Housing & home
Decode Funda: Dutch Makelaar Jargon Explained
Funda listings are packed with Dutch terms like k.k., v.o.n., and servicekosten. Here is what the makelaar jargon means and what you are really paying for.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Housing & home
Unlocking Funda: How Not to Overpay on a Dutch Home
In the Dutch housing market, weak Dutch can cost you real money in the bidding. Here is how overbidding works and how to avoid overpaying out of confusion.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Housing & home
Do Landlords Favour Dutch Speakers When You Apply on Funda?
Does speaking Dutch help you win a rental on Funda? In a tight market it can help at the margins, but here is what landlords actually prioritise.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Housing & home
Mastering the Dutch Rental Market: Funda and Landlord Vocab
The Dutch rental vocabulary you need on Funda and Pararius and with your landlord: huur, borg, servicekosten, and the listing words that decide your search.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Housing & home
What 'Kaal', 'Gestoffeerd' and 'Gemeubileerd' Mean in Dutch Housing
Kaal, gestoffeerd, or gemeubileerd? These three Dutch words decide whether your new place has floors, curtains, and furniture. Here is exactly what each includes.
Lawrence Arya··4 min