Property for sale in Amsterdam

Many expats choose to rent a home because buying property for sale is hard and difficult work. However, because of the housing shortage in Amsterdam, renting a home can be very expensive. In Amsterdam rental prices can range from €1,250 to €6,800 so that buying property for sale can be very costsaving. Get more information on property for sale in Netherlands.

Views on the Amsterdam real estate :

The Amsterdam apartments market has been overheating for quit some time now, resulting in higher prices when compared to a number of years ago.  Prices for apartments are based on availablity, size, city area and additional conditions.  Lower priced apartments tend to move as soon as they hit the market.

When buying property for sale, add 10 to 12% to the purchase price to cover for extra costs. These costs are derived from the price of the property for sale. This often is indicated in advertisements by 'Kk' after a price. 'Kk' stands for 'kosten koper' meaning the buyer has to pay the enumerated costs.

    * 6% tax

    * notary fees

    * estate agent fees

    * property for sale registration costs

    * mortgage administration fees.

80% of all land in the region of Amsterdam is owned by the municipality. Many property for sale is build on rented land from the municipality. The right to use the land your property for sale is build on is called 'erfpacht'. When buying property for sale, you buy the rights to lease the land with it.