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Fashion for good

There are few industries with a worse environmental record than fashion. But the Fashion for Good Experience in Amsterdam is driving the cleaning up of the apparel business. The stages of the apparel supply chain–including sourcing materials, designing, manufacturing, selling and transporting clothing–is energy-intensive, wasteful...

Planning to rent your house out? Let your lender know!

The Dutch phrase ‘let op!’ means ‘watch out’ – and if you ever intend to rent out your home, you should bear this in mind. It might make sense for internationals to buy a property in the Netherlands, even if they don’t stay in the...

The right price for a furnished apartment

The monthly rent of a residential property consists of multiple components: the basic rent (kale huur) and service charges. The basic rent depends on the size, technical condition, and specifications of the apartment. The reasonable (basic) rent can be calculated based on the Housing Valuation...