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Clear guidance, smart strategy, and a broker who actually answers his phone. Book a free intake Buying or selling a home in Amsterdam can feel confusing, especially if you are new to the Dutch housing market. Rules are different, bidding strategies are unfamiliar, and listings often disappear before you fully understand the process. That’s exactly […]
How Long Does It Take to Buy a Home in Amsterdam? A Realistic Timeline
Buying a home in Amsterdam typically takes between three and six months from the start of an active property search to the transfer date, with the process from accepted offer to legal transfer usually running six to eight weeks, subject to mortgage processing time and agreed conditions. One of the most common mistakes expat buyers […]
Buying in Amsterdam Oud-West: Expat Guide to Prices, Streets and Vibe
Oud-West is quieter than De Pijp but just as desirable. Here is what expat buyers need to know about prices, streets and lifestyle in Amsterdam Oud-West. Amsterdam Oud-West is a residential neighbourhood west of the Leidseplein, characterised by wide tree-lined streets, good local amenities, lower crowd density than the canal belt, and strong appeal among […]
The Amsterdam Notary Process: What Happens After Your Bid Is Accepted
In the Netherlands, the legal transfer of a residential property is handled exclusively by a civil-law notary (notaris), who prepares the preliminary purchase agreement (voorlopig koopcontract) and the final deed of transfer (leveringsakte) both of which are binding legal documents under Dutch law. Your offer was accepted. The seller said yes. You are excited, […]
Erfpacht Explained: What Ground Lease Means for Expats Buying in Amsterdam
Erfpacht, or ground lease, is a legal construction in which a homeowner owns the property built on a plot of land, but not the land itself with annual fees (canon) payable to the landowner, often the Municipality of Amsterdam, subject to periodic revision. You found the perfect apartment in Amsterdam. The price is right, […]
Amsterdam’s Housing Market in 2026: What Expats Need to Know Before They Bid
The Amsterdam housing market in 2026 is defined by persistent low supply, high demand from both domestic buyers and international expats, and average sale prices that consistently exceed asking price making preparation and local expertise essential for any buyer. You found a place you like. The listing went up three days ago. The viewing […]
What Is a Buying Agent in Amsterdam, and Do You Actually Need One?
A buying agent in Amsterdam is preferably a licensed real estate professional who represents the buyer exclusively, handling property search, viewings, valuations, bidding strategy, and legal paperwork on the buyer’s behalf. You have been browsing Funda for three weeks. You have seen six apartments. You have lost two bidding wars. And you are starting to […]
Buying in Amsterdam Oud-West: Expat Guide to Prices, Streets and Vibe
Oud-West is quieter than De Pijp but just as desirable. Here is what expat buyers need to know about prices, streets and lifestyle in Amsterdam Oud-West. Amsterdam Oud-West is a residential neighbourhood west of the Leidseplein, characterised by wide tree-lined streets, good local amenities, lower crowd density than the canal belt, and strong appeal among […]
Foundation Risk in Amsterdam: What Expats Must Know
Foundation Risk in Amsterdam: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Mr. Broker Checks Before You Bid Book a free intake Foundation risk in Amsterdam refers to the assessed probability that a property’sstructural base is compromised by soil subsidence, groundwater fluctuation, ordeteriorating wooden pile construction, classified on a scale from A (no risk) to […]
Selling your home in Amsterdam as an expat
You’ve lived in your home. You’ve made it yours. And now you’re thinking about selling. That moment comes with a different kind of question than buying. Not ‘what should I pay?’ but ‘what can I realistically achieve?’ And just as important: how do you get there without leaving money on the table? In Amsterdam, selling […]