What to expect from a notary when buying a house (by VBW Notaries)

Info for attendees: This workshop is part of the IamExpat Fair The Hague 2025. To enter you must also have a General Entrance ticket: https://iamexpat-fair-the-hague-2025.eventbrite.nl

About this workshop: If you’re interested in buying a house in the Netherlands, then you’ll have to pay a visit to a Dutch notary. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you’re familiar with the process but new to the Netherlands, it’s important to know how to prepare for your appointment with the notary so that you can finalise the purchase of your new property.

In this workshop, the notaries of Van Buttingha Wichers Notaries will explain the role of the Dutch civil-law notary when buying a house in the Netherlands. Join this workshop to learn more about the property transfer process, the key legal documents involved, common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and the most important aspects of Dutch property law, including property rights and taxes. Their notaries will guide you through each stage of the process using clear and accessible language to make it even easier for expats.

Join Van Buttingha Wichers Notaries’ workshop to gain clarity and get your questions answered. Van Buttingha Wichers Notaries are an independent civil law notary office in The Hague with expertise in property law, family law and corporate law. They act as an impartial civil-law notary or advisor.

Important note: Workshop seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You need to arrive at the workshop space 15 minutes early to ensure you get a seat.

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