Legal, Tax & Notary Topics

    The legal side of Dutch property ownership, tax implications, and important documents you'll encounter.

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    The Mortgage Deed (Hypotheekakte) Explained

    What the mortgage deed contains, what you're signing, the legal implications of this important document, and what happens at the notary.

    8 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
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    Renting Out Your Mortgaged Property

    The rules, permissions needed from your bank, tax implications, and financial considerations of renting out a property that has a residential mortgage.

    9 min readMarco VisserUpdated Jan 2026
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    Divorce and Your Dutch Mortgage: Complete Guide

    What happens to your mortgage when you divorce, options for dividing property, buying out a partner, and the legal and financial implications.

    10 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
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    Inheritance and Gifting Property in the Netherlands

    Tax implications of inheriting or receiving property as a gift, how this affects mortgage obligations, and planning considerations.

    8 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
    5

    Selling Your Home with an Existing Mortgage

    The process of selling when you still have a mortgage, dealing with residual debt or profit, capital gains considerations, and timing.

    9 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
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    Mortgages for Investment Properties in the Netherlands

    How buy-to-let mortgages differ from residential, requirements, typical rates, and regulations for investment property purchases.

    10 min readMarco VisserUpdated Jan 2026
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    Bijleenregeling: The Borrowing-Back Regulation

    How the bijleenregeling works when you sell one property and buy another, affecting your mortgage interest deduction on the new home.

    8 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
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    Buying Property When Living Together (Unmarried)

    Legal considerations for unmarried couples buying property together, the importance of a cohabitation contract, and protecting both partners.

    8 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
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    Mortgages and Estate Planning in the Netherlands

    What happens to your mortgage when you die, the role of life insurance, and how to protect your partner and beneficiaries.

    8 min readSophie de VriesUpdated Jan 2026
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    Tax Considerations for Expats Owning Dutch Property

    Overview of how property ownership is taxed in the Netherlands, double taxation treaty implications, and what to consider if leaving the country.

    10 min readMarco VisserUpdated Jan 2026
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    Last updated: 15 January 2026
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