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title: "Amsterdam purchase decision checklist"
description: "Build an Amsterdam purchase decision checklist for budget, property documents, offer conditions, financing, inspection and handover."
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author: "Bram van Zijl"
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updatedDate: "2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z"
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# Amsterdam purchase decision checklist

Build an Amsterdam purchase decision checklist for budget, property documents, offer conditions, financing, inspection and handover.

## Build a purchase decision checklist

An Amsterdam purchase decision checklist keeps the facts you need before a bid in one place.

### Money

- Monthly payment and cash contribution
- Transfer tax assumption and notary estimate
- Mortgage advice, valuation and inspection
- Service charges, erfpacht, utilities and insurance
- Reserve for moving and the first repairs

### Property

- Building condition and inspection questions
- Energy, ventilation, moisture and heating
- Owners' association documents and planned works
- Storage, bicycle access, parking and outdoor space

### Offer and contract

- Completion date and possession
- Financing and inspection conditions
- Included fixtures and appliances
- Deposit or bank guarantee
- Questions for the notary before signing

### Handover

The [guide from accepted offer to handover](/en/guides/buying-a-house-in-amsterdam-from-offer-to-keys/) covers the final inspection, completion statement, payment, deeds and handover. Keep that sequence beside this checklist when your offer is accepted.