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Lower rents in the Netherlands? That’s because of the sudden lack of expats

The absence of internationals in the major Dutch cities over the past year has resulted in a...

How to make the most of your Dutch mortgage: renovating and refinancing

Congratulations! You've jumped through the hoops and bought yourself the perfect Dutch house — well, almost perfect....

The Netherlands ranks at the top — for the most expensive internet prices

Thought the cost of living in the Netherlands was expensive enough already? Well, Belgian researchers just confirmed...

Up, up, up! Highest ever increase as housing prices skyrocket

Last year saw the highest increase in house prices in the Netherlands since the NVM began recording...

What’s in a (female) Dutch name?

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

Expats in the Netherlands, it’s time to speak up with #ShareMyVoice

You arrived in the Netherlands bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to dive into the cultural explosion that is...

How to read (and understand!) your Dutch payslip

Want to read your Dutch payslip like a pro?  You’ve scored the job, filled out the paperwork, put...

5 Dutch idioms that are just too bizarre when translated

The Dutch language is notorious for being difficult to understand. From all those guttural dips to the...