Purchase
Total transaction costs
are moderate in the Netherlands
Transfer tax
Notary fees
Registration and other fees
Real estate agent's fee
2/8 % on the purchase price
€1000 - €1500
to €900
AG
The round trip transaction costs include all costs of buying a property - notaries' fees, registration fees, taxes, agents' fees, etc.
Transfer Tax
Transfer tax is generally levied at a flat rate of 8% on the purchase price of the commercial or investment property. Transfer tax is levied at a flat rate of 2% for individuals purchasing personal use property / primary residences.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
If the property is newly constructed (or less than two years old) the transfer tax is replaced with the 21% VAT.
Legal fees
Dutch law mandates that civil law notary must be hired to perform the property registration process in Netherlands. Legal fees are negotiable. Most civil law notaries charge a fixed price based on the work hours. On the average, notary's fees are around €1000 - €1,500, plus 21% VAT.