Buy or rent in Katendrecht?
Katendrecht · Rotterdam
Katendrecht ("de Kaap") went from docklands to one of Rotterdam's most talked-about addresses in a decade. Rapid regeneration means recent price growth — model whether that continues over your horizon or whether renting keeps you flexible.
Typical price
€ 420.000
Typical rent
€ 1.850/mo
Price per m²
€ 4.941
What the calculator counts
Most buy-vs-rent tools stop at the mortgage payment. This one counts every Dutch cost and tax on both sides — overdrachtsbelasting, notary, VVE, OZB, maintenance, mortgage interest relief (hypotheekrenteaftrek), the eigenwoningforfait and Box 3 wealth tax on the renter's invested deposit — then compares how much wealthier you are after your chosen number of years in Katendrecht.
Frequently asked
Is it better to buy or rent in Katendrecht?
It mostly comes down to how long you stay and the price in Katendrecht (around € 420.000). Over a short period the one-off buying costs weigh heavily; over 7–10 years buying often wins. Enter your own numbers and check the break-even year.
What is a typical price in Katendrecht?
Budget roughly € 420.000 for about 85 m² (€ 4.941/m²) and a free-sector rent around € 1.850/mo. These are 2026 starting points — adjust them to your own home.
Do I pay transfer tax as a first-time buyer?
If you're 18–34, buying your first home to live in, and the price is under €555,000, you pay 0% instead of 2% — the starter exemption (startersvrijstelling).