Construction Law in the Netherlands and Europe differ on key points of each other. This doesn’t make the position of all those involved in the building process any easier. Read how this really fits together and act on it to your advantage.
Do you know why the owner of a shopping center is the best landlord? Because he offers users the freedom to set up shop at their own discretion. This is something landlords like housing corporations can learn a lot from. It is unfortunate that those organisations seem to have no economic interest in giving tenants that kind of […]
Can you imagine that you let somebody else choose a new car for you? Of course, that is out of the question! That is definitely something you would want to do yourself. For the simple reason that no one knows better than you what, how and where you want to drive. You also want to […]
Imagine this! You are looking for a new car because your two children sitting in the backseat will soon be three. But before you can choose a car, you will have to build the road first. That sounds absurd, doesn’t it? And yet that is exactly how the traditional building world often works. BRIQS is committed […]
What do you want from a contractor? That he builds exactly what you ask for, right? In the Netherlands you rarely get that, because you’re not the one in charge under a traditional Dutch building contract. Money is leading. Not your money, but the contractor’s money. And he can not really earn a living unless […]
Can I ask you something? Who do you think is the best sponsor when it comes to your new home or workplace? Is that the investor, developer, architect or contractor? No, that really is you! For years BRIQS has been arguing passionately for more influence for you in the development and construction process. Experience and research […]
In Holland landlords must prepare themselves for the implications of the new Dutch Social Support Act (WMO*), executed by municipalities. The new WMO states that municipalities and tenants no longer need the permission of the owner for home modifications. Another fact: When the tenant leaves, he or she does not have to undo the modifications. […]
Your own selfbuilding plot in the middle of the city, so you can build a home exactly the way you want it? With stacked selfbuild buildings you make this dream come true including an amazing view. How about this list of the financial, organizational and legal challenges for you. This Helsinki example shows you how, but The Hague […]
Do you ever dream of your own plot in the city center to build your house on exactly the way you want it? Then stacked buildings offer new opportunities. Through a competition of ideas the municipality of The Hague searched and found several innovative, creative and applicable concepts for a stacked form of small-scale private […]
Did the bank tell you NO! When you knocked on their door to finance a building project? Then you are not alone. Building projects are currently extremely difficult to finance. At least, by banks. So for smart funding you will need new partners! New rules regarding bank reserves and lending require banks to hold on […]
Imagine being sick of the building you live or work in. Then you would want to have a big say in the improvement of your indoor climate. When you are the owner and user of the property or home, then you intervene immediately of course. Like I did recently when I found out I woke […]
