Where to Live

Expat housing locations

One of the most important decisions you’ll make upon arriving at your new location is where to live. The cost of housing, proximity to work, schools and amenities should be considered as well as your preferred neighbourhood. Some people prefer to stay in neighbourhoods popular with other internationals, while others choose to live in areas popular with locals. An Expatica poll reveals that when looking for expat accommodation,...

Where to Live - Essential Articles

01/02/2012 Making you feel at home in Haarlem (sponsored contribution)

Making you feel at home in Haarlem Nienke Bakker wants to encourage young professionals in the Amsterdam area to consider living in Haarlem - and she'll be happy to help you find the perfect living arrangement if you do.

01/06/2011 Belgian residence permits

Here is Expatica's guide to help you cut through the red tape on your way to gaining residency in Belgium, including how to register with your municipality.

15/02/2010 Where to live in France

Ready to take the plunge and move to France? Here’s a guide to property prices in different provinces of France, from Britanny to Alsace.

24/05/2009 Top architects unveil vision for Paris of the future

Last June, French President Nicolas Sarkozy 10 teams of architects and urban planners to imagine a ‘Grand Paris’ that would be among the world's most environmentally-friendly and boldly designed capitals.