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BlockVerse Institute: Shaping a More Inclusive Digital Future
Date published: 2025/01/31
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 Welcomes Students from Around the Globe
Date published: 2024/01/24
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.
Housing: Why We Chose the Slow Life Down South
Date published: 2025/01/17
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.
How to divorce in the Netherlands
Date published: 2025/01/10
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.
To Rent or to Buy? (That is the Question)
Date published: 2025/01/03
These Face2Face interviews conducted by Tasneem Hatimbhai look at two perspectives of buying or renting a home in the Netherlands. Internationals have similar as well as very different considerations about renting or buying a home than a Dutch family would. The many variables include: estimated duration of stay in the Netherlands, budget, safety, city/suburban/rural lifestyle, commuting. The interviewees highlight why buying or renting was the better choice for each of them.
Expat Mortgages: Finding Your Dream Property in the Netherlands
Date published: 2024/12/19
This ACCESS Partner Feature provided by Expat Mortgages emphasises that each client’s situation is unique and understands that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work. The home-buying process in the Netherlands may differ significantly from your home country, with distinct procedures, obligations, and ways to protect yourself as a buyer. Particularly in a competitive market, it’s crucial to be savvy.
Empathy Land: A Journey Towards Understanding and Connection
Date published: 2024/12/07
Empathy Land is not just a board game; it’s a comprehensive educational initiative developed by Connect2Us in collaboration with psychology students from Tilburg University. Successfully implemented in various schools and language training programs and used at work, the game focuses on cultivating citizenship skills and particularly intercultural understanding.
The Written Requirement When Buying a Property
Date published: 2024/11/29
This ACCESS Partner Feature written by GMW Lawyers expert Zoë Ris delves into the question, “Must a purchase agreement be in writing?” If the parties agree on the ‘essentials’ of the purchase, such as the price and the object, they are in principle bound to the agreement. However, for a private buyer, there is a written requirement which stipulates that the buyer is only bound to the purchase if it is documented in writing. Read this article to better understand the legalities surrounding your property purchase.
Finding Your Dream Home in the Netherlands
Date published: 2024/11/24
ACCESS Magazine editor and writer Richard Morris details the complex path to securing a home in the Netherlands. Whether you are renting or buying, it’s crucial to understand the fast-paced housing market and how to navi-gate the financial and legal requirements. Richard equips you with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions for finding your first or new Dutch home.
Even getting married has bureaucratic steps
Date published: 2024/11/02
After the excitement of an engagement and the thrill of planning a wedding, there are steps to consider in making your plans. Understanding the legal requirements and procedures is crucial for ensuring that your big day goes smoothly. This guide outlines the prerequisites and steps needed to tie the knot in the Netherlands.
Salary suspended or stopped in case of illness?
Date published: 2024/10/18
Salary suspension and salary stop are two separate measures that can be applied in different situations. This article explains the differences and when which remedy can be used.
Twelve Tips Easing Your Adjustment to the Netherlands
Date published: 2024/10/14
Adjusting to life in the Netherlands is a multifaceted journey, encompassing a tapestry of experiences, challenges and discoveries. It can be a transformational period that requires openness, adaptability, and a willingness to immerse oneself in a new culture but may also raise challenging experiences. This article gives you ‘twelve tips’ for moving to, living and settling well in the Netherlands.