Housing

Bidding on a house in the Netherlands: how to win

Bidding on houses in the Netherlands in recent years has long meant overbidding — but by...

Is now the time to buy a house in the Netherlands? Here’s what the mortgage experts say

Times are turbulent, so it’s understandable if you find yourself unsure of whether or not to buy...

What is the Dutch National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG)?

If you’re an international who is looking to settle down and get a mortgage in the Netherlands,...

Living in Hoofddorp as an international: everything you need to know

So you want to live near Amsterdam and are curious about what it's like living in Hoofddorp...

Looking for a luxurious and sustainable apartment near Amsterdam? Hyde Park is for you

Are you dreaming of your own Dutch home? Then you know that the perfect place can be...

Housing & rental scams in the Netherlands: the ultimate red flag guide

Finding housing in the Netherlands can be ridiculously hard — and there's a minefield of scams to...

5 questions people ask about living on a houseboat

After battling the notorious Amsterdam housing market for months, despairingly feeling like I was never going to...

Rental deposits in the Netherlands: how to get your cash back

Getting your rental deposit back in the Netherlands should be pretty straightforward. But, alas, landlords are not...