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7 things to consider when renting out your house in the Netherlands

Are you thinking of renting out your house in the Netherlands? There's a lot to consider, but...

Why don’t the Dutch say sorry?

Coming from England, I have the habit of saying "sorry" even if someone runs over my foot...

What does home contents insurance cover in the Netherlands?

So you’re thinking about getting home contents insurance — or you’ve just signed a policy — but...

Investing in the Netherlands: 7 key tips to get started today

Want to get started with investing in the Netherlands but don’t know where to start? I’ve been...

7 things you need as a freelancer in the Netherlands

So you’ve recently decided to become a ZZP’er (zelfstandige zonder personeel) — a self-employed person or a...

Here’s how to smash the Dutch integration exam, stress-free

The Dutch integration exam: feared, made fun of, and heavily debated. However, the time might come when...

How a lack of light in the Netherlands affects your health

When winter rolls around, the days become shorter and the nights longer. Here in the Netherlands, that...

What’s in a (woman’s) Dutch name?

"What’s in a name? That which we call a rose wo-" *old record scratching sound*. Wait a...