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FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS

How much can I actually borrow?

You earn well. You've saved. But the housing market... you read stories about bidding 10% above asking price. About overbidding and not getting the mortgage. About first-time buyers giving up.

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Someone who says: this is what you can borrow. These are your options. And when you make an offer, I am beside you.

HOE HET WERKT

From your first question to the keys.

Work out what you can borrow01

Work out what you can borrow

Use the calculator or book a free consultation. Within 30 minutes you know exactly where you stand.

Bid with confidence02

Bid with confidence

A financial statement with every offer. The selling agent sees straight away that you are serious. You bid smarter rather than higher.

From application to keys03

From application to keys

The application to the bank, the deed check, contact with the notary. One person handles it all. You sign.

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WHAT YOU GET

An honest calculation

What you can borrow and what your monthly payments become. No surprises.

45+ lenders

Tied to no single bank. The best rate for your situation.

Remote property assessment

Share photos or a video after the viewing. I assess with you whether the asking price is realistic.

Financial statement

With every offer. As standard, at no extra charge. Sellers take you seriously.

From start to keys

One point of contact. First conversation, application, notary. You sign.

NHG and the buyer exemption

Checked automatically. A lower rate, less risk, no transfer tax.

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EXPERIENCES

The first stories are on their way.

I am asking the clients I guided over the past years to write down their experience. As soon as they come in, you will read them here in their own words, with name and situation. A handful of real stories beats a page full of polished words.

  • 500+ mortgages guided
  • 45+ lenders compared
  • 17 years of experience

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GOOD QUESTION

Frequently asked questions

As a first-time buyer the exemption means you pay 0% transfer tax. Your own costs are the notary (around 1,100 to 1,750 euros), the valuation (around 750 euros), mortgage advice and possibly the NHG premium and a bank guarantee. On a property of 350,000 euros that comes to roughly 5,000 to 7,000 euros, or about 1.5 to 2% of the purchase price. I discuss the exact advice fee in a free orientation call.

In 2026 you pay 0% transfer tax as a first-time buyer if you are between 18 and 35, will live in the property yourself, and the property value is no more than 555,000 euros. You may use the exemption only once. On a property of 350,000 euros that saves you 7,000 euros compared with the 2% rate.

The advisory stage takes two weeks on average, from the first conversation to the application at the bank. After that the bank needs around four weeks for the final offer. Roughly six weeks in total. Already have a property in mind? Then we act the same day.

With a property rated A or better you can borrow more, because your monthly energy costs are lower under the NIBUD standards. Separately from the property label, you can also borrow up to 6% above the property value for energy-saving measures such as insulation, a heat pump or solar panels.

Yes. With a temporary contract, an annual contract or a letter of intent from your employer there are options. Some lenders even accept a probation period. I compare 45+ providers and find out which are the most flexible for your situation.

One conversation. That's all it takes.

No obligations, no sales pitch. Just 30 minutes where I listen to your situation and tell you what's possible. After that, you decide.

No catch. Just a good conversation.

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