Ancient canal houses are cute, but do you see yourself living in a more sleek and modern setting? Hyde Park's upcoming open evening will let you glimpse into the latest new builds on offer in the Netherlands — and how to buy one. Located near Amsterdam, Hyde Park's innovative and exciting new build projects are […]
Summer is the time for chilling on a terrace, making new friends — oh, and finally learning some Dutch. If you find yourself kicking around stones while your international friends are back home for the summer, one way to fill your time is by starting (or continuing) to learn Dutch — and making some new […]
It's time for the third edition of Pasar Leiden, the annual festival that celebrates Indo and Indonesian culture. After its success in previous years, Pasar Leiden is just getting bigger and better. Organised in collaboration with the Indonesian embassy and hosted at the Pesthuis, the event takes place on Saturday, 31 August. And let me tell […]
September is the time to use that revitalised summer energy and return to school — specifically, a Dutch language school. But which one should you opt for? This free open day will help you decide. Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, September 10 will open its doors to anyone who is curious about starting a Dutch language […]
If there's one thing you need to do before buying a house in the Netherlands, it's educate yourself about the current market and the buying process. But as an international, how can you do this? Hanno regularly hosts a free “How to buy a house in the Netherlands” webinar. During this informative webinar, you will […]
As an adult, it's hard to admit it when you don't know something. Especially when it comes to things as important as how to buy a house — you'll learn about it as you go, right? Sure, that's one approach but another — which could very well save you time and money — is to […]
Buying a house in the Netherlands involves more than just securing a mortgage. You’ll need to work with professionals like buying agents, notaries, and tax advisors. But what exactly do these experts do? And how important is their role in the home buying process? To get the answer, you can sit down (either online or […]
Staying up to date with the news, your friends' lives, and your work to-do list is hard enough as it is — so it's understandable if you don't know much about the current Dutch housing market. Thankfully, there are people whose job it is to keep you informed and tell you about how to become […]
As we slowly approach the end of the year, many of us are thinking about what we have achieved — and more importantly, what we want to achieve by next year. Want to start a Dutch course? Then this event is for you. Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, October 22 will open its doors to anyone […]
Sometimes, all you need is for someone in a suit to stand across from you and use their expertise to tell you exactly what's going on. And sometimes, that person needs to be a Dutch mortgage expert. As an international in the Netherlands, our knowledge about certain aspects of life here has to be built […]
Are you looking for your dream home in the Netherlands? Then why not escape these gloomy autumn days to explore the warmth of Hyde Park in Hoofddorp? Hyde Park is an ultramodern urban district near Amsterdam, with residential blocks designed by some of the 'crème de la crème' of Dutch architects. READ MORE | Looking for […]
Being an expat in a foreign country comes with many privileges — but almost just as many challenges. For example, what do you know about the Dutch mortgage process? Hanno understands that for some of us living in the Netherlands, the process of buying a house is about as confusing as a Belastingdienst letter. This […]
