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Calculating property value

Are you planning to buy a house? Then it is significant to know the value of the house. The value of the house determines how high your maximum mortgage can be and whether you qualify for the Nationale Hypotheek Garantie (NHG). 

We are happy to explain why it is essential to be aware of the value of the house . We will also share several common methods used to determine property value, such as desktop appraisals.

Why is the value of the house important?

Being aware of the property's value helps you make informed financial decisions, ensuring that your investment is sound and that you meet all the necessary requirements for securing a mortgage.

Maximum mortgage amount

Understanding the value of a house is very important when considering the purchase of a home. The property's value directly influences the maximum mortgage amount you can obtain from a lender. Regardless of your income level, lenders allow you to borrow up to 100% of the house’s value. This limit increases to 106% if you plan to implement energy-saving measures. Additionally, if the purchase price of the property exceeds its appraised value, you must cover the difference with your own funds. Therefore, it is wise to keep the purchase price close to the house’s value to avoid significant out-of-pocket expenses.

Moreover, knowing the property's value is important for qualifying for the Nationale Hypotheek Garantie (NHG). The NHG helps you cover (a part of) the remaining debt if the house needs to be sold and the sale proceeds are not enough to pay off the mortgage. For example: to be eligible for an NHG-backed mortgage, the house’s value must not exceed €435,000. However, if you are taking energy-saving measures, this limit increases to €461,100. Keep in mind that the maximum value of the house can change annually. It is therefore a good idea to contact your mortgage advisor about this.

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Luc was very informative, he made sure to explain everything I needed to know as a first time buyer. He made sure to be available for all my questions and inquiries. The process went very smoothly, and approval was quite quick.

Reem

6/23/2025

Bart is such a great mortgage advisor. He is reliable, knowledgeable and explains every details to me with great patience. It is a very smooth process to get 2 mortgage applications approved!

Melanie

6/19/2025

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F.N.S

6/15/2025

Fijn gesprek, goede begeleiding, betrouwbaar en snelle afwikkeling..Dank je wel Luc!

Renu

5/2/2025

Erg prettig en snel geholpen door Bart en vervolgens tijdens zijn vakantie door Toni. Wij zouden OHAO zeker aanraden!

R.R.

4/5/2025

Fantastisch geholpen door Luc! Bij OHAO denken ze echt met je mee. Ze helpen je niet alleen met het vinden van een passende hypotheek, ze kijken ook hoe dit het beste aansluit op jouw wensen en situatie.

Fabian

3/26/2025

Wij hebben de samenwerking met adviseur Toni en OHAO als zeer prettig ervaren. Toni is deskundig, reageert snel op vragen en heeft ons van het juiste advies voorzien.

RS

3/26/2025

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Matt

3/18/2025

Proffessional, knowledgable, helpfull, reachable,

anonymous

1/25/2025

Toni is erg behulpzaam en denkt mee met de klant. Hij antwoord snel en duidelijk op alle vragen. Top service!

MGG Barraco

1/7/2025

Super goed geholpen door Luc. Vanaf het begin tot eind super behulpzaam en alles duidelijk uitgelegd! Wij bevelen hem zeker aan en als we in de toekomst weer hypotheek advies nodig hebben zullen we zeker weer aankloppen!

Elise

1/2/2025

Toni was heel behulpzaam en meedenkend. Ik raad OHAO aan.

Altay

12/20/2024

Really supportive and professional to get the best one for me. My case could be special, thanks to his service, I am happy with the result.

Cindy

12/11/2024

Bart was so helpful, would recommend him to anyone! He took the time to explain every aspect to me and I couldn't have done this process without him. Thank you Bart!!!

Rachael

12/10/2024

Toni helped us secure a mortgage, guarantee, and life insurance for our first house in the Netherlands. He was patient, guided us in a way that gave us agency and kept us informed, and was fantastic throughout the process!

Kasia L.

12/6/2024

Luc is een zeer goede adviseur met een hele prettige manier van samenwerken. We hebben deskundig advies gekregen over onze vrij complexe casus en daarbij een passende financiering gekregen.

I. H.

12/6/2024

Ik ben zeer goed geholpen; de service was snel, duidelijk en professioneel. De hypotheekadviseur nam de tijd om alles helder uit te leggen en al mijn vragen te beantwoorden.

Wouter

12/4/2024

Luc was extremely helpful from beginning to end. He gave us all the inputs necessary to have the smoothest process possible. Thanks, Luc.

Lucas

10/14/2024

Zeer professionele begeleiding tijdens de aanvraag van de hypotheek. Bart neemt uitgebreid de tijd om je zo goed mogelijk te informeren. Daarbij is hij erg prettig in de omgang, zeer flexibel en reageert hij altijd snel.

Wessel

10/12/2024

Bart was super helpful to make the best choice and he also explained to me all the details and different information around the dutch mortgages. OHAO was well recommended by a friend and I couldn't be happier about it!

Lucas

9/15/2024

OHAO heeft mij uitstekend geholpen in het gehele financieringstraject. Als starter had ik veel vragen, die snel en vakkundig werden beantwoord. Binnen twee weken was de aanvraag van de hypotheek geregeld. Toni en Luc, bedankt!

RB

9/8/2024

Toni helped me answering all my questions quickly from start to end. I got all the documents sorted out easily and the whole process went very smooth. Highly reccommend.

Simone

6/28/2024

Luc heeft supergoed ondersteund in het verkrijgen van een hypotheek en verschafte mij met al de benodigde informatie.

Hans

5/23/2024

Desktop appraisal

A desktop appraisal evaluates a property's value without requiring an in-person visit. This type of appraisal typically costs about €100 and that relies on statistical models and available market data, such as information from the Land Registry.

The main benefit of a desktop appraisal is its speed; you can often receive the report within a few hours, whereas a traditional appraisal might take various days. Additionally, desktop appraisals are much more affordable.

However, there are some drawbacks. Desktop appraisals are generally accepted only for financing up to 90% of the house’s value. If you want to finance the full value of the property, a desktop  appraisal won't be sufficient. Moreover, many lenders do not accept desktop appraisals for certain house types, such as apartments.

Physical appraisal by an appraiser

Another method is a traditional appraisal, which costs between €500 and €800. In this process, a professional appraiser visits the property to assess its condition, size, location, and other relevant factors. The appraiser also compares the house to similar ones that have recently sold.

The appraiser then creates a detailed report containing  an accurate estimate of the property's value. One of the major advantages of a traditional appraisal is that it allows you to finance the house up to 100% of its value, making it a preferred option for many buyers.

Different ways to calculate property value

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