Green, central and changing
Rijswijk lies between The Hague and Delft and has built a great deal in recent years. That makes for a varied market.
What you need to know here
Rijswijk has grown considerably in recent years. Next to the old centre and the post-war flats, RijswijkBuiten has become an entirely new residential area.
First-time buyers, people moving out of The Hague and families all buy here, each with different wishes. These four points often decide the outcome in Rijswijk.
RijswijkBuiten
A large new district with its own dynamic and a different type of buyer than the old centre.
Post-war flats
An affordable way in, but check the owners' association and its maintenance fund.
Green surroundings
The Wilhelminapark and the estate zone are a reason people stay here.
Move-up buyers
Many buyers come from The Hague looking for more space for the same budget.
Buying and selling in Rijswijk
Whether you are buying or selling, you get someone who knows the street, not just the postcode.
Buying support
Searching, viewing, going through the paperwork and negotiating hard.
Selling support
Valuation, photography, listing on Funda and the negotiation.
Valuation
Validated to NWWI standards, for a mortgage or inheritance tax.
Styling
A well styled home sells faster and often for more.
Between The Hague and Delft, with a character of its own
Rijswijk sits wedged between The Hague and Delft and benefits from it. If you work in both cities or have a child at school there, you are centrally placed. That makes the municipality attractive to families who find prices in The Hague too high but do not want to give up the connections.
There is a lot of variation within Rijswijk. Oud-Rijswijk has the small-scale historic streets, while RijswijkBuiten has seen large-scale new building in recent years. Those newer districts have good energy labels and a very different maintenance profile than the pre-war stock.
There is also the conversion of offices into homes, mainly in the Plaspoelpolder area. That produces flats with sometimes unusual layouts and owners' associations that are still young.
See our full service areaWhat we look at in Rijswijk
With a converted office building we look at the owners' association: how large is the reserve fund, what long-term maintenance plan is in place, and what do the service charges mean for your monthly costs? With young associations that needs more attention than with a block that has stood for thirty years.
In the pre-war streets we look at foundations, damp and the state of the paintwork. If you are selling there, presentation matters all the more: buyers compare your home online directly with the new build further along.
If you are selling in RijswijkBuiten, your main competitor is often a near-identical house three streets away. We make sure your home stands out on the points where it genuinely differs.
New build usually has a good energy label and little immediate maintenance. Do check the ground lease or freehold situation and the service charges on flats.
Rijswijk sits on the A4 and A13 and has two stations. For commuters heading to The Hague or Rotterdam that is a strong selling point.
Yes, our valuers work throughout the Haaglanden and Rotterdam region.
Selling or buying in Rijswijk?
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