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.

BSN: Welcoming new families

Moving to a new country with your family is not always easy to do. You and your children are uprooted from their school and from friends and daily routines. This can be a stressful time for the whole family. There are many things that need...

Finding Your Dream Home in the Netherlands

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...

Salary suspended or stopped in case of illness?

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.

Housing: Why We Chose the Slow Life Down South

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...