Houses for Sale in Voorburg: Dutch Canal Town Next to The Hague

Voorburg is part of the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg and is known for its leafy lanes along the Vliet canal, Roman-era Forum Hadriani remains and the fact that philosopher Spinoza lived here. It is calm, green and well connected, with trams and trains into The Hague, which makes it popular with diplomats, international-organisation staff and families wanting more space than the city centre. International schools in the Hague region are a draw for expat buyers.

1. Make an offer through your own buying agent (aankoopmakelaar); overbidding is common.
2. Sign the purchase agreement, which starts a three-day cooling-off period for consumers.
3. Pay a deposit, usually around 10%, or provide a bank guarantee.
4. Complete at the notary, who registers ownership in the Kadaster.

Transfer tax is 2% for owner-occupiers and 8% for other homes, so investors and second-home buyers pay much more. Foreign buyers face no ownership restrictions, but non-resident mortgages are harder to obtain, so see our Netherlands mortgage page and buying guide.

Real neighbours include The Hague, Rijswijk, Delft, Voorschoten, Wassenaar and Zoetermeer. The wider market is covered on property for sale in the Netherlands.