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Life on a Dutch Barge 25/04/2008

If you are in the market for a new home, why not consider living on a ship? Roberta Cowan explores the option and talks with 'live aboard converts' about the advantages and disadvantages of a canal home existence. read more

Buying a home in the Netherlands 18/04/2008

Entering the property market is a big step — particularly for expats. Mindy Ran presents a brief guide to mortgages, the costs involved and the steps you will need to take. read more

Banksparen: for mortgages and pensions 18/04/2008

In 2008, the government introduced Banksparen, a new bank savings scheme for mortgages and pensions. Experts at Finsens Financial Advisors explain in detail what this means for expats. read more

The Dutch property market 18/04/2008

In some urban parts of the Netherlands, the Dutch property market has boomed, stabilised and, recently, risen again. So should an expatriate buy or rent a house? We give you some pointers. read more

Can I get a mortgage in the Netherlands? 18/04/2008

Mortgage advisor Henk van Seijen answers a readers question about whether they qualify for a mortgage on a short-term contract and short residence in the Netherlands. read more

Open ateliers in the Netherlands

Michele Carloni visits the open ateliers in the Jordaan and talks to established Russian artist Olga Okuneva about living and working in the Netherlands.

What's on selection 18-23 May

Includes Hugh Masekela, Kinky Friedman, Bharati, Witnessed From Within, Short story and improvisation workshops.

Art Pie International

Photos of work at alternative art fair Kunstvlaai (until 18 May) in Amsterdam.

Comic book originals break into art market

Original comic book artwork, from the boy adventurer Tintin to the cowboy Lucky Luke, is breaking into the European fine art market.

Goodbye to Dutch 'high' life

Even the Netherlands' world-famous "coffee shops" may not escape the present government's reforms. (Expatica readers have strong views on this - see end of article).

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