Sander Rossel wrote:
Yes, and fortunately we're going to stop this "hypotheekrenteaftrek". Getting a subsidy on a loan of which the already rich have a lot more profit than those who actually need it, crazy X| No doubt it's one of the reasons houses are so crazy expensive right now!
That was intended to stimulate house-ownership, and it works. High housing prices are normal if interest is low, and modern houses in the Netherlands have to adhere to more laws than 60 years ago. Laws for the environment, requirements in safety, all adding to the costs.
Sander Rossel wrote:
That's a lot of money to mitigate some risk!
I remember a time when interest was at 6.7% for a house-loan, and a familymember who needed a new roof. The risc is there, as are extra costs. Like (and this is weird) extra taxes (eigenwoningforfait). So on one hand we give money to stimulate it, on the other hand we tax it extra. Then there's the surprises, like asbestsanering and replacing lead waterpipes. And I not only pay for those, but also for the comfort of not-worrying about it :)
Sander Rossel wrote:
Anyway, I bought a house some six years ago and it costs me close to nothing now :) My car is actually more expensive than my house ever was X|
:laugh: Then you did well :)
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