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19/06/2009 Dutch anti-squatting business thrives amid economic crisis

Guido, a penniless student, could hardly believe his luck when offered lodging in the heart of Amsterdam at a fraction of the going rate -- a boon thanks to the credit crunch as property owners desperately fend off squatters.

05/05/2009 IJburg - living on the water

Amsterdam is a heavily populated city that is constantly expanding. One of the most ambitious urban projects to appear in the Netherlands in a generation is IJburg.

15/09/2008 Houses sink under ground

Houses sink under ground. Amsterdam metro lives up to name.

29/08/2008 Power in the wind

On a trip to Kinderdijk, Susan Tracy discovers there’s more than just a UNESCO World Heritage site.

27/08/2008 Where to live in Brussels

Here is our guide to living in the Belgian capital, from the calm of Uccle to the bustle of downtown St Géry.

15/08/2008 An expat view of housing in Europe

Seventy-one percent of expats in Europe surveyed by Expatica.com are happy with their housing in their country of residence, according to Expatica's latest E-special.

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