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WE ARE MAES NOTARIES

An independent, full-service notary office for individuals, businesses, and (semi-)government bodies in the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Area. Specializing in family and inheritance law, corporate law, and real estate. We guide our clients through the moments that truly matter in life—both business and personal. We offer peace of mind, reliability, and security. Impeccable, dedicated, and honest.

OUR SERVICES

Our core business is traditional notarial services. We therefore provide all notarial services in the areas of family and inheritance law, corporate law, and real estate law. We provide legal and notarial advice and record agreements and declarations in deeds. In doing so, we anticipate, prevent, and manage legal risks.

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WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

MAES Notaries is an independent, full-service notary office for private individuals, companies, and (semi-)government bodies in the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region.

Private individuals

We're here for everyone. For young and old. For anyone who values having their affairs in order. For the proverbial common man, people like you and me, for men or women who have found themselves alone due to divorce or death, migrant workers and ...

Companies

Businesses requiring (interim) high-quality support in corporate law, real estate, contract law, compliance, governance, and legalizations can contact us. This also applies to entrepreneurs themselves. Entrepreneurs who have built a business, are per...

(Semi)governments

We can support municipalities and housing associations with many of their strategic and operational issues. We advise water boards on matters such as land acquisition, expropriation, and the establishment of limited rights. We assist cable, pipeline,...

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We recognize the responsibility we bear for our stakeholders: our customers, our employees, suppliers, the government, and the society we are part of. This applies to both our professional and social spheres. Our social responsibility focuses on three themes: governance , a sustainable living environment, and social engagement. We hope to make an impact through these initiatives.

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Opinions - Posted on 23-02-26

Real estate management in 2026: The manager as risk manager

This article previously appeared in the Vastgoedjournaal One of the best things about studying for me is connecting with alumni from the MRE program at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate. In January, we had a reunion with the class of 1999-2001. It was a great opportunity to catch up and update each other on the latest developments, including real estate management, this month's theme in Vastgoedjournaal. Regulations are becoming stricter and more effectively enforced, costs and capacity are under pressure, and data requests from asset management, financiers, and tenants are becoming more frequent. Geert Janssen of MAES Notarissen distills

Articles - Posted on 22-02-26

Hop on the bus Gus

Not all notaries are created equal. A good notary will assist you impeccably, dedicatedly, and with integrity. With your home and mortgage. Your family and relationships. Or with your business. But quality, speed, service, and price vary considerably among notaries. Our staff already knew that. Our clients know that too. They give us an average of 9 out of 10.

Events - Posted on 11-02-26

MIPIM 2024

From March 12 to 15, 2024, many real estate professionals will travel to the fashionable Cannes in the South of France by scheduled flights, charter flights, or their own jets for the annual real estate fair MIPIM.

Opinions - Posted on 16-02-26

House division: opportunities and pitfalls for real estate entrepreneurs

House division is increasingly being cited as a smart and relatively quick way to address the housing shortage. The Ministry of Housing sees significant opportunities for better utilizing the existing housing stock and states that private individuals can make a substantial contribution by dividing larger homes into multiple independent living units. This potentially creates hundreds of thousands of additional homes, often in existing neighborhoods where amenities are already available. However, in practice, house division proves to be less straightforward than it appears on paper. Anyone who delves into the legal and tax implications quickly discovers that this promising solution also harbors serious pitfalls.