Buying is often cheaper than renting over the longer term, because your monthly payments build equity (overwaarde) and you benefit from mortgage interest deduction, while rent only covers housing. Renting gives more flexibility for a short or uncertain stay. A rent versus buy comparison weighs the buyer’s costs (kosten koper), your expected years in the home and rising rents against ownership.
Is it better to rent or buy a home in the Netherlands?
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