Like in most places, there are several ways of looking for houses to buy in the Netherlands. You can go online on the various property portals, some of which are available in the English language too, or you can look in local newspapers or free property papers. It is worth noting that in a country where up to 60% of inhabitants own, rather than rent a property, the good places don’t hang around too long, so make sure you are prepared to act quickly if you see a desirable property in your price range.