Practical guides for buying, selling and renting in Amsterdam as an expat.
Ten minutes from Amsterdam Central, and most people in the city have never set foot on it. A short tour of Zeeburgereiland — new homes, calm, families, transport and sport.
Zeeburgereiland, one of Amsterdam’s newest neighborhoods — and the Orange Locks that keep the tide out.
What “kosten koper” (k.k.) really means in the Netherlands, the buyer costs on top of the purchase price — transfer tax, notary, valuation, mortgage and agent fees — and why you should budget all-in before you bid.
Rent or buy when you move to Amsterdam? A clear, honest look at the trade-offs for expats — flexibility, financing, break-even timelines, and a simple decision checklist.
How closed-bid buying works in Amsterdam, why the asking price is only a starting point, and how to win a home without overpaying — practical tips for expat buyers.
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to buying a home in Amsterdam as an expat in 2026 — from financing and off-market listings to bidding, the notary and the costs to budget for.
