Real estate transfer tax in the Netherlands

Have you found your Dutch dream home? Apart from having the buying process concluded properly, it is of particular importance to also comprehend all aspects relating to acquiring the ownership of your new abode. A part of this acquisition process is the payment of transfer...

Childcare: Magical friendships starts at Big Ben Kids

Childcare provider Big Ben Kids with locations in The Hague, Wassenaar and Amstelveen, aims to be more than just childcare and has invested in the development of the organisation over the past year. Read more about it in this article.

New energy driven mortgage rules in 2024

The end of the year is nearby which means time for family, friends, festivities and making new plans for 2024. If buying a house is one of your plans make sure you know what it takes. The rules for mortgages change every year so it's...

Out of this world

Out of this world: Missions designed and tested at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands are circling Earth, landing on planetary bodies, and probing far into the Solar System.

Self-care: The art of minding your own business

As expats, we’re reminded more than most people of what self-care is every time we fly to our next assignment or home to visit loved ones. We’re urged, in case of an emergency landing, to put on our oxygen masks before assisting others… even our...