Second Home Magazine

Find and download commission agendas and official documents

Locate agendas, attachments and multimedia for council commissions and check the March 17 and March 19 2026 hearings

Amsterdam holiday home guide: pick the best neighborhood and stay

Practical advice on neighborhoods, budgets and timing to help you find the ideal holiday home in Amsterdam

Smart steps to buy and manage a second home for vacation or income

Learn how to define the purpose of a second home, budget for hidden costs, choose financing and navigate recent tax changes to keep the investment safe

Second home purchase costs and how to reverse a property gift

Learn what composes the closing bill for a second home, the difference between buying from a private seller or a company, tax implications of mortgages and recurring levies, and how a voluntary dissolution of a donation works in practice

Rent an apartment in Paris for the Olympics 2026: a practical compliance guide

A concise guide for owners on municipal steps, tax shifts and practical precautions to rent during Paris 2026 without surprises

Selling below cadastral value: steps to reduce the risk of tax scrutiny

Practical checklist to demonstrate the legitimacy of a discounted property sale and to understand second‑home taxes and inheritance limits

How to reduce tax risks when selling below cadastral value

A concise guide to the fiscal and procedural pitfalls of underpriced property sales, cadastral plan updates and bank-transfer donations

How to travel to Thailand with an infant: documents, flights and insurance

A compact guide to take to the airport: climate timing, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, flight strategies for infants, how travel insurance and a TF Bank MasterCard Gold can protect you, plus a real example of disruption that underscores why backups matter.