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What is happening in the Amsterdam housing market, and what does it mean for you? Our agents follow it closely and write it down.

Row of old canal houses on the Damrak in Amsterdam, reflected in the waterNovember 2, 2026

Foundation risk and your Dutch mortgage: the NHG rules from 2027

From January 2027, lenders must include foundation repair costs in a Dutch mortgage with NHG. What this means when you buy or sell a home in Amsterdam.

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Row of Amsterdam canal houses in autumn, with bicycles and benches along the quayOctober 26, 2026

A register for Dutch estate agents: what it could mean when you bid

The Dutch housing minister wants a mandatory register for estate agents, with legal rules and a standard bidding log. What is planned and what buyers can do now.

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Buyer signing a purchase agreement at a table while the agent points to the documentOctober 19, 2026

The 10% penalty in a Dutch purchase agreement: what a new ruling means

A Dutch appeal court cut the standard 10% penalty in a home purchase agreement from €38,000 to €10,000. What buyers and sellers in Amsterdam should know.

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Row of historic canal houses on the Damrak in AmsterdamOctober 12, 2026

Amsterdam housing market in Q3 2026: more choice, still bidding over asking

Amsterdam had 25 percent more homes for sale in Q3 2026 than a year earlier, yet most still sold above asking. What the new figures mean for buyers and sellers.

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Modern apartment building with coloured balconies in AmsterdamOctober 5, 2026

Buying to let in Amsterdam: check the WOZ threshold first

Many Amsterdam homes may not be rented out for four years after purchase. Whether that applies depends on the WOZ value and the transfer date.

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Amsterdam canal houses that require an energy label when soldSeptember 24, 2026

Selling in Amsterdam: what changed for energy labels in 2026?

Since 29 May 2026, Dutch energy labels have a new design and monuments are no longer exempt. What Amsterdam buyers and sellers should check.

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Amsterdam canal houses at duskSeptember 21, 2026

When sellers cut the asking price, they cut deep

Sellers rarely adjust their asking price in careful steps. In August the median cut was over 5 percent. What that means if you are selling in Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam facades of homes built on leasehold landSeptember 17, 2026

Ground lease in Amsterdam: what to check before you bid

A bought-off ground lease says little about the costs after the current period. Which documents and agreements to check before you make an offer.

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Amsterdam canal buildings with apartments stacked above each otherSeptember 10, 2026

Buying an apartment in Amsterdam: check the VvE before you bid

A low monthly contribution does not tell the whole story. Which documents to request before bidding on an Amsterdam apartment, and what to look for.

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