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Purchase agreement at the notary in Amsterdam: how it works
In Amsterdam, the notary draws up the purchase agreement. What is in it, how does the 10% deposit work and how do you avoid trouble over what stays behind?
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When do you pay the estate agent?
You only pay the estate agent once the sale or purchase has gone through, via the notary. This is how it works, and what to ask beforehand.
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StoryTiles on the Singel: tiles that each tell a story
StoryTiles opened its very first shop at Singel 410 in 2022. Handmade tiles in the old Dutch tradition that each tell a small story, plus house number tiles with your own name.
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Old cinemas in Amsterdam: where films used to play
Amsterdam once had around eighty cinemas. Five of them still stand today, as a casino, arts centre, restaurant or homes, like the Astoria on the Mosplein in Noord.
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Lanskroon on the Singel: handmade stroopwafels in the heart of Amsterdam
Lanskroon at Singel 385 has been baking since 1958 and is best known for its Koningsstroopwafel. How the stroopwafels are made, who is behind the bakery and what owner Bas recommends.
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The Spui in Amsterdam: books, brown cafés and a square in the middle of the city
The Spui is a square in the heart of Amsterdam's old centre where books, students and cafés have come together for centuries. A street guide to Athenaeum, the Friday book market, Café Hoppe and the Begijnhof.
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What are the costs involved in buying a house in Amsterdam?
What else do you pay besides the purchase price? A sample calculation for a €500,000 apartment in Amsterdam, including ground rent, homeowners' association fees, and the first-time buyer exemption.
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WOZ value and selling your home: no longer a minimum threshold
Many people assume a home always sells for at least its WOZ value, but in today's Amsterdam market that is no longer the case. Read why, and what your asking price should be based on.
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Need a buying agent in Amsterdam? What you need to know before you make an offer yourself
In most cases: yes. A buying agent in Amsterdam is not a luxury but a buffer against costly mistakes in a market that is…
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