Diemen Real Estate: Buy a House Next to Amsterdam

Diemen sits directly beside Amsterdam, so most buyers here work in the capital and want more space for their money. Cycling, tram, metro and rail links make the commute simple, and Schiphol airport is a short ride away. That suits expats relocating with children, and investors who want a tenant pool tied to Amsterdam employers.

Treat it as a commuter suburb with its own character rather than a quiet village. Check which part of the municipality a listing is in, since noise from the nearby motorways and rail lines varies a lot between streets.

If you want the full Amsterdam picture, compare it with Amsterdam itself, or look at neighbours such as Weesp and Amstelveen.

Foreigners can buy Dutch property without restriction. Some points to plan for:

• Transfer tax: 2% for a home you will live in, 8% for other homes such as investments.
• Notary: a Dutch civil-law notary completes the transfer; budget for notary and land registry fees.
• Bidding: the first offer is often not the last. Agree your ceiling before viewings.
• Survey: commission a building inspection before the purchase deed is signed.
• Mortgage: Dutch lenders favour buyers with Dutch income, so non-residents often need a larger deposit.

Read our Netherlands buying guide and mortgage guide, and model repayments with the mortgage calculator. More options are on the Netherlands country page, or browse houses across the country.