Estate agent in Oud-West
Oud-West is the strip between the Singelgracht and the Kostverlorenvaart: the Da Costabuurt, the Helmersbuurt, the Kinkerbuurt and the Bellamybuurt. Almost everything was built between 1875 and 1920 and later divided into apartments, so the condition of the building, the owners association (VvE) and the foundations often weigh more than the layout.
Our own office is in Oud-West, on the Bosboom Toussaintstraat. We walk these streets every day, know the VvE managers in the area and know which streets buyers really want.
Four things buyers in Oud-West look at
Ground lease or freehold
Both occur in Oud-West, sometimes in the same street. Whether the ground rent has been bought off in perpetuity directly affects what a buyer can and will pay.
Foundations and roof
With buildings from before 1925 the foundations are the first thing a buyer asks about. A clear foundation report and a VvE with reserves remove that doubt.
Division and reserves
Minutes, the long-term maintenance plan and the size of the reserve fund often make the difference here between two otherwise identical apartments.
Garden, balcony or roof terrace
Outdoor space is scarce in Oud-West and that shows in the price. A permitted roof terrace counts for more than a few extra square metres inside.
About buying and selling in Oud-West
What is my apartment in Oud-West worth?
That depends more on the land, the VvE and the outdoor space than on the number of square metres. We first visit you, then look at what has been paid in your own street over the past year.
How does ground lease work in Oud-West?
It differs per street and sometimes per building. We check whether your home is on ground lease or freehold, whether the ground rent has been bought off and until when, and what that means for a buyer.
Does a roof terrace pay for itself?
In this area it often does, provided it is permitted and the VvE has agreed to it. Without those two papers it becomes an objection at the sale rather than an advantage.