Expat Republic Leiden

Join our free webinar and get clear insights into market conditions, legal obligations, tax considerations, and long-term outcomes. Practical guidance to help you make the right decision.

Details:
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 CET
Where: Online

🏗️ Did you know there are over 1,500 ongoing new construction projects in the Netherlands, with more than 152 projects right around Amsterdam? 🌆

❓ Ever wondered how mortgages work for newly built properties? What's a building deposit, and how can you handle double expenses?

There's a common myth that getting a mortgage for a new build property is way more complicated. But don't worry, we're here to help YOU understand the process of securing a mortgage for newly built properties and guide you through every step of the journey.

Topics we'll cover:

• Why it makes sense to buy or invest in a property.
• The unique benefits of purchasing a new build in the Netherlands.
• The process and timeline when buying a newly built home.
• What to expect and when to expect it.
• A down-to-earth overview of new-build mortgages and your next steps.

Wave goodbye to confusion and join our webinar as we walk you through the ins and outs of securing a mortgage for newly built properties. Let's make it simple and fun together!

Selling a house can be a long, complicated and stressful process, especially if you are not experienced in the Dutch real-estate market or know the legal requirements and your obligations.

Most people who sell their house in the Netherlands use the services of a professional real estate agent to take care of the entire process. However, how do you know if you've chosen the best real estate agent to sell your property?

Welocate uses only local real-estate agents with a proven track record, ensuring you get the best quality and service available. We arrange everything for you at a fixed rate of 1.2% of the selling price including 21% VAT.

Don’t Miss Out—Spaces Are Limited!
Join us for this valuable session and receive expert guidance from Welocate BV, which is successfully managing properties nationwide. After the presentation, there will be a live Q&A session where you can get answers to your specific questions.

Speaking Dutch is one thing. But really understanding the Netherlands goes beyond language.

Why are Dutch people so direct?
Why do they cross the street like rules don’t exist?
Why do they love a good deal and talk about it openly?
And why do meetings sometimes seem to last forever?

These habits don’t come out of nowhere. They are shaped by history, culture, and the way this country developed over time.
During Roots of Amsterdam, we explore these questions together and connect them to everyday life in the Netherlands.

What you’ll explore
Roots of Amsterdam is a short, interactive course for internationals who want to better understand Dutch culture and society.

In three sessions, we combine:

• History
• Cultural insights
• Group discussions
• Real-life examples

The focus is simple: help you feel more at home in Amsterdam and understand the people around you a little better.
Each session takes you through a different chapter of Dutch history and its impact today:

Session 1: The origins of the Netherlands
How did the Dutch build their country from the sea?
And how does this history still influence the way people think and act today?

Session 2: Commercial Spirit – Amsterdam in the 17th century
How did Amsterdam become a global city?
And what does this period still mean for Dutch society now?

Session 3: Resistance against authority – The Dutch Revolt until today
From the squatting movement to modern culture.
What shaped today’s open and independent mindset?

Upcoming courses:
Session August – September | August 24, September 7, September 21

Regular lessons
Mondays
19:00 – 21:30

Location: Elandsgracht 70
Number of students: From 12 participants
Language: English
Cost: €95