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Set up your home in the Netherlands with ease: figure out how to get internet, TV, and SIM cards, and get essential tips on recycling and sustainable living.

Setting up utilities in the Netherlands

Turn your new Dutch house into a home with our expert guide to setting up utilities in the Netherlands, including water, gas, and electricity.

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Where to get the news in the Netherlands

Discover the most reliable Dutch and English-language news sources to stay up to date with current events in the Netherlands and worldwide.

How to get a phone number and a SIM card in the Netherlands

Get connected with your new friends and colleagues with our guide to getting a mobile phone and SIM card in the Netherlands.

Home insurance in the Netherlands: property, contents, and liability

Find out all you need to know about home insurance in the Netherlands and protect your property, from the walls to your personal belongings.

Setting up TV, home phone, and internet in the Netherlands

Moving into your new Dutch home? Get yourself connected with our guide to setting up TV, home phone, and the internet in the Netherlands.

House renovations in the Netherlands

If you get a Dutch mortgage, you could take advantage of the bouwdepot, which you can use for house renovations in the Netherlands.

10 simple ways to live sustainably in the Netherlands

Want to make your new Dutch life greener? Find out how with our list of 10 ways to live sustainably in the Netherlands.

Dutch supermarkets and grocery stores

Getting a taste for Dutch life? Find out more about food shopping in the Netherlands with our guide to Dutch supermarkets and grocery stores.

Shopping in the Netherlands: furniture, shoes, and more

From home furnishings to the latest must-have toys, find out where to buy all the essentials with our guide to shopping in the Netherlands.

Top must-have apps in the Netherlands

New to the Netherlands? Make your life easier in your new home country by downloading these must-have apps in the Netherlands.

Garbage collection and recycling in the Netherlands

How much do you know about garbage collection and recycling in the Netherlands? Find out with our guide that covers all the essentials.

The postal service in the Netherlands

Learn everything about the postal service in the Netherlands, from receiving packages and sending letters overseas to finding a post box.

TV and radio in the Netherlands

Want to keep up with the news? Looking to binge your favorite series? Here’s all you need to know about TV and radio in the Netherlands.