When is an energy label mandatory?

An energy label is required when renting out or selling a residential property. The label must be available at transfer or at the start of the tenancy. Is an energy label required when advertising? If an energy label is available, it must be included in the listing. If no energy label is available yet, it does not have to be shown when advertising. The energy label must, however, be available in time for sale or rental. Is an energy label required at transfer? Sales: the energy label must be provided to the buyer at the notarial transfer at the latest. Rentals: the energy label must be available at the start of the tenancy agreement. What does the energy label mean when letting? For rentals, the energy label is part of the points system (WWS). The number of points affects the maximum rent and whether a property falls within the regulated or free sector. An incorrect or missing label may result in a lower permitted rent. What does the energy label mean for selling? For selling, the energy label informs buyers about the property’s energy performance and sustainability potential. It often plays a role in buyer decision making. Currently, there is an exemption for national listed monuments from the energy label requirement. This exemption is expected to end in May 2026.

Which properties sell well in Hilversum?

In Hilversum, 1930s homes sell very well, especially in neighborhoods like Hilversum Zuid and Boomberg, due to their character and spaciousness. New-build homes in areas like Anna’s Hoeve are popular for their sustainability and modern amenities. Apartments in the city center attract first-time buyers and seniors, while detached villas and semi-detached houses in quiet, green neighborhoods are favored by buyers with a higher budget. Properties with renovation potential are also in demand among buyers looking to invest.

What does ‘kosten koper’ (k.k., costs for the account of the buyer) after the asking price mean?

These are the purchasing costs that need to be paid on top of the agreed purchase price to become owner of the property. These are the transfer tax and notarial charges for the deed of transfer. There may also be additional costs for the buyer, such as fees for mortgage advice, buying agent services, a structural survey of the property, NHG (National Mortgage Guarantee Scheme) application, bank guarantee, property valuation etc. Make sure you have a good overview of all the additional costs in your situation as these can often amount to several thousand euros. These additional costs can no longer be financed as part of the mortgage. This means you’ll need to pay them out of your own money. A large portion of these ‘kosten koper’ is tax-deductible, however. You should assume 4% to 6% of the agreed purchase price for these additional costs.

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An energy label is required when renting out or selling a residential property. The label must be available at transfer or at the start of the tenancy.

Is an energy label required when advertising?

If an energy label is available, it must be included in the listing. If no energy label is available yet, it does not have to be shown when advertising. The energy label must, however, be available in time for sale or rental.

Is an energy label required at transfer?

Sales: the energy label must be provided to the buyer at the notarial transfer at the latest.

Rentals: the energy label must be available at the start of the tenancy agreement.

What does the energy label mean when letting?

For rentals, the energy label is part of the points system (WWS). The number of points affects the maximum rent and whether a property falls within the regulated or free sector. An incorrect or missing label may result in a lower permitted rent.

What does the energy label mean for selling?

For selling, the energy label informs buyers about the property’s energy performance and sustainability potential. It often plays a role in buyer decision making.

Currently, there is an exemption for national listed monuments from the energy label requirement. This exemption is expected to end in May 2026.
In Hilversum, 1930s homes sell very well, especially in neighborhoods like Hilversum Zuid and Boomberg, due to their character and spaciousness. New-build homes in areas like Anna’s Hoeve are popular for their sustainability and modern amenities. Apartments in the city center attract first-time buyers and seniors, while detached villas and semi-detached houses in quiet, green neighborhoods are favored by buyers with a higher budget. Properties with renovation potential are also in demand among buyers looking to invest.
These are the purchasing costs that need to be paid on top of the agreed purchase price to become owner of the property. These are the transfer tax and notarial charges for the deed of transfer. There may also be additional costs for the buyer, such as fees for mortgage advice, buying agent services, a structural survey of the property, NHG (National Mortgage Guarantee Scheme) application, bank guarantee, property valuation etc. Make sure you have a good overview of all the additional costs in your situation as these can often amount to several thousand euros. These additional costs can no longer be financed as part of the mortgage. This means you’ll need to pay them out of your own money. A large portion of these ‘kosten koper’ is tax-deductible, however. You should assume 4% to 6% of the agreed purchase price for these additional costs.

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