26 March 2026
Provisinal (or prejudgment) seizure of a bank account is a powerful tool for creditors to safeguard their recourse position, before a court has ruled definitively on a claim. For the party whose assets are attached, however, such attachment can be highly disruptive.
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The effect of a conversion notice in contracts for works
Suppose a contractor has been engaged under a contract for works, but a problem arises during the execution of those works. Unfortunately, this happens quite often. If the parties are unable to resolve the issue together, it is advisable to consider legal steps. Below is a practical explanation and five useful tips.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20 August 2025
On second thought
The statutory reflection period when purchasing a property
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