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Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Oct 12th 2010, 8:03 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Taking Tulip Bulbs to the USA

When we visit we have found the easiest way is to buy bulbs at the Duty Free shop Schiphol airport. They have a good selection and have the right certification for import into the US.
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 22nd 2010, 2:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,453
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Mortgage in the Netherlands with collateral abroad

It is also worth talking to the banks such as ABN-AMRO or ING. They will also sometimes lend 100%+ (although they are more difficult since the credit crunch).
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 15th 2010, 10:07 am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,132
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Holland/Belgium Tax

I think the general principal where you work in one country but live in another is that you will pay tax in the country where you work (receive income).

It is possible that you may have to fill...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 15th 2010, 9:53 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,338
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Tax returns - fiscale partners

If you are married then you are automatically fiscal partners.

Otherwise it is possible if you live together under the following conditions:

1). That you have lived together for a period of...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Sep 25th 2009, 5:16 am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,150
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Expat friendly banks?

I would fully agree with the previous comments. Also, our experience is that ABN-AMRO staff are very helpful in giving financial advice and (as is the case everywhere in the Netherlands) will be...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Aug 21st 2009, 2:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 10,407
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Need some advise on job offer in Hoofddorp

A couple of points:

1). Check on the level of benefits. These can be pretty generous (e.g. an extra months pay for vacations). I have alsoalways got an extra months pay at Christmas and various...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Aug 21st 2009, 2:24 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 3,070
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Utility Costs in Eindhoven

We live in Eindhoven and I can give you our costs for the last year:

Water (Brabant Water): 28 euro/month
Electricity (E-On):90 euro/month
Gas (E-on): 156 euro/month

This is for a largish...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Aug 21st 2009, 2:14 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Considering moving to Amsterdam/Spain/France

Not sure race issues in the NL are any worse than the UK. What is a major concern here at the moment is the rise of Muslim extremism and this has prompted a backlash (e.g. Geert Wilders party the VVD...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Aug 21st 2009, 1:57 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 11,813
Posted By Rumpole

Re: itv in holland

As previously stated the easiest (and cheapest) way is via satellite. Also you can then get not only ITV1 but also ITV2,3,4 etc as well as the whole gamut of BBC and Channel 4 channels etc.

I...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Jul 23rd 2009, 12:51 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 11,813
Posted By Rumpole

Re: itv in holland

You obviously need a box. Bombeeck supplied us with a basic box (which was around 50 euro) which was OK except that it didn't have the interactive services, programme guide and would only get the...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:53 am
Replies: 9
Views: 11,813
Posted By Rumpole

Re: itv in holland

Easiest way to get ITV (and other UK channels) is via satellite. A slightly larger dish is needed than in the UK. You can easily get the dish and a set top box in Holland. We went to Bombeeck in...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 9th 2009, 12:18 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,059
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Tax Relief on my mortgage

If you can manage Dutch it may be relatively straightforward to file your taxes using the online program from the belastingdienst. I have been doing this this morning and have managed to complete it...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 6th 2009, 3:04 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 7,854
Posted By Rumpole

Re: tweetalig onderwijs/bilingual dutch-english

I don't have any personal experience of tweetalig onderwijs (bilinugual education) but my understanding (gleaned from Elsevier magazine) is that this is becoming very popular in the Netherlands and...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 6th 2009, 2:48 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 13,535
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Is it possible to live in the NL without knowing Dutch?

A few tips regarding learning Dutch:

1). Check to see if there are any evening classes for foreigners to learn Dutch. When we came to Eindhoven (over 20 years ago) my employer sent us to a...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 6th 2009, 2:32 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Posted By Rumpole

Re: 30% Ruling & Unemployment Benefit

I wouldn't have thought that you would automatically be disqualified but remember that the 30% rule is not automatic. It only applies in professions where there is a skill shortage and it would be...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 6th 2009, 2:18 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,059
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Tax Relief on my mortgage

One of the problems with living abroad is that you are much further from family and friends in the "old country". With elderly relatives it is difficult. We had to face this several years ago with my...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 5th 2009, 5:51 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,059
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Tax Relief on my mortgage

Don't really care for carnaval personally. In the past we usually escaped by going skiing during our boys holiday. Now that they are at University we don't have that excuse.

However this year I...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Mar 2nd 2009, 7:36 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,059
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Tax Relief on my mortgage

You should be able to get your tax back in advance---look for voorlopige teruggaaf: see http://www.belastingdienst.nl/particulier/voorlopige_aanslag/

I don't think this is available in English but...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Dec 8th 2008, 1:09 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 13,535
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Is it possible to live in the NL without knowing Dutch?

I know people that have lived in the Netherlands for more than 20 years without ever learning Dutch. However it is is well worth making the effort to become reasonably fluent if you are planning to...
Forum: Europe
Dec 8th 2008, 1:01 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 888
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Financial help for students in Scotland

My understanding is that he should be classified as an EU student if he has been resident in the EU (excluding England) for the last 3 years. Our son is currently studying in Wales and because we...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Sep 12th 2008, 8:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 12,548
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Dutch Estate Agents

I think I understand now!

I presume you would like to try to sell your house in Spain through a Dutch agent.

In that case like rightmove in the uk www.funda.nl (which is the Dutch equivalent)...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Sep 10th 2008, 8:30 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,575
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Traffic tickets

A few years ago we got a parking ticket but wrote a very apologetic letter explaining the circumstances (only a few minutes, dropping off elderly relative...). Amazingly they let us off.

If you...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Sep 9th 2008, 7:37 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 8,618
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Citizen's Advice Bureau

Also there is the Ombudsman (http://www.ombudsman.nl/) for claims against the government (we British even have borrowed the name!).

For general advice on legal matters you can try the Raad van...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Sep 9th 2008, 7:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 12,548
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Dutch Estate Agents

Not sure that I fully understand your question.

Most Dutch estate agents are independent (there are very few chains) so in any case it is difficult top make recommendations without knowing your...
Forum: Belgium , Netherlands, Luxembourg
Sep 9th 2008, 7:19 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
Posted By Rumpole

Re: Where to buy an iron?!

In addition to Its I would also suggest either Harense Smid (if they happen to be near you), Mediamarkt or if you already know what you want the Kijkshop (which is like Argos).
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