paroolNov 9, 2026, 15:00

Real estate agent Steffi (35) lives in 38 square meters: ‘You need much less space and stuff than you think’

Real estate agent Steffi Koster shares her experience living in a compact 38-square-meter apartment located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam. She explains that the property was in poor condition when she found it, but she was able to look past the aging interior to see its potential, ultimately realizing that one needs far fewer belongings than commonly assumed.

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

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