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Why an MVA buying agent is indispensable

NVM real estate agent Gaby Balkema wrote a guest blog post for the MVA explaining why...

I bought a house: Why and when do I need an appraisal?

Your offer has been accepted and the purchase agreement has been signed. This is a great...

Looking for a rental in Amsterdam? Here’s how to find a place faster through the MVA

Finding a rental apartment in Amsterdam isn't easy. The supply of private-sector housing in Amsterdam and...

Starting a new homeowners' association? You can't do it without a property manager!

In new construction projects and redevelopment projects, a great deal of attention is focused on architecture,...

Quarterly Housing Market Figures for Q2 2026

The Amsterdam housing market is once again in full swing in the spring of 2026. More...

12 Questions for Amsterdam Building Inspector Robert Creemer

Amsterdam was built on peat soil—a soft, wet substrate that, centuries ago, wasn’t even suitable for...

Buying Real Estate at an Auction: How Does It Work Exactly?

Buying a home or other real estate through a real estate auction is different from a...

Can someone place a higher bid after the registration deadline has passed?

Can you still be outbid after the closing deadline has passed? This guest blog explains what...

Q1 2026 Quarterly Results

In Q1 2026, the Amsterdam housing market is calmer than it was in the peak year...

Free renovation advice and grants for single-family homes in Amsterdam

Are you looking to buy or renovate a single-family home in Amsterdam? The City of Amsterdam...

Buying a home in Amsterdam—how stupid can you be?

Thinking of buying a home in Amsterdam? There are countless reasons not to. Both Amsterdammers and...

Q4 2025 Quarterly Results

The Amsterdam Real Estate Agents Association (MVA) provides information about the homebuyer market in Amsterdam. In...