With rents spiraling across the Netherlands – private sector rent costs an average of €2,200 per month in Amsterdam – buying a house can start to look appealing, particularly for expats who plan on spending a few years or longer in Holland. Buying a house offers an escape from rising rents, the freedom to redecorate…
American-born Jessica Smith caught the travel bug when she spent a year studying abroad i n the UK. After finishing her degree in Britain she started her own company and jumped straight into a busy career in the film industry. So when her visa renewal application was rejected last year, going home wasn’t an option….
Just like anywhere else, moving house in the Netherlands can be a stressful time. You may have found your dream place, secured a mortgage or lease, and signed the contract, but there’s still the issue of actually getting yourself and all your stuff there in (hopefully) one piece.
The Netherlands currently has a housing crisis and sadly my son and I were mixed up in it. At this moment there is more residents than available places to live. In August 2016 I sold my house in the United States and because of the late sale I didn’t get the place I wanted in…
It’s the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. It’s a chance to escape the uncertainty of spiraling rents and plant some permanent roots in the Netherlands. With social housing waiting lists pushing ten years and private sector rents averaging €2,200 per month, buying a house in Amsterdam can certainly seem like a good idea. Just like…
You’ve packed your bags and said goodbye to your homeland forever! Oh gosh no. Maybe not forever but maybe for a short while. One of the things we find newcomers struggle with is finding reasonably priced accommodations. This can be true for all budgets.
