Prinsjesdag: Dutch politics and hats?

Where else in the world could you celebrate a new budget with a carriage ride, fancy horses and lots and lots of hats? On the third Tuesday in September, tens of thousands of visitors turn out in The Hague for the yearly presentation of the...

The right price for a furnished apartment

The monthly rent of a residential property consists of multiple components: the basic rent (kale huur) and service charges. The basic rent depends on the size, technical condition, and specifications of the apartment. The reasonable (basic) rent can be calculated based on the Housing Valuation...

Buzzword Busting: Decoding Financial Jargon

In this article we address key financial terms and how they are used when people are talking about the financial markets.

The Written Requirement When Buying a Property

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...

Go Your Own Way: Finding the Right Pathway through the Sixth Form

We all have individual strengths, interests and goals. For young adults, at an important stage of their lives, choosing which pathway to follow through school and beyond is an important decision. Typically, students in Dutch education choose their path in the third year of middle...