Located in the southernmost part of the Netherlands, Maastricht is the capital of the Limburg province. It borders Germany and Belgium and is considered to be one of the loveliest cities in the Netherlands, combining tradition and heritage with modern living and high quality of life. It has a long history, reaching back all the…
Choosing the right energy and internet provider in the Netherlands can be a daunting task. The Netherlands has a unique system with a vast number of utility providers offering packages catered to different lifestyles and needs. Also, keep in mind before you get started you’ll have to have proof of ID and residence. Usually, a…
Most people in Amsterdam don’t have a wasmachine, either because it won’t fit in the apartment, or it’s just not worth buying one. But somehow you still need to wash your clothes!
As an expat in Amsterdam you have a busy life. Your work, your family, your friends, they all need attention. And besides that, you also have a household to manage. To help you with your household, and to give you more spare time to enjoy, Miele introduced the Miele Laundry Club: a laundry service that…
Luckily there aren’t any restrictions in place for foreigners when buying a property in the Netherlands. However, you will need to know how the Dutch housing market works before you dive in and purchase your own home. Here are some quick tips for navigating the Dutch property market. Know the costs and shop around for…
Welcome to the Netherlands, a country as flat as a pancake, the largest beer exporter in Europe … where utilities are just as hard to wrap your head around as anywhere else in the world! Your expat life needn’t kick off on a bitter tone – which is why we compiled this handy guide explaining…
Sitting on the IJmeer looking towards Amsterdam, Almere is a vibrant and bustling young city. Besides the average age in Almere being almost seven years lower than the national average, the city itself was only built in the 1970’s. Situated in the province of Flevoland, the land where Almere stands was reclaimed from the sea…
Anyone who’s tried to rent a house in the Netherlands will tell you how hard it can be – with ever-rising rental prices just adding to the struggle. Yep, renting in the lowlands (especially Amsterdam) can often seem like an impossible task. With climbing rental prices and a shortage of accommodation, you don’t need the…
Known as the Royal City by the Sea, The Hague offers a wide variety of places to live. From the beach in Scheveningen to the canals of the city center, The Hague is a great option for expats looking to escape the rising price of renting. If only buying a property was as easy as…
Picture this: you have viewed several properties and finally found your dream home. Now it’s time for the next step: placing a bid. But how do you do that in The Netherlands? With the following 10 tips we’ll explain to you how to place that perfect bid.
