The Hague, Houses & Happiness

Author writing The Hague, Houses and Happiness for expats in the Netherlands on how to buy a house.

About The Author

Karola was born and raised in Hannover, Germany, and has lived in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and in Hong Kong. She has been a resident of her chosen hometown, The Hague for more than two decades, and as an expat herself, Karola understands exactly what it means to move across countries and continents, and to look for and find a home abroad. After working successfully in the corporate world for many years, Karola put her entrepreneurial skills to good use by setting up her own company, Stark Real Estate — which quickly became an established office with an excellent reputation, becoming a trusted name in The Hague, Wassenaar, Rijswijk and beyond. Her passion and dedication for helping her clients find and live in happy homes for over 20 years led to her being rated as the Best Real Estate Agent in The Hague. Let Karola’s insider secrets guide you in your journey to finding the ideal home in the Netherlands!

Why You Need This Book

It's been a long journey to come to the point when you decide that you want to write a book about real estate and a specific niche in your profession, just because it is necessary. The main reason is that there is nothing like this book available anywhere in The Hague, or in the Netherlands whereby the buyer is told all insider secrets from contact to contract. Team Stark Real Estate loves to help to find your dream home in The Hague, Wassenaar, Rijswijk and beyond!

What You Need To Know

Are you familiar with the local rules and regulations?

Do you know the cost of buying your home?

Are you having trouble to finding the right location and neighborhood in The Hague, Wassenaar, Rijswijk, etc.?

How to avoid the common mistakes when buying a home?

Buying real estate in a new country can be daunting. You do need insider secrets! From Contract to Closing all explained in a transparent and clear language.

Praises for The Hague, Houses & Happiness

Karola really excels

Incredibly practical advice and valuable information

Karola really excels

“Having the right advice, provided at the right time and in the right way, it so crucial when it comes to securing accommodation and here Karola really excels. Her profound knowledge of the rules and procedures ensured that our investments were safe and my family very happy with her ability to secure us the property we wanted”.

-Dr Garry Hargreaves,

NATO Programme Manager

She really knows

Incredibly practical advice and valuable information

Karola really excels

“Karola helped me to find and complete the purchase of a great house in the fantastic city of The Hague. She really knows the city and how the market and other processes work. If you follow the advice and insights of this book you will be well on your way to having your dream house or smart investment property.”

-Colin Wiebe

Computer Scientist

Incredibly practical advice and valuable information

“Karola is a consummate professional. Anytime I have a question regarding real estate, she is my trusted advisor. This book is filled with incredibly practical advice and valuable information for anyone interested in buying a house in the Netherlands (and most of this advice is valid also internationally). If you are on the market to purchase a property, “The Hague, Houses & Happiness” is a must for you to read!”

-Ernesto Verdugo,

International Speaker, Author and Event Promoter

Pointers that will save you a lot of money

Karola knows the brokerage and the brokerage knows her

Incredibly practical advice and valuable information

“Karola has served as the property manager for the home I own in The Hague for the last three years. She has excellent market knowledge and is able to attract the right renters at the right price to my property. Karola’s book is a must for all expats looking to purchase or sell a home in the Netherlands. Her book offers excellent tips and pointers that will save you a lot of money and reduce the stress of buying and selling a home.”

-Mike Watson,

Global Safety Manager

Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum Company

Karola knows the brokerage and the brokerage knows her

“Karola gives you a good sneak peek with her book in the housing market. She has assisted me several times very successfully in the purchase and sale of real estate in The Hague. I got to know her as a sympathetic, enthusiastic and above all expert broker. Karola knows the brokerage and the brokerage knows her.”

-Evelien Roeleven

Lawyer and certified mediator

Not only for expats

Karola knows the brokerage and the brokerage knows her

“Karola’s handbook for potential buyers of a property in The Hague is certainly not only for expats!”

-Pali Sebök,

CEO at Immoabroad VAR and

Retired Civil Law Notary

Contact

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We love our readers! Let us know if you need more insider secrets or if you do have any questions about a home purchase. Team Stark Real Estate is happy to help you find your dream home in The Hague, Wassenaar, Rijswijk and other areas.

The Hague, Houses & Happiness

Breitnerlaan, 2596 HH The Hague, Netherlands

Would you like to purchase, sell or rent? Don't hesitate to contact us now. We are happy to help you. home@starkrealestate.nl +31 (0) 70 326 22 87