How do I buy a property in Amsterdam?

Start by arranging your financing, so you know what you can borrow before you view anything. Then choose the districts that suit you, because Amsterdam varies enormously from one to the next. When you find something, you make an offer through your agent, usually with conditions for financing and a structural survey. If the seller accepts, you sign the purchase agreement and the three-day cooling-off period starts. The notary handles the transfer and you receive the keys on completion. From first viewing to keys is typically two to three months.