Find Rental Housing in De Kwakel
De Kwakel is a small ribbon village belonging to the municipality of Uithoorn. The village is characterized by horticultural businesses and nurseries. De Kwakel is strategically located between Uithoorn, Aalsmeer and Amstelveen and offers a very rural living environment with good accessibility.
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How the rental market in De Kwakel really is
De Kwakel is an agricultural village with a very limited rental market.
Prices by property type
A room costs €450-650 per month on average. Studios are available from €800-1,000. Apartments start at €1,000-1,300.
The reality of searching
The rental supply is minimal. Most homes are owner-occupied or inhabited by nursery families. Search time can be 4+ months.
Horticulture character
De Kwakel is part of the Aalsmeer horticulture area. Many greenhouses and nurseries. Some businesses offer housing for staff.
Expansion plans
There are plans for housing construction in Legmeer, on the border with Uithoorn. This may increase supply in the long term.
Rural living
Those who really want to live rurally near Amsterdam can find opportunities here. Prices are lower than in surrounding areas.
Neighborhoods in De Kwakel
De Kwakel-Kern
AverageVillage core along the main road. Limited amenities.
Noord
AverageTowards Uithoorn. Newer construction, families.
Zuid
AffordableTowards Aalsmeer. Nurseries, rural.
Poldergebied
AffordableSurrounding polders with scattered buildings.
Legmeer-grens
AverageBorder area with new construction plans. Development.
Best strategy for De Kwakel
Budget < €700
Rooms at nurseries or private landlords. Very limited, patience needed.
Budget €700 - €1.000
Studios are rare. Also look in Uithoorn and Aalsmeer.
Budget > €1.000
Small houses sometimes available. Often long-term rental contracts.
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Scam advice for De Kwakel
Seizoenswoningen
Sometimes temporary nursery accommodations are offered - check conditions.
Illegale bewoning
Occupation of business premises can be illegal - check designation.
Te mooi aanbod
In a village with so little supply, low prices are suspicious.
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay before you have viewed the property and surroundings.
Tips for De Kwakel
De Kwakel is very small - also actively search in Uithoorn and Aalsmeer
Local nurseries sometimes offer housing for staff
Car is practically necessary - public transport is limited
New construction in Legmeer may offer opportunities in the future
Local networks are important in this close-knit village
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Is De Kwakel suitable as a place to live?
For those who love rural living, yes. The village is quiet, amenities limited. Car is virtually necessary.
How long does it take to find something?
On average 4+ months due to minimal supply. Much searching goes through local contacts and word of mouth.
What are the amenities in De Kwakel?
Very limited - a few small shops. For everything else go to Uithoorn (5 min) or Aalsmeer (10 min).
Is De Kwakel well accessible?
By car yes - Schiphol 10 min, Amsterdam 20 min. Public transport is limited to bus lines.
Is there new construction coming to De Kwakel?
There are plans for Legmeer on the border with Uithoorn. This may increase supply in the long term.