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29 January 2026

Another brick in the wall

Are you planning to build or renovate? If so, a number of questions arise straight away: which type of agreement for contracting works is best for you? Do you opt for a fixed contract price, a target price, or a contract based on hours worked? Are any general terms and conditions applicable and, if so, which ones? Below is a practical guideline.

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8 January 2026

Rent and valuation fictions in the WOZ Act: how does it actually work?

The WOZ value of a property is its estimated market value. In other words, it is the price that would be paid by the highest bidder if the property were sold in the best possible way. Each year, the municipality determines this value and assigns it to a property on the basis of sale prices of comparable properties in the area.

17 December 2025

The penalty clause in a property purchase agreement

Buying a home is not something most people do every day. It is therefore important that both parties understand the obligations arising from a property purchase agreement.

20 November 2025

Can you claim compensation for non-material damage under Dutch real estate and tenancy law?

In recent years, we have received an increasing number of questions about compensation for non-material (immaterial) damage. Expats in particular are often used to the idea that, alongside compensation for material loss, there is also scope for compensation for more abstract harm, such as anxiety, distress, or impact on private life.

6 November 2025

The second opinion procedure in appeal

Since 2013, the Court of Appeal in The Hague has offered the second opinion procedure in appeal cases. This procedure aims to provide parties with a faster and less expensive reassessment of their case, as an alternative to the regular appeal procedure. This article discusses the legal basis, process, and the (dis)advantages of the procedure.

17 September 2025

Rent increase following the sustainability upgrade of a property

More and more property owners are becoming aware of the need to make their homes more sustainable. There are various sustainability measures they can take.

20 August 2025

On second thought

The statutory reflection period when purchasing a property

6 August 2025

Amendment of contracts

In contract law, the principle of pacta sunt servanda applies. This Latin phrase means that agreements must generally be fulfilled. Although this rule is not explicitly stated in the law, it forms the basis for the legal obligations arising from contracts.

28 July 2025

The sound of silence: Noise nuisance as a hidden defect

Many people experience noise nuisance. This can range from neighbours partying late into the night to constant traffic or construction noise.

22 July 2025

Statutory cooling-off period when purchasing a home

Purchasing a home is, for many people, one of the most significant financial decisions they will ever make. It involves many considerations, and not everyone has the time or opportunity to fully inform themselves about the intended purchase.