Apartments for sale in Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn has fewer apartments than you think

Apeldoorn has traditionally been a city of terraced houses, semi-detached and detached homes. The apartment supply exists, but it is more compact than in comparable large cities. That means: less choice per search period, and faster response times when something becomes available. For those specifically looking to buy an apartment in Apeldoorn, that is an important starting point.

The supply consists of a mix of porch flats from the 1960s and 1970s, new-build apartments in the city centre and small-scale complexes in residential areas. Larger new-build projects are scarce, so the existing supply sets the tone. View the current supply in all homes for sale in Apeldoorn for the most recent status.

Apartments in Apeldoorn are popular with first-time buyers, seniors looking to downsize, and people who want the city centre as their base. The market is balanced but certainly not spacious: well-priced properties sell quickly.

What determines the price level

Apeldoorn is in the mid-range segment. That sounds reassuring, but here too, location, year of construction and the state of the VvE (Homeowners' Association) make the difference between a sharp and an expensive deal.

Factors that push the price up:

• Location in or near the centre, or in sought-after residential areas such as Noord or Zuid
• Presence of a lift, outdoor space or parking space
• New-build or recently renovated
• Low or healthy VvE contribution (a poor VvE depresses the value)

Factors that depress the price:

• Porch flat without a lift, high floor
• Deferred maintenance to the complex
• Small living area (banks are strict with apartments under 40m², mortgage lending can be more difficult)
• Location on a busy traffic artery

Current price levels can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Points of attention you must not skip when buying an apartment

Buying an apartment differs in a number of ways from buying a ground-based home. Especially in Apeldoorn, where many complexes are already older, this is the list you go through before a viewing:

• Request VvE documents. Request the minutes of the past three years, the reserve fund and the multi-year maintenance plan (MJOP). A VvE without a reserve fund is a risk you bear yourself after purchase.
• Monthly service costs. These range from tens to hundreds of euros per month. Include them in your monthly costs before making an offer.
• Deed of division and house rules. This states what you may and may not do: rent out, renovate, pets. Read this before your offer, not after.
• Check ground lease. Not very common in Apeldoorn, but always check whether the land is owned or leasehold. Ground lease has consequences for your mortgage and future resale value.
• Energy label and insulation. Older porch flats often have label D or lower. That affects your monthly costs and later marketability.
• Respond quickly. Popular apartments in Apeldoorn are rarely online for longer than a week. Set up a search and use the free Buurtje.nl app for push notifications as soon as new supply appears. Download via the App Store or Google Play.
• Structural survey. For apartments, this applies to both the private part and the communal part. Ask whether the VvE has recently had a survey carried out.

Neighbourhoods where apartments become available

Not every neighbourhood in Apeldoorn has as much apartment supply. The concentration is around the centre and in the post-war expansion neighbourhoods. Also view the reviews and neighbourhood data of Apeldoorn for a complete picture per neighbourhood.

• Noord (resident score 8.5/10): quiet residential area, mix of porch flats and new-build, easily accessible.
• Zuid (resident score 8.4/10): green character, slightly further from the centre, popular with seniors who are downsizing.
• Oost (resident score 8.3/10): varied supply, compact neighbourhoods, relatively affordable compared to central locations.
• West (resident score 8.0/10): more supply of older flat complexes, lower entry price, but pay attention to VvE quality.
• Zuidoost (resident score 7.9/10): more spacious layout, less densely built, lower apartment concentration but occasionally interesting properties.

Also look at Arnhem if the supply disappoints

Anyone who does not find something quickly enough in Apeldoorn would do well to consider the region. Arnhem is about 30 kilometres away and has a larger and more diverse apartment supply, particularly around the centre and along the Rhine. The price level varies by location, but the choice is greater. View the supply of apartments in Arnhem as a supplement to your search area.

If you prefer to rent while looking for a home to buy, it is also useful to keep an eye on the supply of apartments for rent in Apeldoorn as a temporary solution.