In a modern complex, two apartments are available for rent. The layouts are the same, and both units are well-maintained. Although the views differ, one is not inferior to the other. Yet one apartment is quickly rented and occupied, while the other remains sadly vacant. What makes the difference?
HouseScout is your real estate agent for your “home sweet home”. That’s why, we consider it important not only to be aware of current affairs related to real estate in and around The Hague (think of... supply, demand, legislation, facts). We may even consider it more important that you are aware of this. And that you are immediately informed, so that you can (together with us?) directly respond to the market.
Like for example the drama of contracts in incomprehensible language, causing many people to sign blindly (!).
HouseScout is your real estate agent for living pleasure. And that’s why, we find it important to not only be aware of current affairs regarding real estate in and around The Hague (think of... supply, demand, legislation, trivia). We may even find it more important that you are informed about it. And that you are immediately informed so that you can (together with us?) directly respond to the market.
Read here why it has been proven once again that living in the Netherlands and especially in The Hague is such a pleasure!
HouseScout is your real estate agent for your ‘from house to home’. And we consider it important to not only be informed about current affairs related to real estate in and around The Hague (think of... supply, demand, legislation, tidbits). We might even consider it more important that you are informed about this. And that you are immediately informed, so that you can (together with us?) respond directly to the market.
Read here why HouseScout is so pleased with Minister de Jonge's stricter rules!
Recently, the owner of a newly built apartment, for which HouseScout had conducted the rental mediation, contacted us regarding a reported leak in the central heating pipe by the tenant. The owner asked HouseScout to arrange for someone to carry out the repair.
Terrible conflicts and fraud. Yes, that's what you get when you get involved with such a shady character!
The proposal to prevent house buyers from being excluded does not go far enough for major cities. The cities want more options to be able to take action against investors who buy houses. The Hague, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Eindhoven advocate for a general rental permit and more legal options to tackle fraudulent landlords.
Terrible tenants are already a nightmare, but what if it turns out you can't do anything about it...
People who have decided to move in with each other do so because they want to share their lives together. But often an additional motive is to save on double expenses. The elimination of rent or mortgage payments for one of the homes often provides some extra financial flexibility. However, there are still more things to consider in order to save money.
It was time to tidy up my desk again. Sometimes, it's just necessary. If only to give my eyes a break from staring at my computer screen. And as I was tidying up, I stumbled upon a surprise, one whose existence I knew of but hadn't thought about in a long time. I pulled open a drawer and discovered that it was full of keychains!
'There is a leak in the central heating pipe,' reported the owner of a newly built apartment to me recently. Or rather, HouseScout, since I had handled the mediation for the rental, could arrange for a repairman. Of course, that was possible. Everything is possible with HouseScout! But I want the best for my clients, so I advised them to contact the installer. And what turned out was that the central heating system was still under warranty, and the installer could carry out the necessary repair immediately and free of charge. It could have been an expensive affair for the owner, and HouseScout always aims to prevent that!
Typical…
Do you know the joke about the carpenter and his home where the shelves fall off the walls? Apparently this applies to more than just carpenters.
A scout is an explorer. He (or she) goes ahead of the troops to find out where the opportunities, possibilities, and threats are. In 2008, this (House)Scout saw a great opportunity...
Did you also think during or after your vacation, 'It's time for a new house'? That's not surprising! With your mind momentarily free from work and other concerns, you suddenly have the opportunity to ponder other matters. Such as, 'does this home still suit me and my family?' In recent years, you've literally been more present in your home. So, you now have a clearer view of annoyances and shortcomings in and around your house that you quickly overlook in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Read in this blog the 5 reasons to sell your house.
Does Spring fatigue bother you so much you can't be bothered with Spring cleaning? But is your appartment in desperate need of a tune up, because the next tenant is already knocking at the door? HouseScout is ready and able to take all matters of property management (technical, administrative, cleaning) out of your hands. Even when I wasn't your real estate agent! Find out more about my services or get in contact.
Februari. De maand van Valentijnsdag en dus van liefde en alle vormen waarin deze mag voorkomen. Laten we het dus eens hebben over relaties.
As an owner of an apartment, you pay monthly or periodic service costs. These service costs are used for things like building maintenance, cleaning costs, collective insurance, and contributions to the reserve (maintenance) fund. During the budget determination in the annual Home Owners Association meeting, the amount of service costs is decided together with the other owners. The board of the Home Owners Association is responsible for the collection and settlement of the service costs. But which costs can and cannot be passed on to the tenant?
Een scout is iemand die je helpt de juiste weg te vinden. De ‘weg’ kan dan geïnterpreteerd worden als route, maar ook als werkwijze. En in de eerste maand van het nieuwe jaar waarin we gebrand zijn op het realiseren van onze goede voornemens, kan iedereen wel een pad-vinder gebruiken.
Recently I moved, which meant a change of address for my internet connection. You would think that's a piece of cake, but unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. It was a complete drama, and I was getting desperate, but at the same time, very happy...
Wat is zo belangrijk aan een thuis?
December is de minst goede maand om je huis te verkopen! En daar is helemaal niets mis mee! Want dat geeft je tijd om heel andere dingen te doen. HouseScout deelt graag 10 tips over de leuke dingen die je deze feestmaand op je gemak kan gaan inplannen.
