How does buying a house in the Netherlands work, step by step?

Buying a home in the Netherlands usually follows clear steps: get an indication of your maximum mortgage, search for a property, make an offer (bod), and sign the purchase agreement (koopovereenkomst). After the cooling-off period (bedenktijd) you arrange your mortgage, have a valuation done, and complete the transfer (overdracht) at the notary (notaris). A buying agent (aankoopmakelaar) can guide each step.

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