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Take the stress out of house hunting in the Netherlands

Why internationals trust Expat Mortgages and how a special insurance product can help you bid on a house. Welcome to the Netherlands Welcome to the Netherlands, a country full of opportunity, character and charm! For many internationals, building a life here means finding a place...

Fresh at home

Fresh at home. Growing your own food has always been seen as a beneficial activity, which is why the 'allotment garden' has a long and rich history in the Netherlands and around Europe. Since the seventeenth century, townspeople in small cities have grown vegetables for...

Performance problems and PIPs

All companies aim to optimise performance, including the effectiveness of their employees. Godelijn Boonman of GMW lawyers explains what happens when employee performance becomes a problem and what a PIP means in practice.

2021 EAC Thesis Award: Chance to win €500!

The Expatriate Archive Centre (EAC) Thesis Award is back! Master's students around the world are invited to submit theses that contribute to the scholarship of expatriation studies. This year submissions must engage with the mission and objectives of the EAC. Application deadline is 31 March...

Dutch Winter traditions: Curiouser and curiouser...

Dutch Winter traditions: The Netherlands, like other European countries, has its share of curious winter traditions and festivities that may seem strange to outsiders.