For internationals worldwide, finding a house or apartment in a new city/country is about much more than identifying the premises where you will live (regardless of whether you are buying or renting). Finding a place to live subconsciously becomes a vital step in ensuring you can settle in an unfamiliar environment.

Writer, entertainer and humourist Greg Shapiro has experienced a multitude of housing situations during his three decades living in Amsterdam. This seasoned Amsterdammer has a major bit of advice: MIND THE STAIRS!

Psychologist Katarina Gaborova delves into how financial stress and mental anxiety have become widespread with deep concern about energy bills, healthcare costs and basic household expenses.

Relocating to the Netherlands brings opportunities, but navigating the education system can be challenging. Soraya Education Advisor (SEA) provides tailored support to families, helping them make informed decisions for their children’s education.

In the Netherlands, an employment contract can be established for either a fixed term or an indefinite term. Understanding the intricacies of temporary employment contracts in the Netherlands is crucial for expats to ensure their rights are protected and to make informed decisions about their employment.

Real estate agent Cherene Kruger shares with ACCESS Magazine what internationals relocating to the Netherlands can expect from the property market.

With the beginning of each new academic year, the student housing crisis in the Netherlands reaches a tipping point. High demand, limited availability, and rising prices make finding suitable accommodations particularly challenging for students. Giulia Quaresima focuses on a creative solution: HospiHousing (home sharing).

There are as many options for banking in the Netherlands as there are financial institutions. By taking your time and carefully studying the variety of services on offer, you’ll be assured of finding the right bank for all your family’s needs.

At BlockVerse Institute, our mission is to prepare diverse talent for the future and actively shape a more inclusive digital world.  We accomplish this mission by providing skills in high-growth technologies and workplace-specific behaviours and then connecting the learners we train to employers who are keen to hire them.

Eerde International Boarding School offers unique opportunities for students worldwide to experience boarding school life while promoting intercultural exchange. In September 2024, Eerde welcomed middle school students from Goesan, South Korea, followed by a group from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.

Nastaran tells her family’s story about how and why they chose to live in Heerlen (southern Dutch province bordering Germany and Belgium). Among the family’s many considerations were: housing prices; the serene aspects of suburban living; desiring a spacious house with a garden and close to nature; living in a small town where their professional expertise could be valuable to the community. One important observation: residents of smaller cities are notably less stressed, friendlier, and always helpful. The family’s move down south checked all the boxes, and in the end, it turned their dream of living a storybook life in the Netherlands into a reality.

In the Netherlands, there are various ways to arrange a divorce, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. This feature article describes the main methods of divorce in the Netherlands, so you can make an informed choice that fits your unique situation.