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When my mother offers me something to eat and I tell her I don’t like it, her reaction is always: “Why not?” I can, of course, say that it’s just not to my taste, but she won’t accept that. If she likes something, it is good. Nevertheless, tastes do vary from person to person. I see this in my work as a real estate agent, every single time. And whether you prefer a nearly empty, white-toned Jan de Bouvrie interior or have trinkets on every surface, as a landlord, you need to understand something else as well: ‘Values and norms differ too’.

In many cases, the relationship between the VvE (Association of Homeowners) & the board and the external manager is good. However, disagreements can occur between the manager and the VvE. What should you do in such cases? This article outlines the steps you can take as a VvE to improve the relationship between the VvE and the manager.

One in three Dutch people experiences nuisance from neighbors. This occurs not only in big cities but also in smaller towns, where neighbors can make each other's lives quite miserable. Of course, it sometimes happens that your neighbors are busy with renovations or having a party. You might be disturbed by loud music or the noise of a drill. But this kind of noise nuisance is temporary; you know it will soon stop. However, if you have neighbors who cause noise every day or every weekend—whether it’s due to music, arguments, or a constantly barking dog—it's a different story.

Deposit, what's the deal? How much? Who handles it? And will I get it back?

You own a property that you don't use and have decided to rent it out. Suddenly, you realize you don't know how the division of various costs works. What costs are the tenant's responsibility, and what costs are the owner's responsibility? Sometimes things break. It's logical that they need to be repaired, but who pays the bill? And who pays for maintenance? This article helps answer these questions.

In a modern complex, two apartments are available for rent. The layouts are the same, and both units are well-maintained. Although the views differ, one is not inferior to the other. Yet one apartment is quickly rented and occupied, while the other remains sadly vacant. What makes the difference?

You can already envision it. Perhaps you even fancy yourself one of those trendy 'flippers' featured in those TV shows. You already have the space, and you're busy renovating. Meanwhile, you dream of all the tenants who will be lining up to live in this space. Because this is not only going to be the most beautiful living space in The Hague, but you are also going to be the best, most service-oriented landlord there is. Your tenants won't have to worry about anything. Your rental is 'all-inclusive.'

It's a beautiful dream bubble. So, don't let that bubble burst! Read in this blog what to consider with 'all-inclusive' rentals.

HouseScout is your real estate agent for living pleasure. And that’s why, we find it important to not only be aware of current affairs regarding real estate in and around The Hague (think of... supply, demand, legislation, trivia). We may even find it more important that you are informed about it. And that you are immediately informed so that you can (together with us?) directly respond to the market.

Read here why it has been proven once again that living in the Netherlands and especially in The Hague is such a pleasure!

If a tenant, for example due to job loss, can no longer pay the rent, it is a problem for the landlord. No one wants a difficult and lengthy procedure. Many aspects of the rental agreement are legally regulated. For instance, the tenant is immediately in default if they do not pay the rent on time. But on the other hand, the law also offers protection to the tenant. You cannot simply terminate the lease and demand that the tenant vacate the property.

As soon as you notice that there is a rental arrear, it is wise to take action immediately. In this blog, we will outline a few steps you can take.

Recently, the owner of a newly built apartment, for which HouseScout had conducted the rental mediation, contacted us regarding a reported leak in the central heating pipe by the tenant. The owner asked HouseScout to arrange for someone to carry out the repair.

The Netherlands has 17 million residents who together own over 33 million pets. Dogs and cats are the most popular pets. Most are undoubtedly very sweet, but what if a tenant's pets cause a nuisance? What can you do as a landlord?

The proposal to prevent house buyers from being excluded does not go far enough for major cities. The cities want more options to be able to take action against investors who buy houses. The Hague, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Eindhoven advocate for a general rental permit and more legal options to tackle fraudulent landlords.

It happens frequently: private and commercial landlords who refuse to return the security deposit at the end of a rental contract, even when there is nothing wrong with the property. There are (fraudulent) landlords who, even though the property is handed back in good condition by the tenants, simply do not proceed with the repayment of the deposit.

People who have decided to move in with each other do so because they want to share their lives together. But often an additional motive is to save on double expenses. The elimination of rent or mortgage payments for one of the homes often provides some extra financial flexibility. However, there are still more things to consider in order to save money.

With so much free information available online, people sometimes wonder why they should hire a rental agent. After all, why can't they rent out their house through the internet or regular marketing and advertising channels? Here are 9 good reasons why hiring a rental agent is always a good idea.

'There is a leak in the central heating pipe,' reported the owner of a newly built apartment to me recently. Or rather, HouseScout, since I had handled the mediation for the rental, could arrange for a repairman. Of course, that was possible. Everything is possible with HouseScout! But I want the best for my clients, so I advised them to contact the installer. And what turned out was that the central heating system was still under warranty, and the installer could carry out the necessary repair immediately and free of charge. It could have been an expensive affair for the owner, and HouseScout always aims to prevent that!

The Hague has the most schools for international education of all Dutch cities. It is not without reason that it is considered the city of international education. Quality international education is a significant factor for foreign companies choosing to establish themselves there. If an expat plans to live in The Hague for several years, it is crucial that their children can attend an international school. Here is an overview of these schools in The Hague.

A scout is an explorer. He (or she) goes ahead of the troops to find out where the opportunities, possibilities, and threats are. In 2008, this (House)Scout saw a great opportunity...

During introductory meetings, we often receive questions about all-inclusive renting. What does it actually entail, and what should you consider? In this blog, we share the pros and cons of all-inclusive renting.

Does Spring fatigue bother you so much you can't be bothered with Spring cleaning? But is your appartment in desperate need of a tune up, because the next tenant is already knocking at the door? HouseScout is ready and able to take all matters of property management (technical, administrative, cleaning) out of your hands. Even when I wasn't your real estate agent! Find out more about my services or get in contact.