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A warm welcome to Expat Republic The Hague!
Thanks for being part of the Expat Republic family! With events running across The Netherlands you're bound to find some really cool folks you can connect with. We hold various events on a regular basis aimed at bringing people together and having good old fashion fun. Please let us know if you'd like to be an event host or organizer: http://www.expatrepublic.com/contact/
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Here is some great info relevant for expats and expat life in The Netherlands:
Don't forget to join our Facebook group, so you can meet other expats and ask questions to our community. you can also signup to our newsletter where we feature loads of great info for expatriates and life in The Netherlands.
Housing:
• Guide to setting up utilities in The Netherlands
• The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Property in The Netherlands
• Finding a good cleaner in The Hague
• Buying a Property in The Netherlands
• Real Estate Agents in The Netherlands (and Property Management!)
• House Cleaning Services in The Hague & The Netherlands
Banking & Finance
• Setting up a Dutch bank account in 5 minutes with no BSN
• Transferring money from abroad
• Expat Financial Advisors in The Netherlands
• Everything you need to know about the 30% ruling
Bikes
• Guide to Buying a Bicycle in The Netherlands
Healthcare in The Netherlands
• Healthcare in The Netherlands Explained
Education
See you,
Karim P.S. Dutch are most certainly welcome and encouraged!
Our Sponsor
Special thank you to Beacon Financial Education for being our meetup group sponsor. They provide a myriad of education and information regarding investments and financial matters. Please do checkout their website and book an appointment with a financial advisor
If there's anything your missing please don't hesitate to let me know!
Cheers,
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Buying a House in The NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
Buying a house can be exciting as well as stressful, especially if you don’t have detailed knowledge of the process, market or legal obligations.
In this webinar, we will let you know about the current housing market, inform you of the process of buying a house in the Netherlands, and provide buying tips as well as how to avoid pitfalls.
The webinar will take approximately one hour, where our presentation takes about 30 minutes, and the remaining time is scheduled for any questions you might have.
If you still have any questions after the webinar has finished, you will be given the opportunity to schedule a private meeting with one of Welocate's advisors.
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FREEAbout The Sponsor
Since 2004 Welocate has been helping Expats buy their perfect home at the best price in the Netherlands, taking all their worries away. They've created a complete package to provide everything you need from start to finish, the Home Buyers Plan. - Discover Life Coaching as a Career – Open DayPaaskerk, Amstelveen
Join one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding professions on earth: life coaching! During this open day, you’ll learn all about the many exciting aspects of a coaching training program and find out if this career path is the right fit for you.
Special thanks to our friends at the Academy for Coaching and Counselling (ACC) for hosting this event.
ACC in a Nutshell
- Almost 30 Years of Experience: Since 1996, the ACC has trained thousands of successful coaches and counsellors. Most of them still hold a thriving practice, work as a teacher in the profession or have excelled in their professional careers.
- Comprehensive Training: Develop your coaching and counselling skills from foundational techniques to advanced specializations with the ACC’s flexible two-year English training program, tailored to support your unique learning path.
- National and International Recognition: Exemplary recognition for its institute and educational programs.
- Flexible Learning Options: The ACC training programs take place in various cities in the Netherlands or in a live online setting, accessible worldwide.
- Learn from Experts: The ACC teachers are experts in the field, so you will be taught by the best and learn from their experiences.
Join the Open Day in Amstelveen
Would you like to discover whether a coaching or counselling training program suits you? Or are you already a coach and would like to level up your skills?If so, join the ACC-team at the open day on Sunday the 22nd of June 2025 in Amstelveen. The event will take place from 1.00 pm until 4.30 pm. Participation is free of charge.
Location:
Paaskerk
Augustinuspark 1
1185 CN Amstelveen
View in Google MapsDuring this open day you will:
- Receive information about how to become a coach or counsellor in The Netherlands.
- Discover the ACC’s training programs and what can be achieved with them.
- Meet teachers, staff, and former students.
- Get informed about the ACC’s accreditations and recognitions.
- View course materials.
- Receive advice on which training program suits you best.
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FREEAbout ACC
The Academy for Coaching and Counselling (ACC) has offered training programs in the field of coaching and counselling since 1996. We stand for a personal approach with a focus on our students’ unique life paths. At the ACC, we attach great importance to quality. This is also reflected by our various accreditations, certifications and quality marks.We offer a two-year training program in English. This program will teach you the basics of coaching and counselling (Year 1) and become a more specialized coach/counsellor (Year 2). You can choose to participate in Year 1 only, or follow both years. Our training programs are available either in-person (classroom) or Live Online (via Zoom). The online program gives you the possibility to be guided by a teacher and practice with your fellow students onscreen from anywhere in the world.o
- Becoming a Landlord 101 | How to Rent out Your Home in the NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
The Dutch Housing Market is arguably one of the most competitive, yet regulated housing markets in the world. As a landlord, this means that there’ll be high demand for your property - but it also means that you’ll need to take on numerous responsibilities.
Questions you might be asking yourself…
- Am I legally allowed to let my property?
- How much can I charge for my property?
- How does renting out my property affect my mortgage?
- What are the standard lease agreements?
- How can I find reliable tenants?
- What am I legally responsible for?
- What if I want to move back into the property?
- How does this affect my taxes?
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Curious to learn more? Join our next webinar!
Join us at our How to Rent out Your Home in the Netherlands webinar where we will share everything you need to know to successfully rent out your property.➡️ Topics covered will include:
- Overview of the Dutch Rental Market
- Things to Consider Before Letting Your Property
- How to Find the Perfect Tenant(s)
- How to Craft a Lease Agreement
- How to Best Manage Your Property & Tenant(s)
- more!
After the presentation, which will take around 30-45 minutes, there will be plenty of time for Q&A to help you with your questions.
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FREE - Open Day – Learn Dutch the fun wayMBO College Centrum - ROC van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
During the Open Day, we would like to give you a chance to get to know us and our teachers, see how we work, and we will tell you about our unique ‘out-of-the-classroom’ teaching method. Our doors are open from 18.45 till 21.00 at Da Costastraat 36 (!), and the free trial lesson takes place between 19.00 and 20.30.
What you will learn in this webinar
➡️ Trial lesson for beginners
➡️Level assessment for advanced levels
➡️ Meet the team and ask all your questionsWhere & When
When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 18:45 – 21:00
Where: Da Costastraat 36 | AmsterdamRegister
FREEIf you are interested in joining one of our higher levels such as the intermediate or advanced courses you can take a level assessment to determine which one of our courses best fits your needs. Of course, you will also be able to officially enrol in one of our Dutch language courses at the Open Day.
