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Reliability of listings
Your hunter is there to select the goods, he visits them, alone, with you in person, or with you by video. And above all, he knows how to rely on reliable business partners who only present him with quality goods.
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Market access
Your hunter can offer you his own goods, he also has access to all the offers published on the market, and even to quite a few off market offers
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When you search alone, about 85% of the time is spent on research, and 15% on visits. With a hunter, you only do the visits
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In areas where homeowners have plenty of candidates to choose from, they rarely choose foreigners first. Your hunter will use his influence (and his mastery of the language) to put your case before others.
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Only 20% of satisfied buyers according to the 2018 Crédit Foncier study. For its part, Remoters gets a score of 4/5 or 5/5 in 95% of cases
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Amsterdam is the most expensive city in the Netherlands for free-sector rentals, with an average price of €27.91/m²/month according to Pararius in Q2 2025. Since 1 July 2024, the Wet vaste huurcontracten makes open-ended leases the standard, and the Wet betaalbare huur caps mid-market rents through the WWS points system. The security deposit (waarborgsom) is legally capped at three months' basic rent. Searches are conducted primarily via Pararius and Funda, in a market where each property receives an average of 57 applications (Pararius, Q2 2025). Registration with the municipal BRP register and obtaining a BSN are mandatory steps upon moving in.

<p>Amsterdam is the economic capital of the Netherlands and hosts the European or global headquarters of groups such as <strong>Booking.com</strong>, <strong>Adyen</strong>, <strong>ING Group</strong>, <strong>ABN AMRO</strong> and <strong>TomTom</strong>. The <strong>Zuidas</strong> business district concentrates the main banks, international law firms and consulting companies, and is the primary employment hub for expatriate executives. The city also hosts the European headquarters of several multinational technology and financial companies.</p><ul><li>Population: 931,748 inhabitants in 2024, according to the research and statistics department of the <strong>Gemeente Amsterdam</strong> (onderzoek.amsterdam.nl, 2024).</li><li>The metropolitan region (<strong>Metropoolregio Amsterdam, MRA</strong>) had 2.62 million inhabitants in 2024, according to the MRA.</li><li>Dominant economic sectors: finance, technology, logistics (Port of Amsterdam), media and advertising.</li><li>Amsterdam is connected to Europe via <strong>Schiphol</strong> international airport, located 20 minutes from the city centre by direct train.</li><li>The official language is Dutch (<em>Nederlands</em>), but English is widely used in professional settings and in administrative procedures for expatriates.</li></ul>

<p>Public transport in Amsterdam is operated by <strong>GVB</strong> (Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf) for urban lines (tram, bus, metro) and by <strong>NS</strong> (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) for intercity trains. The metro network has five lines (50, 51, 52, 53, 54); line 52 (<strong>Noord/Zuidlijn</strong>) connects Amsterdam-Noord to Amsterdam Zuid station via the city centre. Payment is made via the <strong>OV-chipkaart</strong> or by contactless bank card (OVpay). Cycling is a structuring mode of transport: Amsterdam has a dense cycle network covering all neighbourhoods.</p><ul><li>Official language: Dutch (<em>Nederlands</em>). English is accepted in most administrative procedures for foreign residents, including at the <em>Gemeente Amsterdam</em>.</li><li>Climate: temperate oceanic. Summers are mild (July average: around 22°C) and winters are cold and wet (January average: around 4°C), with rainfall distributed throughout the year, according to climate data from the <strong>KNMI</strong> (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute).</li><li>Cost of living: Amsterdam ranks among the most expensive cities in Western Europe. Housing is the largest expense for international professionals in the free sector.</li></ul>

<p>Amsterdam's rental market has been divided into three legal categories since the <strong>Wet betaalbare huur</strong> (1 July 2024): the social sector (<em>sociale huurwoning</em>, basic rent below €900.07/month in 2025), the mid-market sector (<em>middenhuurwoning</em>, between €900.07 and €1,184.83/month in 2025, or 144–186 WWS points), and the free sector (<em>vrije sector</em>, above 186 WWS points). For international professionals, only the free sector is generally accessible without a waiting list.</p><ul><li><strong>Prices:</strong> according to Pararius (Q2 2025), the average free-sector rent in Amsterdam is <strong>€27.91/m²/month</strong>, up 2.2% year-on-year — the highest among the five major Dutch cities (G5).</li><li><strong>Market tension:</strong> the number of available free-sector homes fell 36.4% nationally in one year (Pararius, Q2 2025). Each property receives an average of 57 applications. In major cities like Amsterdam, this figure exceeds 400 applications for mid-market properties (Pararius/Huurwoningen.nl, Q1 2025).</li><li><strong>Contracts:</strong> since 1 July 2024, the <em>Wet vaste huurcontracten</em> mandates open-ended leases as the standard. Temporary contracts are only permitted for specific cases listed by law.</li><li><strong>Security deposit:</strong> the <em>waarborgsom</em> is legally capped at three months' basic rent (excluding service charges), as confirmed by Dutch courts.</li><li><strong>Agency fees:</strong> following a ruling by the <strong>ACM</strong> (Autoriteit Consument en Markt) and several court decisions, an agent acting on behalf of the landlord cannot charge fees to the tenant. If you engage an agent yourself, you bear their fees.</li><li><strong>Platforms:</strong> <strong>Pararius</strong> (free sector, English interface), <strong>Funda</strong> (agency listings, mainly Dutch interface), <strong>HousingAnywhere</strong> (expat-oriented, no tenant agency fee), <strong>Kamernet</strong> (rooms and studios).</li><li><strong>Seasonality:</strong> demand peaks between June and September, coinciding with expatriate start dates and the academic year. Starting your search 2 to 3 months in advance is recommended.</li></ul>

<p>Amsterdam is divided into eight <em>stadsdelen</em> (boroughs). For international professionals, the most sought-after neighbourhoods in the free sector are concentrated in the Zuid, West, Oost and Centrum boroughs, as well as in the Zuidas business district. Amsterdam-Noord and Nieuw-West offer alternatives at lower rent levels.</p><ul><li><strong>Zuidas:</strong> Amsterdam's main business district, home to the headquarters of ING, ABN AMRO, Loyens & Loeff and numerous international firms. Served by <strong>Amsterdam Zuid</strong> station (NS trains, metro lines 50, 51, 52, trams 5 and 24). Dominant profile: expatriate executives in finance and legal sectors.</li><li><strong>Oud-Zuid:</strong> residential borough south of Vondelpark, including the Museumkwartier and Apollobuurt neighbourhoods. Among the highest rents in the city. Close to the <strong>Amsterdam International Community School (AICS)</strong> and several international schools. Served by trams 2, 5 and 12.</li><li><strong>De Pijp:</strong> dense neighbourhood south of the centre, known for the Albert Cuypmarkt. Mixed profile: young international professionals and families. Served by metro line 52 (De Pijp station). Rents slightly lower than Oud-Zuid.</li><li><strong>Jordaan / Grachtengordel:</strong> historic neighbourhood in the centre-west, with UNESCO-listed canals. Among the highest rents in the city according to Investropa (early 2026). Served by trams 13, 17 and 19. Profile: high-income professionals, couples without children.</li><li><strong>Amsterdam-Oost:</strong> borough east of the centre, including Indische Buurt and Watergraafsmeer. Rents slightly below the centre. Served by trams 3, 7 and 14, and metro line 54. Profile: young professionals and international families.</li><li><strong>Amsterdam-Noord:</strong> located north of the IJ, accessible by free ferry from Centraal Station or by metro line 52 (Noord/Zuidlijn). Rents below the city average. Profile: professionals seeking a better surface-to-price ratio.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Remoters connects internationally mobile professionals with verified local home finders in Amsterdam, available to visit properties on the ground and submit applications within the very short timeframes the market demands.</li><li>The local home finder knows the practices of Amsterdam agencies and landlords, the neighbourhoods suited to your profile (Zuidas, De Pijp, Oud-Zuid, Amsterdam-Oost) and the platforms to monitor as a priority (Pararius, Funda, HousingAnywhere).</li><li>For professionals searching remotely, the home finder can carry out viewings, draft applications in Dutch and coordinate lease signing and the move-in inspection.</li><li>Remoters does not guarantee any outcome or timeline, but provides an operational contact on the ground in a market where responsiveness is decisive.</li></ul>

What are you looking for in Amsterdam?

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Long-term rental

standard lease, for 12 months or more
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Short-term rental

for periods of 1 to 12 months
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Long term rental

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Short rental

seasonal contract, for periods of 1 to 12 months
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Colocation

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Amsterdam neighborhoods

Where to live based on your profile and budget

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Amsterdam Zuid

Zuid
High prices

Upscale residential area popular with expat families, featuring spacious homes, excellent international schools, and proximity to Vondelpark and world-class museums. The neighbourhood offers a suburban feel while remaining close to the city center.

Jordaan

Centrum
High prices

Quintessentially Amsterdam with narrow streets, scenic canals, and canal house apartments. Known for unique boutiques, galleries, and artistic culture, offering the classic Amsterdam living experience in the heart of the city.

De Pijp

Zuid
Medium prices

Lively, diverse neighborhood extremely popular with expats, featuring the famous Albert Cuyp Market, numerous cafés and restaurants. Perfect for young professionals and couples who enjoy social life and multicultural atmosphere.

Oud-West

West
Medium prices

Trendy neighborhood popular with families and young professionals, offering excellent restaurants, proximity to Vondelpark, and good public transport connections. More residential than central areas with less tourist traffic.

Amsterdam Noord

Noord
Affordable prices

Up-and-coming area across the IJ river offering more affordable housing and modern living spaces. Growing expat community, creative cultural scene, and excellent ferry connections to city center make it increasingly popular.

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