Serge Gerritsma
Adjusting the 30% ruling: What does it mean for you?
The 30% ruling for expats has been back in the Dutch news a lot lately. What are the latest updates and what do they mean for you?...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Nov 12
- 4 min
The startup visa for expat entrepreneurs in the Netherlands
Planning to start your own business? The startup visa is a good residence permit option for expats who want to stay in the Netherlands....
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Serge Gerritsma
- Nov 5
- 3 min
How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands
Are you an expat considering your own home sweet Holland? Scratching your head on how to begin and own the process? When it comes to a...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Oct 24
- 2 min
Amsterdam district named world’s 9th coolest neighborhood in Time Out ranking
Amsterdam West is the ninth coolest neighborhood in the world, according to the sixth annual ranking by the news Time Out. The ranking...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Oct 20
- 1 min
Dutch pension system returns to top spot on list of world’s best
After two years in second place, the Netherlands pension system is again the best in the world, according to the annual Global Pension...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Oct 17
- 3 min
DAFT Treaty permit - Residency as an American national in the Netherlands: Harder than ever?
If you want to obtain a residence permit in the Netherlands, and you hold a US passport, you have a head start compared to people with...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Oct 15
- 2 min
Homes in Amsterdam - seekers, sellers expect more home overbidding
Home seekers, sellers expect more overbidding on Dutch housing market: Funda Both potential buyers and sellers in the Dutch housing...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Oct 5
- 3 min
3 tips for moving to your new home in the Netherlands
As you prepare to move into your new home and immerse yourself in the rich culture and scenic landscapes of the Netherlands, it's only...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Sep 17
- 1 min
Becoming an entrepreneur in the Netherlands
Some people prefer to be their own boss. If you are one of them, you are in luck because the Netherlands is well known for its excellent...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Partner Visa - Many people move to the Netherlands each year to join partners and family members.
Who can move to the Netherlands to join family? Who does not need a family visa to move to the Netherlands? All EU/EFTA citizens can move...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Aug 23
- 1 min
House prices to fall 5% this year, 3% in 2024: ABN Amro
ABN Amro economists expect the number of people buying and selling houses to continue to fall in 2024, despite the recent uptick in...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Dutch start-ups create more jobs, sector supports 135,000 positions
While tech giants such as Meta, MessageBird and Twitter are slashing their workforces, the number of jobs at Dutch start-up firms rose...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 25
- 1 min
First-time buyers in large cities benefited most from home price decrease
First-time buyers who entered the housing market in the big cities benefited most from falling house prices in the second quarter. The...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Investors withdrawing from Dutch housing market
Investors are withdrawing from the Dutch housing market, buying far fewer homes than four years ago. That is good news for people looking...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 14
- 3 min
FOUR LEGAL DIFFERENCES YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN RELOCATING TO THE NETHERLANDS
Relocating to any country is a big step. Aside from all the cultural differences and language barriers the way the legal system and...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 11
- 4 min
The 30% ruling in the Netherlands, how does it work?
Foreign employees that are hired to work in the Netherlands often have to deal with a lot of additional costs. Think about medical checks...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 9
- 4 min
Going local: Dutch public schools for expat families
There are long waiting lists for international schools in Amsterdam. But for expat families, local Dutch schools are an option, too....
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 4
- 2 min
The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (also known as DAFT or Dutch American Residency Treaty)
The DAFT-Visa is an agreement between the United States of America and The Netherlands signed into law at The Hague on March 27, 1956....
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Moving to The Netherlands - rent or buy a home?
Expats are not always sure how long they will stay in one place or country. This makes it important to to think carefully about buying or...
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