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26 March 2026

The conditions for a bank guarantee to lift a seizure

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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18 October 2023

Hothead

Ingrid Kastanje operates a large real estate portfolio in The Hague, together with her husband. Two born and bred ‘Hagenezen’ with their hearts on their sleeves.

4 October 2023

Borsato

Could it be typically Dutch? People gloating when successful compatriots are made fun of in the media? After all, we are envious people.

27 September 2023

Column Raymond de Mooij: Trial by jury

In civil cases, litigation easily takes a year, and two or three years also occurs. Colleagues of mine have proceedings pending that have taken more than a decade, including appeals.

28 June 2023

The proposed regulation of the mid-segment of the rental market: a curtailment of property rights?

On 9 December 2022, Housing Minister Hugo de Jonge announced his plans for the proposed regulation of the mid-segment of the rental market.

14 June 2023

A negative decision by an Owners’ Association on an addition, extension or superstructure: what options does the apartment owner have?

When an apartment owner wants to expand his apartment with an addition, extension or superstructure, he almost always needs permission from the Owners' Association to do so.

27 March 2023

Mortgage deed and prohibited letting

Due to high demand and limited supply in the property market, buyers are increasingly forced to make an offer on property without a financing arrangement clause.

20 March 2023

Common cold

“There is a dangerous man in the waiting room”, the switchboard operator said in a whisper. “He says he has an appointment with you”. Delano Tak was indeed an impressive sight. Two metres tall, a shaved head and a pockmarked face.

13 March 2023

Non-compliance in real estate

Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that hidden defects emerge after the purchase of a property. These could include faulty roof structure, dampness or foundation issues.

8 March 2023

The clearance of a property

When a rental agreement for a property ends, the tenant must vacate the property. They are then no longer entitled to stay in the property.