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Am I eligible to get a mortgage in the Netherlands?

If you’re thinking of buying a house in the Netherlands as an international, the first question that...

17 ideas that make the Dutch sustainability super-heroes

The Dutch are using their creative brain-power to create innovative (and sometimes fun!) solutions to save the...

Surfing in the Netherlands: where to go and what to know in 2025

Surf’s up in the Netherlands? You bet. If you can brave the chilly waters, there are plenty...

What currency is used in the Netherlands? Paying in Amsterdam and beyond

Knowing what currency is used in the Netherlands is critical if you’re heading to the land of...

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...

Hybrid work in the Netherlands: 5 things to know

If you want more time with friends and family and less commuting, working from home some days...

The ultimate guide to finding a babysitter in the Netherlands

Having a babysitter in the Netherlands is a great way to ensure you get extra time for...

I went from A1 to B2 with this Dutch language school; here’s how it went

Learning Dutch can hang over the head of every international in the Netherlands.  But how do you learn...