Your New Home Is Official! Here is What to Arrange Right Away

Congratulations on your new home!

Buying a home is one of life a biggest milestones. After weeks or even months of searching, planning, and paperwork, the moment is finally here: your mortgage is finalized, you have signed the deed at the notary office, and the keys to your new home are in your hands.

It is a moment full of excitement, new opportunities and responsibilities.

To move in stress-free and start enjoying your new place from day one, it is important to arrange a few practical (and legally required) matters right away. These include essential insurance, such as homeowners insurance, and setting up your utilities electricity, water, and internet. Handling these now means peace of mind later. Now that your mortgage is finalized and you have received the keys, it's time to arrange a few essential things like insurance, utilities, and internet so you can move in smoothly and enjoy your home from day one.

1. Arrange Your Insurances (Available in English)

Some insurance policies are mandatory when you buy a home, others are strongly recommended:

Home insurance (mandatory)

• Contents insurance (recommended)
• Liability insurance (recommended)
• Home Insurance (mandatory)

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2. Set Up Your Utilities & Internet

Make sure your new home is ready for living right after you get the keys. Arrange the essentials in time:

• Electricity and gas (or district heating)
• Water connection
• Internet options depend on your location

Internet options :

1. Fiber ultra-fast and highly reliable
2. Cable internet high speed, stable
3. DSL/ADSL widely available, slower but sufficient for basic use

Easily compare all utility and internet providers for your address:

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With our service, you can arrange everything online and quickly, securely, and in your own language. No paperwork, no phone calls. Whether you're a Dutch buyer or an expat relocating to the Netherlands, everything is set up for a smooth move-in process.

Here's a top 5 list of energy suppliers in the Netherlands :

1. Vattenfall
2. Essent
3. Eneco
4. Budget Energie
5. Greenchoice

Here’s a top 5 list of internet providers in the Netherlands :

1. Ziggo
2. KPN
3. Odido
4. Budget Alles in 1
5. Youfone

Here’s a top 5 list of insurance companies in the Netherlands :

1. Allianz
2. ASR
3. Nationale Nederlanden
4. Goudse Verzekeringen
5. Menzis