For international buyers · Updated August 2026
Buying a house in Amsterdam
as an expat
Yes — expats can buy property in Amsterdam, whether you are from the EU or not, and even before you arrive. You will need a BSN and usually a Dutch mortgage; most banks lend to internationals on a permanent or fixed-term contract. As your buying agent, we handle the entire process in English.
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Amsterdam · Q2 2026
- Average price per m²
- €8,758
- Average sale vs. asking
- 108.1%
- Average time to sell
- 45 days
Source: Amsterdam Expat Housing Report
Our approach
How we help you buy
Intake & search profile
Your budget, your buyer profile and where you will actually feel at home — before you fly in.
Viewings, also remote
We view for you on video when you are abroad, and explain Dutch terms like erfpacht and VvE.
Data-driven bidding
Our own transaction data and overbidding model set the bid — not gut feeling.
Legal & financial close
Mortgage via expat-specialised advisors, contracts reviewed, keys in hand.
Three international buyer profiles, one tailored approach
Within the international market we work with three buyer profiles. Your profile shapes the search, the shortlist and the bidding strategy.
International Professionals
What's different: speed, commute and lock-up-and-go living — you compete with the whole city for the same apartments.
What we do: shortlist around your office and OV, prioritise turn-key homes, and bid fast on data. Think De Pijp, Oud-West, Oost.
International Families
What's different: schools, space and stability — the timeline follows the school year, not the market.
What we do: filter on international schools, outdoor space and family layouts, and plan the purchase around your relocation. Think Zuid, Watergraafsmeer, Buitenveldert.
International Executives
What's different: privacy, quality and very little time — decisions are made remotely, often in days.
What we do: off-market access, discreet remote handling and full coordination to the notary. Think Oud-Zuid, Zuidas, Grachtengordel.
Frequently asked
- Can non-EU expats buy property in the Netherlands?
- Yes. There are no nationality restrictions on owning property in the Netherlands. Financing is the practical hurdle — lenders look at your residence status and contract, not your passport.
- Can I start looking before I arrive in the Netherlands?
- Yes — we regularly complete searches and even purchases for clients who are still abroad, with video viewings and power of attorney at the notary.
- What does a buying agent cost?
- We work no cure, no pay: you only pay when we actually secure your home. Fee details in the intro call — no obligations.
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