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Dutch Business – Striving for balance

A fellow Canadian who works as a manager for an IT company with offices in Amsterdam warned that working with Dutch colleagues might be challenging. I could expect to spend my time negotiating every little change in plans and might find that colleagues expect to...

Housing guide: Utrecht’s neighbourhoods

Are looking for housing? Why not explore Utrecht? Utrecht’s neighborhoods are diverse and full of personality, and many of them are very popular with young internationals. The costs of living might vary: consider your commute and whether you mind taking public transportation. You might be...

Planning to rent your house out? Let your lender know!

The Dutch phrase ‘let op!’ means ‘watch out’ – and if you ever intend to rent out your home, you should bear this in mind. It might make sense for internationals to buy a property in the Netherlands, even if they don’t stay in the...