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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jun 282 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
May 304 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Apr 283 min read
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....
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Serge Gerritsma
Dec 30, 20233 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Nov 26, 20233 min read
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?...
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Serge Gerritsma
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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....
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Serge Gerritsma
Nov 5, 20233 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Oct 5, 20233 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Aug 23, 20231 min read
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...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 25, 20231 min read
First-time buyers in large cities benefited most from home price decrease
First-time buyers who entered the housing market in the big cities benefited most from falling house prices in the second quarter. The...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Investors withdrawing from Dutch housing market
Investors are withdrawing from the Dutch housing market, buying far fewer homes than four years ago. That is good news for people looking...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 18, 20234 min read
Why Use a Bike in NL? If you truly want to sample Dutch life, then start cycling in the Netherlands!
If you truly want to sample Dutch life, then start cycling in the Netherlands! A traditional Dutch bike is sturdy and no-nonsense. Plus,...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 14, 20233 min read
FOUR LEGAL DIFFERENCES YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN RELOCATING TO THE NETHERLANDS
Relocating to any country is a big step. Aside from all the cultural differences and language barriers the way the legal system and...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Home rental prices in largest Dutch cities jumped 5 to 8 percent last quarter
Free market rental prices in the five largest cities in the Netherlands have jumped by 5 to 8 percent compared to a year earlier,...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Moving to The Netherlands - rent or buy a home?
Expats are not always sure how long they will stay in one place or country. This makes it important to to think carefully about buying or...
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