{"id":9672,"date":"2023-01-24T12:41:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T10:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momo-estates.be\/?post_type=blog&p=9672"},"modified":"2023-08-22T11:53:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T09:53:50","slug":"verhoging-registratierechten-nederland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momo-estates.be\/en\/blog\/increase-registration-rights-netherlands","title":{"rendered":"Registration fee Netherlands increases, but investing remains attractive"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dutch housing market has been in turmoil for some time and the recent increase since 1 January 2023 of the registration fee from 8% to 10.4% is causing even more turmoil. So what does this mean for you as an investor?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why are registration fees being increased in the Netherlands?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By increasing the registration fee from 8% to 10.4%, the Dutch government aims to improve the housing market and reduce wealth inequality. For instance, young homebuyers will not have to pay transfer tax once for the purchase of a house they will live in themselves. On the other hand, the government is raising the transfer tax rate for buyers who will not live in the house themselves, from 8% to 10.4%. Thus, the government wants to improve opportunities for first-time buyers and those moving on in the housing market.<\/p>\n

What will change for you as a Belgian investor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The benefit on purchase is now 2.4% lower than before, but the difference in registration fee or transfer tax<\/em> still amounts to 1.6% with Belgium's 12%. Which on a \u20ac300,000 home can already save you a nice \u20ac4,800.<\/p>\n

Is investing in Dutch real estate still interesting after the increase in registration fees?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The good news is that the Netherlands still offers an interesting investment opportunity compared to Belgium. Despite the 2.4% increase in registration duties, it is still interesting.<\/p>\n