The Dutch Expat Guide

NEW COUNTRY. NEW START. NEW PEOPLE. NEW YOU.

If you’re preparing for life in the Netherlands, EXPAT WELCOME is the clear, friendly and truly useful guide that helps you settle in with confidence. Forget the scattered tips from social media. This book brings together the essential knowledge every newcomer genuinely needs. From the realities of the Dutch housing market to mortgages, renting, schools and everyday life. You’ll find everything explained simply, accurately and with a huge Dutch smile.

Inside you’ll discover:

• How buying a home in the Netherlands really works; bidding, notaries, hidden costs and what to expect in a tight market.
• What every expat must know about mortgages, interest rates, NHG and key financial rules.
• Renting made easy, contracts, deposits, tenant rights and the pitfalls to avoid.
• A clear overview of the Dutch school system, enrolment and childcare options.
• Enjoyable insights into Dutch daily life, weather, habits, holidays and those charming quirks.
• Plus an indispensable A–Z of Dutch housing terms you’ll use again and again.
  

Practical and surprisingly fun EXPAT WELCOME by Ready4NL helps you turn a new adventure into a well-prepared fresh start in the Netherlands.