Different tools, same mission: the ACCESS helpdesk past and present

Since its foundation in 1986, ACCESS’ mission has always been serving internationals to settle successfully in the Netherlands through the experience of our volunteers, 90% of which are, or have been expats. One of the ways in which we do this is through our helpdesk....

Building Skills for the Future Through STEAM

The jobs of tomorrow have not yet been imagined. As the developments in science and technology continue to gather pace, it is of the utmost importance to nurture the skills that children need to succeed in the 21st century. At Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam,...

IamExpat Fair in Amsterdam, April 6th

Expats are citizens of the world, but they still have local needs. Whether you’re a new arrival or long-term resident, there’s a lot to learn about life in the Netherlands: from finding a house, job or school for your kids, to choosing an accountant, legal...

What Death Teaches About Living Abroad

Grief, distance, and what no relocation package prepares you for. There are many ways to learn about the country you’ve moved to and now live in. You learn it through its food, traffic, humour, the way strangers make — or avoid — eye contact on...

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...