Amstelveen real estate: homes next to Amsterdam and Schiphol

Amstelveen has a long record of hosting international companies and a large Japanese and wider expat population, so English is common in shops and services. The Amsterdamse Bos, one of Europe's larger city forests, sits on the northern edge, and a metro and tram link connects to Amsterdam Zuid in around 15 to 20 minutes. Schiphol airport is a short drive.

See neighbouring markets such as Amsterdam, Diemen, Uithoorn, Aalsmeer and Hoofddorp.

Dutch buyers typically pay 2% transfer tax for an owner-occupied home, or 8% for other homes such as investments, plus notary, valuation and agent fees. Competitive bidding is common, and the offer is followed by a purchase agreement with a three-day cooling-off period. Non-residents often find it hard to borrow from Dutch banks without a BSN number and local income, so many pay cash or use finance from home. Always request the VvE (owners' association) documents for flats and check for leasehold (erfpacht).

Use our Netherlands buying guide and Netherlands mortgage guide. The Netherlands country page covers the wider market.