Buying a home
Buying a home in Utrecht: bidding, financing, the purchase agreement and the role of a buying agent.
Erfpacht (ground lease) in Utrecht: what does it mean?
Erfpacht: we see it in a listing and think of red flags. But what is it, is it always a big deal, and should you buy a home with a ground lease or not?
Overbidding on a house in Utrecht in 2023
The market is unpredictable. Should you overbid on a house in Utrecht in 2023, or can you actually buy well below the asking price?
Why choose Gusto Casa as your buying agent?
Looking for a buying agent in Utrecht? Do you comb through Funda daily for the perfect home, or do hundreds of homes get fired at you unfiltered?
Buy-to-let protection for investors: will it help first-time buyers?
Is buy-to-let protection (opkoopbescherming) going to be the solution for first-time buyers? Our intern Gijs is going to look into it.
First-time buyer? Here's how to stand a chance in the housing market
It's no news that the housing market is tough for first-time buyers, and they all want the same move-in-ready home. So how do you stand a chance?
Is this the right time to buy a house?
For many people this is a big question right now. You started searching, kept missing out, and now there is the coronavirus crisis. What should you do?
Can you get a mortgage as a start-up entrepreneur?
Many people now work freelance or self-employed. Can you get a mortgage as a start-up entrepreneur without three years of figures? Yes, and here's how.
Buying a house in Overvecht: should you or shouldn't you?
Buying a house in Overvecht: a good idea or not? Many people rule it out straight away. But is that fair, or is it actually a smart place to buy?
Interest rate surcharge: can it come off?
We've all heard of the renteopslag, the interest rate surcharge on a mortgage. But what is it again, and can rising house prices get it removed?
Offer accepted: what now?
You made an offer on a home and, against all expectations, it was finally accepted. So what do you need to arrange now, and what happens before the handover?
Resolutive conditions: what exactly are they?
Resolutive conditions: what are they, actually? They're clear agreements that still let you pull out of buying or selling a house.
Is a buying agent worth it?
How useful is a buying agent in Utrecht when more than half of homes sell above the asking price? Here's why a buying agent can still be worth it.