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Amsterdam remains one of Europe's best cities to live in and each district has a distinctive atmosphere. Here's a guided tour through the best parts.
Beautiful Amsterdam is a highly prized location with a diverse international population (over 170 nationalities). There are many distinct neighbourhoods densely packed together and the competition for housing everywhere is fierce.
Centre and canals
Apartments veer towards the snug rather than spacious in the centre and stairs are steep. Prices on the canal ring (grachtengordel) lined with 17th and 18th century houses are similarly vertiginous.
Jordaan
This district just west of the grachtengordel is an exceptionally desirable neighbourhood with beautiful canals and quirky, narrow streets occupied by a bohemian mixture of artists, yuppies and expats, with a core of working-class locals. Prices have exploded in recent years but in terms of price per square metre, it offers poor value and accommodation is often cramped.
South (Oud-Zuid)
Oud-Zuid is a popular location for expats with easy access to international schools, the Vondelpark and spacious, privately-owned housing. There’s a leafy, gracious-living feel and cafes and shopping streets to match.
West (Oud-West)
Across the park, housing is cheaper (and smaller) but Oud-West is another area very popular with expats particularly districts like Helmersbuurt which is a little more urban and edgy than Oud-Zuid and not as expensive for buyers.
Zeeburg
Behind Centraal Station lies a very different Amsterdam, but Zeeburg (which comprises Oostelijk Havengebeid, the Indische Buurt and the new islands of Ijburg) offers architecturally interesting surroundings in one of Amsterdam’s hottest development areas. A little less family-friendly but a growing area.
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Burgemeester Vastgoed is the real estate broker that specializes in high end apartments and houses located in Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Area. We use an extensive network of real estate agents, investors, agencies and private persons to find the home you are looking for. Do not forget: if you can not find what you are looking for on the internet or other websites, it does not mean it is not there. We know every player in the market and we do separate the good from the bad. We do provide you with a great personal service (7 days a week!) with success guaranteed. Nothing more and nothing less.
Call: Barry Burgemeester, cell phone 31652381281 or office 31206169399.
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i am loocking to rent an apartment/house near to an kindergarden.i intent to move in your country for good.i also need help to find an rent,because i intent to come and sign an contract before i bring my family with me.if you think you can help me,i will be gratefull with you.
with respect
alina
p.s.i also need and appoiment for next year
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