PaxNL
South African looking for information about Netherlands
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10
About me
South African
Lives in Nijmegen, Gelderland
Registration: 11 July 2019
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Wegenbelasting / Road Tax by PaxNL
Hi, In researching the possible purchase of a vehicle and the associated costs, I realized that road tax in the Netherlands is quiet hefty. I am trying to put a decent budget together, but am struggling to find a decent on-line calculator that ...
Hi Cynic, Thanks, and yes I will take you up on your offer to share your experience with EV vs "regular" vehicles. I would be happy if you send this to me via DM as you have suggested. Read More
Wegenbelasting / Road Tax by PaxNL
Hi, In researching the possible purchase of a vehicle and the associated costs, I realized that road tax in the Netherlands is quiet hefty. I am trying to put a decent budget together, but am struggling to find a decent on-line calculator that ...
Hi, Thanks for your input and contextualizing private car ownership in the Netherlands and specifically for answering my question around how the tax is paid and verifying the accuracy of the calculator with the that of the tax authority. To be ... Read More
Wegenbelasting / Road Tax
Hi, In researching the possible purchase of a vehicle and the associated costs, I realized that road tax in the Netherlands is quiet hefty. I am trying to put a decent budget together, but am struggling to find a decent on-line calculator that ... Read More
Which mobile network and why?
Hi,I'd like to hear from others who have relocated, on how and why you chose the mobile network / contract聽 you did, and if you are happy with your choice (now presumably down the line)?I am investigating which cellular provider to go with, ... Read More
Which Bank and why? by PaxNL
Hi, I'd like to hear from others who have relocated, on how and why you chose the bank you did, and if you are happy with your choice (now presumably down the line)? I am investigating which bank to go with, should our relocation materialize, ...
Thank you both for your input. I have also found this site, which attempts to post the info in a single place. Not too sure how the star ratings are arrived at though. Also, it would be great if someone, who actually banks with these banks can ... Read More
Which Bank and why?
Hi, I'd like to hear from others who have relocated, on how and why you chose the bank you did, and if you are happy with your choice (now presumably down the line)? I am investigating which bank to go with, should our relocation materialize, ... Read More
Internation or biligual schools. by Abeergh
Hello everyone, My name is Abeer and my husband has a job offer in a company near Groningen in Netherland. Currently we live in Britain. I鈥檓 a bit worried about the kids (10 and 7years) as their native is English and my eldest will have to do ...
Hi All, Thank you for your further comments. I was in the Netherlands last week for my job interview and used the opportunity to also meet with three school principles (Dutch primary, Dutch secondary and an International school). In essence their ... Read More
Internation or biligual schools. by Abeergh
Hello everyone, My name is Abeer and my husband has a job offer in a company near Groningen in Netherland. Currently we live in Britain. I鈥檓 a bit worried about the kids (10 and 7years) as their native is English and my eldest will have to do ...
Hi and thank you (Ramses K, CapetownKari and Cynic) for your prompt replies and input! @Ramses K, thank you, I did not realise that the exams are still in Dutch in the bilingual schools. I presumed that the subjects presented in English would also ... Read More
Internation or biligual schools. by Abeergh
Hello everyone, My name is Abeer and my husband has a job offer in a company near Groningen in Netherland. Currently we live in Britain. I鈥檓 a bit worried about the kids (10 and 7years) as their native is English and my eldest will have to do ...
Hi, I am reviving this oldish thread and hope to hear about some experiences from expats in similar positions. Our family's move is not yet certain, as I have only been invited to a job interview, but I would like to get my research done ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Good Day, I have been investigating a potential move to the Netherlands for some time, and have read quite a bit of forum posts on here as well. I have now been invited for a job interview and if all goes well, I will update my introduction when we ... Read More