Northern star: why properties in the north are a bright prospect
Dutch NewsWhen house prices are rising hard across the nation, it may pay to look north, says Expat Mortgages northern expert Erwin Berghuis. Although the Rabobank predicts parts of Groningen will be one of the Netherlands’ hottest regions in terms of price growth this year, housing experts believe that in the north and east of the Netherlands, there are still some beautiful homes and excellent deals to be had. But in the north and east of the Netherlands, you can still buy a semi-detached house for €200,000 to €300,000.’ Groningen city, capital of the eponymous region, is the liveliest place and it’s where he lives himself. ‘If the city of Groningen is quite difficult, look at the surrounding towns like Eelde or Paterswolde.’ For a quiet life, or for a vista of sheep and perhaps your own pony, go further into the provinces, he advises. On August 28, we celebrate the liberation of Groningen, which is called Bommen Berend or Gronings Ontzet.’ There are of course local foods and drinks: Groninger koek is a gingery spice cake, Friesland has its Berenburg herbed jenever spirit, and the hearty pea soup, erwtensoep, is popular across these regions.
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