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In recent times, the population of major Dutch cities has become more and more international. However, finding decent and affordable accomodation is not easy in the Netherlands, particularly in the cities. Dutch housing market has been more than tense for quite some years now, traditionally in the western part of the country, but more and more in other parts too. Ownership of a house has been stimulated by the government for decades, and as a consequence, the offer of rental living space is relatively low.

Illegal operations in the financial world: what are empty shells? Empty shells can be part of complicated fraud cases with involvement of banks, clearing companies and special purpose vehicles.

The Dutch civil court recognises the possibility to order Jewish husbands to co-operate in a religious divorce. This route is also used by Jewish wives who are not resident in the Netherlands. What is the background to these procedures and what are the recent developments?

In the Netherlands banks have a duty of care for their own clients, and also for third parties who do not bank with them. Under this case law victims of fraud or scams can in certain cases claim damages from the perpetrator’s bank.

Contracts have to be honoured. How about contract breach and default then? What to you when your dutch supplier does not comply with its contractual obligations? Fulfilment with penalties or dissolution and reimbursement of your deposit?