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Looking for handymen: 5 fixer-uppers in Amsterdam that need a lot of work

Looking for handymen: 5 fixer-uppers in Amsterdam that need a lot of work

This article features five renovation-heavy properties in Amsterdam that offer significant potential for buyers willing to undertake major construction work. The listings range from canal-side historic apartments to a wooden house on the city outskirts, all requiring substantial investment to become move-in ready.

This article highlights five properties currently available in Amsterdam that require significant renovation, ranging from fixer-uppers in the city center to unique detached homes. These projects vary in scope, from a 73-square-meter ground floor apartment on Paramariboplein with a large garden to a historic 77-square-meter apartment on the Herengracht. Potential buyers must be prepared for extensive work, as many of these homes are sold as shell properties or feature low energy ratings and structural challenges.

Other featured properties include a 75-square-meter unit in a former warehouse near the city's canal belt, a 61-square-meter wooden semi-detached house on Sloterweg, and a three-room apartment on Vrolikstraat in the East. While these homes demand serious investment and effort, they offer buyers the opportunity to customize living spaces, add features like roof terraces, or take advantage of prime locations. These listings are intended for those with the skills and budget to transform challenging, non-move-in-ready spaces into personalized homes.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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