Living in a monument

Many people find it special to live in a monument. A monument does come with responsibilities. For example, there are rules for the appearance of a monumental building. Do you want to change something? Then you need permits.

When making changes to a monument, you usually need an environmental permit . This applies not only to additions or installing a skylight, but also to changes in the house layout, for example. There are also rules and principles for certain parts of your monument, such as windows, thatched roofs and colors.

Monumental properties are unique in design and history. You live in a home with character, defining the image of the street, the neighborhood, perhaps the village or even the region. Monuments add value to your living experience. The atmosphere, architectural style and of course the appearance can be seen as advantages.

Increasingly, the monumental status of a property is becoming part of the consideration of whether or not to buy it. The increasing number of monuments is one cause of this. Another cause is that monumental status is increasingly seen as an added value rather than a burden.

Many potential buyers looking for a property do not consciously look for a monument. Monument status often comes to light through requesting information from the municipality or through the real estate agent. Inquiring about a property's status early on will give you a better understanding of the benefits of a monument as

Loans and grants

Maintaining or restoring a monument can cost a lot of money. Sometimes the Rijksoverheid can help you. Want to know more about favorable loans and other subsidies?