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Buying from abroad?

Your home by the Frisian water

More and more people are discovering the magic of the Frisian waters, from across the border too. That makes homes by the water highly sought after.Looking for a home by the water from abroad? We search with you, join you at viewings and guide your purchase, in English or German.

  • How does buying a home in the Netherlands work?
  • What should I know about a holiday home by the water?
  • Can I get a mortgage if I live abroad?
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9,5 on FundaExperts in the Frisian watersOffices in Leeuwarden and Sneek

International buyers: frequently asked questions

Looking for a home by the Frisian water from across the border? These are the questions we go through with you.

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Four reasons to buy your home by the water with Wonen aan Water

Buying from a distance starts with knowledge of the water, a clear plan and a conversation in the right language.

Experts in the Frisian waters

For more than 30 years we have known what buyers of a home by the water are looking for.As water sports enthusiasts, we know the Frisian waters like the back of our hand.

Four languages

Dutch, Frisian, German and English: we speak your language, and that of the region.

Buying guidance

A plan made together, viewings with you, the structural condition assessed and advice on your offer.

The Wente media team

Photos and video at the highest level, for those who see a home on a screen first.

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De Hypotheekshop Leeuwarden & Sneek

Your mortgage, even if you live across the border

De Hypotheekshop is based in our offices, in Leeuwarden and in Sneek. An adviser works out with you how much you can borrow and what a home by the water costs per month.Whether financing is possible in your situation depends on things like your income and the country you live in. You discuss that in a personal meeting.

Shall we schedule an appointment?

At our office in Leeuwarden or Sneek, in Dutch, English or German. By the end of the meeting, you know where you stand.

Book an appointment

Book a personal appointment straight away about buying or selling your home, your mortgage or your insurance.

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