Housing in the Netherlands

What is the DAFT Residence Permit? The Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) is a bilateral agreement between the United States and the Netherlands established on March 27, 1956. It allows American citizens to obtain Dutch residence permits as self-employed entrepreneurs.

By Darien Wilson A house for sale in Amsterdam When most Americans think of the Netherlands, Amsterdam usually comes to mind. With lanky...

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As an American searching for a property to rent in the Netherlands, you may find yourself confused or even bewildered by some of the Dutch housing terminology—especially after translating listings from Dutch to English. For example, gestoffeerd literally means “upholstered,” but what does that actually mean in terms of housing? Here’s a quick breakdown of common Dutch housing rental terms and how they compare to what you might be used to seeing when shopping for properties i

One of the first steps of the DAFT visa (Dutch American Friendship Treaty) application is to secure housing in the Netherlands, and that presents a number of challenges.