The current labour market in the Netherlands is tight, especially for specialized functions. However, there are several reasons why companies may choose to recruit employees from abroad. Reasons to recruit employees from abroad Such reasons can be: Access to a […]
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ChatGPT and relocation assistance
In the past weeks I’ve done some research on ChatGPT and relocation assistance. I asked questions and received answers. Some of those answers were like we would also give them, many of them gave incomplete and/or incorrect information. ChatGPT advantages […]
The housing market in the Netherlands – March 2023
Maybe you remember the updates we shared with you in 2022. The housing market in the Netherlands became incredibly tense. In many cases it was difficult to book viewings and on several occasions, it took even a number of attempts before we could secure a […]
Navigating the Mortgage Process in the Netherlands
Thinking of buying a home in the Netherlands? The mortgage process is one of the most important parts in this journey. The journey to homeownership can be a complex one, with unique rules, laws, and taxation to consider. This can […]
More or fewer affordable rental properties?
Dutch Minister of Housing Hugo de Jonge has announced measures to make rental properties in the bigger cities more affordable again. However, most of the landlords and real estate agents fear the opposite effect. The plans to make rental properties more […]
6 steps for buying a house in the Netherlands
Advantages of buying a house in the Netherlands Do you enjoy living in the Netherlands and do you want to stay here for a longer period of time? Then buying a house could be a smart investment. However, we always […]
2023 salary thresholds announced
Immigration salary criteria On 30 November 2022, the Dutch government announced that the salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and European Blue Card holders for the year 2023 will increase with 3,47%. The government based this percentage on the index rate published by the […]
Hiring Ukrainian employees
Update: Hiring Ukrainian employees to work in the Netherlands The process of hiring Ukrainian employees has been simplified by the Dutch immigration authorities. Since 4 March 2022, Ukrainians fall under the Temporary Protection Directive which allows them to live and […]
30% ruling will be capped per 2024
Amendments in the 30%-ruling benefit The 30%-ruling is a tax ruling for people who move to the Netherlands from abroad. The ruling compensates for so-called extraterritorial costs, meaning the extra costs that an employee makes by moving to a different country. […]
6 tips if you have relocating employees to the Netherlands
Settle Service has been assisting international employees for over 30 years. More people than ever before are choosing to make The Netherlands their new home. And we mean waaaay more people. The market is really flooded! This is causing big challenges around housing, schooling and registrations. Do you have relocating employees to the Netherlands? In this article you will find 6 tips to make sure your employee’s relocation […]
