Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Amsterdam, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Setting up Home
Once you’ve completed the process of finding your house, it's time to start making it into a home. Having a secure and comfortable base is the key to feeling at ease in any country. There... read more
Moving Services
Moving services in the Netherlands are quite reliable but costs can vary so make sure you shop around for quotes. If you’re coming from a non-EU country and are bringing household goods... read more
Furnishing Your Home
The steps you’ll need to take when furnishing your home depend on whether or not you are buying or renting. If you are renting you will have the choice of furnished, semi-furnished or... read more
Tailors
There are many small tailors throughout the city, some of which offer curtain making services as well as repairs for clothes and dry cleaning. Specialists usually carry out... read more
Household Insurance
Home thefts are not common in Amsterdam, perhaps due to the close proximity of neighbours. Still, it does happen and it is always wise to have insurance. You should take out insurance for... read more
Laundry Services
Most houses have a washing machine connection and most rental properties will have one already installed. It is not customary in the Netherlands for apartment buildings to have shared... read more
Domestic Help
In the Netherlands people do not have live-in maids, but it is quite common to have someone come to clean the house regularly. The best way to find help is word of mouth, via the... read more
Babysitting & Childcare
It’s quite difficult to find a babysitter in Amsterdam, but there a few ways to go about it. There are some online databases which you can subscribe to and there are classifieds online at... read more
