Duinoord

These are affluent families or couples who consciously choose this neighborhood's character. The average municipal valuation (WOZ) is €522,000, showing this group is high-net-worth.

What draws them here

Is the combination of monumental neo-renaissance architecture and high-quality local amenities. Reinkenstraat has developed into a refined shopping street with artisanal butchers like 't Oude Ambacht and Slagerij Van Den Broek—for this group, that quality and local connection matter. What these buyers also value: café Haver on Reinkenstraat 103 with organic products and healthy comfort food fits their lifestyle. This conscious life choice is reflected in the choice for prestigious primary schools like Duinoordschool on Prins Mauritslaan 8, which sends 67% of students to pre-university education. For families with children, Sweelinckplein in the center of the neighborhood also plays a role as a green meeting place, with direct cycling distance to Scheveningse Bosjes and beach.

They seek townhouses of 130-180 m² with original details like stained glass, bay windows, stepped gables, and natural stone elements from the 1900-1925 period. Properties with preserved architectural features are preferred. Space for a backyard, 3-4 bedrooms, and workspace are standard. They take time for their decision, multiple viewings are normal.

What you should do

Emphasize original features like loggias, cornices, and facade details. If you've renovated, show what you've preserved versus modernized. Have inspection reports ready (if available) for structural survey, including any foundation documentation.

Your property

Apartment 80-130 m² in a monumental townhouse, in good condition? Then international professionals are a prime target—they seek immediately livable, preferably within walking distance of tram 16 to the International Zone. A townhouse 130-180 m² with original neo-renaissance details from 1900-1925? Then high-net-worth Dutch families who recognize character and architectural value are looking. A principal floor with basement? Then investors or buyers interested in this rare layout combined with the exclusive location are your market.

These are expats who have lived in the Netherlands for several years, initially rented, and now buy because they're staying longer. Our experience shows approximately half of buyers here have an international background. The combination of monumental architecture and international infrastructure strongly appeals to them.

What draws them here

Is the complete international living environment within walking distance. The International School of The Hague offers high-quality IB education and is easily accessible from the neighborhood. For expats working at the OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the International Zone), Duinoord is within 10-15 minutes by tram 16. What these buyers also value is the German Embassy on Groot Hertoginnelaan 18-20 and the South Korean Embassy on Verlengde Tolweg 8 for consular services. This international living environment is also reflected in daily amenities: Reinkenstraat with restaurants like Augustus and Lokaal Duinoord offers exactly that mix of international cuisine and English-speaking service this group seeks. For these buyers, Sweelinckplein also plays a role as a social center, where the Internationals Werkgroep organizes expat gatherings.

They seek apartments between 80-130 m² in the characteristic townhouses that are well-maintained and immediately livable, without major modifications. Speed matters—everything must be arranged within 6-8 weeks because current rental contracts are expiring. Bilingual documentation for HOA documents is appreciated.

What you should do

Explicitly mention energy label and heating type. Ensure HOA documents are also available in English, including long-term maintenance plan. Have inspection reports (if available) ready with English summaries. April-August are busy buying months for all families with children.