Who is REHOWS?
REHOWS grew from one family’s experience of searching for a home—and the many unanswered questions that came with it.
Born from a real home search
In the competitive Dutch housing market, my family and I found that fully renovated homes attracted intense competition. Like many buyers, we began considering properties that needed more work—not necessarily because they were inexpensive, but because they offered another possibility in a difficult market.
Yet the purchase price was only the beginning. A property could appear suitable until we considered everything required to make it safe, comfortable and right for our family. We needed to understand which work was urgent, what could wait and what apparently simple changes might uncover a larger problem—or create an opportunity to improve the home at the same time.
Once we added up the potential renovation costs, we decided not to proceed with some properties because the overall cost and uncertainty made the financial risk too great.
The questions continued
The same uncertainty appeared when we considered selling our apartment. Which small or substantial improvements could make it more comfortable, more appealing and potentially provide a worthwhile return?
REHOWS was founded from these experiences, with the aim of helping others begin their home decisions with a clearer first overview.
The story behind the name
RE connects with renovation and renewal. HOW represents the questions behind every home project: How much could it cost? How long might it take? How should I plan it? Who can help? How can I make it a success? With HOWS sounding like HOUSE, REHOWS was born.
Use estimates as a starting point and always verify important decisions with a qualified professional.