Figures and method for home-buying information
See how periods, origins and limitations are recorded for housing-market figures.
How figures are selected
Information about prices, mortgages, taxes and local housing costs carries a clear period and a traceable origin. Where possible, we use official statistics, municipal publications and explanations from public bodies.
Period and origin
A figure without a reference date can create the wrong impression. Each subject states the measurement period, area and way the figure was assembled.
Limits of figures
An average describes a group and does not predict an individual home or mortgage. Neighbourhood, home type, condition and personal terms can change the result. Use figures as a starting point for questions about your own situation.
A question about the method
The steps for buying a first house in Rotterdam shows how figures fit into a purchase decision. Send a correction or content question through the contact page.
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