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25/11/2009 Where to live in Amsterdam

Amsterdam remains one of Europe's best cities to live in and each district has a distinctive atmosphere. Here's a guided tour through the...

01/11/2009 Where to live in Amstelveen

Green and leafy, nestled between Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport and flanked by the huge park Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen is suburban, and family...

01/08/2009 Renting or buying in the Netherlands?

Here is our introduction to the housing market in the Netherlands. Should you rent or buy?

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...

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...

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.

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Setting up home in the Netherlands

Setting up home in the Netherlands

A guide to telephone, internet and television along with utility services water, electricity and gas in the Netherlands.

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2009.

The Netherlands at a glance

The Netherlands at a glance

Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.

Giving birth in the Netherlands

Giving birth in the Netherlands

The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.