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Social housing

There’s not enough housing in the Netherlands and, what is available, is too expensive. It’s a common complaint among not just internationals living in the Netherlands, but also the Dutch themselves. However, the Dutch government has been involved in providing affordable housing in the country...

The 3 Most Interesting Queries of the Month | ACCESS

Dear ACCESS Help Desk, I am an Englishman living in Panama. and I am moving to Spain next month and am shipping my two dogs - Great Dane and English Bull Mastiff - via KLM to Schipol They will be received at the KLM Pet...

Grow within yourself, for yourself and by yourself

Have you been to a gym at the beginning of January? It’s busy and crowded with people talking about their new training programme as a part of their New Year’s resolutions. Go back to that same gym towards the end of December and you’ll discover...

Tenants not required to pay service fees to housing agencies

Supreme Court clears the way for claiming back service fees The Supreme Court ruled on 16 October 2015 that housing agencies are not allowed to charge any “service fees” to tenants. The only exception is when a tenant asks the housing agency to find a...

Book Review: All the Time We Thought We Had By Gordon Darroch

It’s possible that author Gordon Darroch’s memoir has already been recommended to you. In my case each recommendation came with hushed tones, knowing sighs, and a warning not to read it on public transport–unless you’re cool with blubbing your eyes out in front of complete...