A Tale Of Survival: Living In A Tiny Apartment in Amsterdam
How I managed to move from a 130 acre rural property in Australia to live in a spatially challenged 30 square meter apartment in Amsterdam Coming from a small town of about 3000 people (plus 2000...
View ArticleHousing in Holland – Preparing the Nest
The Challenges of housing in Holland There are a certain amount of challenges to overcome before you actually move in to the house you want (or whatever you found that was closest to what you wanted)....
View ArticleTips for Home Buying in the Netherlands and UK
The Dutch and the British have a lot in common: We both have royal families. Both love chips and Brits have even come round to having mayonnaise on them, as this helpful map illustrates. And Brits have...
View ArticleWhat’s with housing in Holland… and Amsterdam?
It’s an unusually sunny day in the old city of Zwolle, I’m with my brother-in-law exploring after a visit to the IND. The town dates back to around 800 A.D and even though towns like these pepper...
View ArticleAmsterdam and Airbnb: Now Only 60 Days a Year
Is the constant sound of trolley’s driving you mad? Is there a new group of Italian guys living it up every weekend next door? Is the guy who used to live there now driving a Porsche while just...
View ArticleTips For Finding A Flat Share In Amsterdam
Looking for a decent flat share in Amsterdam? Who isn’t?! We tell you why it’s like hell (but will also help) Maybe you think you’re a strong person. Maybe you think you’ve developed the hardness of...
View ArticleA short history of Dutch spatial planning
We can’t all live on the historic canals of the old Dutch cities. Let’s have a look at the short history of Dutch spatial planning and towns like Zoetermeer, Purmerend and Hoofddorp… You’re driving...
View ArticleRoom Viewing Etiquette: Tips For Not Alienating People In Person
This guide on room viewing in the Netherlands (and not sucking at it) is a follow-up to our previous article on responding to room ads in Amsterdam. So, brave flat-hunter, you’ve followed the tips in...
View ArticleAmster-too-damn-expensive! Housing market in the Netherlands out of control?
Is the housing market in the Netherlands out of control and getting way too expensive? It’s presented as news, but most of you reading this probably knew this already: living in the more popular cities...
View ArticleWhere to live in Rotterdam? The guide to the neighborhoods of Rotterdam
So, you’re moving to Rotterdam? Great, but where to live in Rotterdam? Where should you even start looking when it comes to neighborhoods of Rotterdam? Well, we at DutchReview thought we’d help you out...
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View ArticleWhere to live in Utrecht? The neighborhoods of Utrecht
Where to live in Utrecht? DutchReview sets out to find you the best neighborhoods of Utrecht (and yes, also some ‘meh’ but cheap neighborhoods of Utrecht) Congratulations, you’re moving to Utrecht!...
View ArticleThe Student Housing Nightmare: A tale of discrimination, fraud and protest
As the academic year begins once again, you might imagine that the start of the semester is a joyous time when new students spend their time getting drunk, missing their first lectures, and making...
View ArticleWhere to live in Amsterdam – the definitive guide to neighbourhoods in Amsterdam
So you’re moving to Amsterdam? Well you won’t regret it. Amsterdam is a great city and most people who settle here feel at home right away. But where to live in Amsterdam? There’s of course not just...
View ArticleRent or buy a house in the Netherlands? What you need to know in 2018
Why Expats often rent (but might be better off to buy a house in the Netherlands) When you need to move abroad, a rental property is ideal in the beginning and the most common option. Even apart from...
View ArticleDelfzijl has the cheapest houses while Bloemendaal has the priciest in the...
Delfzijl has the cheapest houses while Bloemendaal has the priciest in the Netherlands Looking for a new house to buy? Then don’t forget to include Delfzijl in your list! A ccording to a new report...
View ArticleHave over €7.000 a month to spare? Check out this amazing Amsterdam apartment...
Looking for your dream apartment? So, we often talk about the crazy rental prices in the Netherlands, especially in Amsterdam. Well I think we have found one of the most expensive apartments around....
View ArticleInternet, Gas and Electricity! The guide to Utilities in the Netherlands
The guide to sorting utilities in the Netherlands The dreaded task of sorting your utilities in the Netherlands, is just one thing that you’re going to have to contend with when you move to the...
View ArticleGuide to Furnishing Your House in the Netherlands (Cheaply)!
Want to know tips on furnishing your house in the Netherlands? Well, you’ve come to the right place. So, you’ve just moved into your new place and it’s unfurnished, semi-furnished or just ugly....
View Article7 things to know when using a Dutch rental agency
So, you’re planning on using a Dutch rental agency in 2018? (oh dear) First things first, welcome to the Netherlands! Also welcome to the wonderful world of renting a house from a Dutch rental agency....
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