Setting up home

Dutch regulations make it easy for residents to choose and change suppliers.

Utilities

In many cases, the utilities (gas, water and electricity) will already be connected and you just need to transfer them into your name. If you are paying an inclusive rent, check your contract carefully for what is covered in the monthly sum. You can connect all your utilities online at www.aansluitingen.nl (in Dutch), or www.utility-provider.nl offers a free service to connect expats with the best deal (in English).  

Communications

There is a huge range of options from many suppliers with combination deals for telephone (bellen), internet (surfen) and TV, charged under a single monthly fee.

Read more about Setting up your home in the Netherlands at the Expatica website and in the Expat Survival Guide.

Check out the exhibitors at the Expat Fair about Setting up home.