buying property
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
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
Where to live in Leiden 17/11/2004
Set in the heart of the Randstad, Leiden is a picturesque college town that in many ways is the cultural and intellectual epicentre of the region. read more
Where to live in Amsterdam 29/07/2003
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 best parts. read more
Where to live in Utrecht 29/07/2003
Located in the heart of the Netherlands, Utrecht offers big city amenities and proximity to the Dutch countryside. The city and its environs remain one of the most attractive places to live in the country. Our guide will help you choose which area is right for you. read more
Where to live in Rotterdam 29/07/2003
Rotterdam is not often the first choice on an expat's list of places to live, but they are doing the city a disservice because it is one of the most dynamic, booming and constantly shifting cities in the Netherlands with a refreshing lack of tourists. read more
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Photos of work at alternative art fair Kunstvlaai (until 18 May) in Amsterdam.
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