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Watch: Recap King's Day Bingo 2023

#thisisH2S Time to recap on this year's King's Day Bingo! We organized an online bingo for our residents, hosted by Loïs and Bingo Queen Shona...

New in our offer: The Terminal in Helmond

New in our offer: The Terminal! These beautifully transformed apartments are fully furnished and have all you've ever wanted. We bet you'll love it here...

Everything about service costs

Are you renting a home? On top of your basic rent, you must also pay service costs. Find out more here...

How to prevent bike theft

In the Netherlands, there are more bikes than people (23,4 million – wow). Unfortunately, lots of bikes are stolen every day. Let’s give you some ways to protect your beloved bike...

Preparing for your stay in the Netherlands

#tips Before settling down in the Netherlands, you need to arrange many things. We listed the most important things to do in preparation for your stay here...

What is King's Day?

#kingsday What is King's Day? And why is everything orange? Find out everything about King's Day here...

Voting during the Dutch provincial elections

On March 15, 2023, the Dutch elections for provincial councils and 21 water boards take place. Apart from residents with a residence permit, non-Dutch people can also vote! Check here how it works...

How the Dutch celebrate their holidays and traditions in 2023

Discover all Dutch holidays and traditions celebrated in 2023. ...

All you need to know about housing allowance in 2023

#tips If you rent a home in the Netherlands, there’s a good chance that you may be entitled to receive housing allowance (Huurtoeslag). Find out more about the terms and conditions and the application process...

New kid in town: Genestetlaan in Nijmegen

#THISISH2S Hello, Nijmegen! From November 1, 2022, we've taken over the management of the 228 studios and apartments of Genestetlaan...

5x Saving on water

Water is not expensive in the Netherlands. But, if you want to contribute to sustainability and ultimately to a better world, saving on water is not a bad idea. Just becoming aware of your water usage will help you a lot with saving on water. Unconsciously, lots of water disappears down the drain. Besides, of course, taking a shorter shower, there...

5x Tips for getting to know your neighbors

How well do you know your neighbors? Connecting with the people around you makes your place more fun (and safe!). If you've no idea who your neighbors are, it's time to get out of your little bubble. Here are some tips for getting to know your building's community. Moving to a new city can be quite overwhelming. You need to make your new place ...

How to recycle waste in the Netherlands

Don't know where to start with your recycling journey? Let's introduce you to the general rules you should keep in mind when recycling here in the Netherlands. To ensure a cleaner environment and to support upcycling as much as possible, separating your waste is essential. More and more municipalities are even giving fines if you don't recycle ...