry fees. 
Under 35 and buying your first home? You may be exempt from transfer tax, whatever your nationality. Mortgage requirements for non-Dutch buyers differ per lender; we can put you in touch with an adviser who works with expats. 

Our fee is usually between 0.5% and 1% of the purchase price, including V.A.T. Leaving the Netherlands later? We can sell your home for you as well.