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Ambonstraat 7, 9715HA, Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands

Guide Price

$189,000

175,000 EUR · $266/sqft

PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

710 sq ft

YEAR BUILT

1936

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Description

Nabij het Floresplein, met haar fraaie waterpartij, ligt in de fraaie Ambonstraat deze gelijkvloerse benedenwoning met drie slaapkamer en een tuin. De woning verkeert in een matige tot redelijke staat, de woning behoeft de nodige modernisering. Dit houdt echter ook in dat er een complete vrijheid is over de nieuwe indeling en/of inrichting. Daarnaast is de ligging van de woning zeer prettig. Een perfecte woning voor de handige klusser. Indeling: entree/hal, toilet met douche, achterhal (vo...

Location

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Living in Groningen

A lively university city in the north of the Netherlands with a youthful energy, affordable rents (by Dutch standards), and one of the highest cycling rates in the country. Nearly everyone speaks English, and the compact center is fully walkable with good restaurants and cultural venues. It's a smart choice for expats who want the Dutch lifestyle without Amsterdam prices.

Cycling through rain-slicked streets past canals and tulip markets, gezelligheid in brown cafes with strangers, and a blunt Dutch honesty that is jarring for exactly two weeks before becoming your favorite thing about the place.

Visa

DAFT Visa (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty) — exclusively for US citizens starting a business. Only €4,500 minimum investment required. Register at Chamber of Commerce, get a 2-year permit, renewable for 5 years. Highly Skilled Migrant Visa is the salaried alternative — requires employer sponsorship and €5,008+/mo salary.

Learn more: Digital Nomad Visas: Where You Can Live & Work in 2026

Key Fact

The DAFT visa is uniquely advantageous for Americans — no other nationality gets such easy access to Dutch residency. The €4,500 investment is one of the lowest barriers to entry in all of Europe. Nearly everyone speaks fluent English.

Learn more: Can Americans Buy Property Abroad? Rules by Country
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Netherlands at a glance

How Netherlands scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Expensive
🛡️Safety
Very safe
🗣️English Spoken
Widely
🏥Healthcare
Excellent
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Fast
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Excellent

Cost of buying in Netherlands

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

5-7% of purchase price

  • ·Transfer tax: 2% (10.4% for investors/second homes)
  • ·Notary: €1,000-2,000
  • ·Valuation report: €500-800
  • ·Mortgage advisor: €2,000-3,000 (if applicable)

Annual Costs

Property Tax

0.03-0.25% of WOZ value (varies by municipality)

Insurance

€200-500/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

€100-300/mo for apartments (VvE bijdrage)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Buyer hires own agent (1-2%); seller has own agent

Foreign Buyer Note

No restrictions on foreign buyers. Transfer tax jumps to 10.4% if not your primary residence.

Legal help in Netherlands

Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in Netherlands?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.

Next steps for moving to Netherlands

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

Know your tax obligations

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Funda.nl

Portal listings

200,000

Currency

EUR