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

"An apartment?" your HR manager looks vague, eyes cloud over. She fumbles in a desk drawer and hands you a crumpled list of housing agencies in Amsterdam. What do you do now? Mike Russell describes the pitfalls to watch for and questions to ask when navigating the housing agency labyrinth in the Netherlands. read more

A market saturated with product, an economy built upon a once booming property development industry, a world wide economic recession, the pound losing ground to the euro, scare mongering in the European press, failing property prices, developers closing, corruption cases opening. All of the above and much more have recently being making headlines in the European press not to mention the Spanish press themselves. read more

Next to all the paperwork, finding a place to call home in the Netherlands – either to rent or buy – is one of the greatest challenges you’ll face. Connie Moser takes a look at 'Housing in Holland' an essential read to help you on your way. read more

An exchange student from Canada finds out that leaving his rented accommodation in Groningen isn’t quite as easy as expected. Housing expert Mike Russell offers some tips. read more

As building plots are getting increasingly scarce in waterlogged Amsterdam, its people have rediscovered the floating home. read more

The Dutch answer to fears over climate change and lack of space is a modern three storey luxury villa with a roof terrace, large living room, three bedrooms and, crucially ... a waterproof hull. Alix Rijckaert reports. read more