by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
A lot of expats living in Amsterdam have paid a fee to an agent. According to Dutch law, in most cases this is not permitted. If you have paid a fee, rental expert Dafna Eccles tells you what you can do about it. If you rented an apartment in the past five...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
If you are looking to rent an apartment in the Netherlands, !Woon can help you avoid scams. There are many legitimate letting agents around, but, unfortunately, there are also quite a few unpleasant characters who especially target expat tenants. In general, it...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal
Renting expert Dafna Eccles returns with more advice on your renting-related questions. Q. Who pays for maintenance and repairs of the house, the tenant or the landlord? Tenants are responsible for small, inexpensive repairs that don’t require specialist skills,...
by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal, New to Amsterdam
Do you wonder if you are paying too much rent? And where can you get reliable and accurate information about renting issues in the Netherlands? Dafna Eccles from the !WOON answers your questions about renting. A common concern of tenants is whether they are...
by Amal Shakeb | Home Sweet Home, Legal, Money
Buying a house while living abroad can be fraught with uncertainties. Think about these questions to help you decide if it’s the right move for you. Buying a house is a huge commitment and responsibility. It becomes even more difficult if you are an expat and...
by Irina Musuc | Home Sweet Home, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Blogger and Amsterdam Mama Irina Musuc shares a few of the reasons why living in the Netherlands with kids is the best. Since moving to the Netherlands with my 12 and 9 year-old sons, I have discovered wonderful advantages of living in this country and I truly find it...