Living in Netherlands: Family networks

Every person who has landed in a foreign country, with high expectations of their new life, knows how difficult it can be to find your feet and adjust. This article shares some tips to kickstart your life as a new expat here in The Netherlands.

Co-buying cohabitors

If you and your partner are planning to buy your home in the Netherlands, you may have already discovered that a lot is involved in this process. One crucial facet is financing the purchase sum. Private funds are occasionally used by one of the partners...

8 Ways to lose your job in Holland 

      As an expat, the most common reason to move to a new land is work – but which country will protect your rights in the workplace when you are there? Expat employment specialist Godelijn Boonman explains what makes the Netherlands a great choice for international workers. For anyone who has moved country to follow...

Mind the Stairs (And Other Stories from Home)

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!

ACCESS NL Anniversary: ACCESS at 35!

ACCESS has successfully adapted over 35 years, remaining the preeminent resource of information and support for internationals in the Netherlands.