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NSW Estate or Country House
Real estate agent for NSW estates and country houses
Makelaardij Aerdenhout en Omstreken specializes in advising on the purchase and sale of exceptional real estate, including estates and country houses ranked under the Nature Scenery Act 1928 (NSW). Are you interested in the purchase, sale, or (lease) rental of an estate or country house in Kennemerland, Waterland, or West-Friesland? Our specialists are perfectly equipped to advise and guide you through these processes.
The right experience and guidance
Selling or buying an estate is not like a regular residential transaction. The Nature Scenery Act 1928, maintenance obligations, fiscal implications, and the specific target audience require a real estate agent who knows this field inside and out. Since 1956, Makelaarskantoor Aerdenhout & Omstreken has been facilitating the purchase, sale, valuation, and management of NSW-1928 estates, country houses, and other exceptional properties in Kennemerland, Waterland, and West-Friesland. As an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate (R365), we also reach buyers both nationally and internationally.
Our experience with estates
For decades, we have encountered almost every type of property: ranked coastal dune estates, historic country houses with monumental status, and smaller properties that fall under the Nature Scenery Act through the ‘adjacency’ rule.
Discretion as a starting point. Our clients value privacy. Transactions in the top segment often take place confidentially, frequently via private sale. Therefore, we deliberately do not share names or addresses on this site; what made a transaction unique remains between us and our client. You can find an impression of our successfully completed sales in our public ‘Sold’ overview.
We do, however, freely share our knowledge of the region. In our archive, ‘Adagium van de makelaar’, we write about the history, architecture, and landscape of the estates and country houses around Kennemerland.
In brief: What is an NSW estate?
An NSW estate is a property ranked by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) under the Nature Scenery Act 1928 (Natuurschoonwet). In exchange for preserving the natural beauty, owners, usufructuaries, and leaseholders receive tax benefits. Whether a property qualifies depends, among other things, on the surface area and the amount of forest or nature; since the 2021 legislative change, transitional law until January 1, 2031, also plays a role.
You can read the full conditions and the fiscal advantages and disadvantages on our criteria page.
NSW estate criteria
How we guide you
When selling an estate or country house:
Valuation and NWWI-compliant appraisal, with a focus on both the destination value and the NSW status.
Assessment of the current ranking and the consequences of the transfer (2031 transitional law).
Presentation that does justice to the estate’s story, with national and international marketing through Christie’s International Real Estate.
Confidential sales (private sale) when privacy is required.
During purchase and consultancy:
Selection of suitable estates, including those not currently on the open market.
Mapping out structural, fiscal, and legal points of interest with our network of notaries, tax specialists, and surveyors.
Negotiation and guidance up to and including the transfer of ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a specialized agent for an estate?
Because valuation, NSW status, fiscal consequences, and a specific buyer group all come together. This makes an estate transaction fundamentally different from a regular home sale.
Do you also sell estates discreetly?
Yes. Via a private sale, we confidentially bring an estate to the attention of a selected group of buyers without public listing.
Do you reach international buyers?
Yes. As an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate (R365), we reach buyers both in the Netherlands and abroad.
Do you also assist with the purchase of an estate?
Yes, we handle the purchase, sale, valuation, rental, and management of estates and country houses.
What are the requirements for an NSW estate?
Broadly speaking, a minimum of 5 hectares with at least 30% forest or nature; a historic country house can qualify from 1 hectare. You can find the full conditions on our criteria page.
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