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Rebecca (34) and her boyfriend found a new development in Noord via Instagram: ‘A few days later we heard the house was ours’

Rebecca (34) and her boyfriend found a new development in Noord via Instagram: ‘A few days later we heard the house was ours’

Rebecca Rövekamp and her partner successfully purchased a new apartment in Amsterdam-Noord after finding the project on Instagram. The couple had specifically sought to avoid properties in the Oost and Centrum districts before finalizing their choice.

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

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