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Dutch taxes: Changes for 2025
With new tax changes being implemented in the Netherlands from January 1, it's important to make sure that you are on top of all the new...
Serge Gerritsma
Jan 273 min read
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Transform your move to the Netherlands: The top perks of hiring relocation specialists.
Dutch relocation company offer a range of services designed to make every aspect of your move successful (and much less stressful!). Here...
Serge Gerritsma
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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What to know about moving to the Netherlands for your partner's job
When an employee starts working in the Netherlands, the employer usually takes care of things such as work permits, residence permits,...
Serge Gerritsma
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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Dutch housing market becomes more regulated - PROPERTY RENTAL: NEW RULES 2024
A large majority in the Dutch Parliament has voted for more rules on the Dutch housing market. The new rules determine the rent a...
Serge Gerritsma
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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Are you eligible for a Dutch permanent residence permit?
Have you been living in the Netherlands for the past five years? You might be eligible for a permanent residence permit. What are your...
Serge Gerritsma
May 30, 20244 min read
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Moving to the Netherlands: 5 important house-hunting questions
The decision has been made: you’re moving to the Netherlands. When making the cross-border leap, you will want to find a place to live....
Serge Gerritsma
Apr 28, 20243 min read
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Filing your Dutch taxes: The 2024 guide
The circumstances can be hard if you are an expat, living in a foreign country where different, unknown rules apply. Your tax situation,...
Serge Gerritsma
Mar 4, 20244 min read
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Considering buy-to-let? Here’s why it’s a bad move at the moment
One of the hottest topics in my mailbox at the moment is buy-to-let, or buying a house to rent out to other people as an investment. This...
Serge Gerritsma
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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How to bring your partner to the Netherlands under EU law
Based on EU law, EU citizens and their non-EU partners have the same right to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU. This...
Serge Gerritsma
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Adjusting the 30% ruling: What does it mean for you?
The 30% ruling for expats has been back in the Dutch news a lot lately. What are the latest updates and what do they mean for you?...
Serge Gerritsma
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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The startup visa for expat entrepreneurs in the Netherlands
Planning to start your own business? The startup visa is a good residence permit option for expats who want to stay in the Netherlands....
Serge Gerritsma
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands
Are you an expat considering your own home sweet Holland? Scratching your head on how to begin and own the process? When it comes to a...
Serge Gerritsma
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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Amsterdam district named world’s 9th coolest neighborhood in Time Out ranking
Amsterdam West is the ninth coolest neighborhood in the world, according to the sixth annual ranking by the news Time Out. The ranking...
Serge Gerritsma
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Dutch pension system returns to top spot on list of world’s best
After two years in second place, the Netherlands pension system is again the best in the world, according to the annual Global Pension...
Serge Gerritsma
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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DAFT Treaty permit - Residency as an American national in the Netherlands: Harder than ever?
If you want to obtain a residence permit in the Netherlands, and you hold a US passport, you have a head start compared to people with...
Serge Gerritsma
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Homes in Amsterdam - seekers, sellers expect more home overbidding
Home seekers, sellers expect more overbidding on Dutch housing market: Funda Both potential buyers and sellers in the Dutch housing...
Serge Gerritsma
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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3 tips for moving to your new home in the Netherlands
As you prepare to move into your new home and immerse yourself in the rich culture and scenic landscapes of the Netherlands, it's only...
Serge Gerritsma
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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Becoming an entrepreneur in the Netherlands
Some people prefer to be their own boss. If you are one of them, you are in luck because the Netherlands is well known for its excellent...
Serge Gerritsma
Sep 17, 20231 min read
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Partner Visa - Many people move to the Netherlands each year to join partners and family members.
Who can move to the Netherlands to join family? Who does not need a family visa to move to the Netherlands? All EU/EFTA citizens can move...
Serge Gerritsma
Aug 26, 20232 min read
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House prices to fall 5% this year, 3% in 2024: ABN Amro
ABN Amro economists expect the number of people buying and selling houses to continue to fall in 2024, despite the recent uptick in...
Serge Gerritsma
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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