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  • liveaboard
    liveaboard posted a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard The Netherlands:
    What are you planning for queensday?
    I just got back to town and I managed to repair my boat engine [it's as old as me and I'm not so young].
    I'm quite pleased with myself, but I don't know if I'll take the old girl out into the chaos this year. it's going to be a bit cold they say.
     
    On the bike early, looking for bargains I think!...  more    I just got back to town and I managed to repair my boat engine [it's as old as me and I'm not so young].
    I'm quite pleased with myself, but I don't know if I'll take the old girl out into the chaos this year. it's going to be a bit cold they say.
     
    On the bike early, looking for bargains I think!
    I want / need tools, the good kind.
     
    What are you all planning?  
    • April 26
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Community Noticeboard The Netherlands:
    There are open studio days organized in various neighborhoods to showcase local artists; occasional street fairs [Haarlemerdijk does one or two a year].
    Anywhere on the water is nice of course.
    • April 26
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
    I got down there today; they have about 60 chicken tikka masalas that are dated tomorrow, 27 April.
    I wonder if they'll mark them down...
    Other products also getting close to their dates. Saleswoman said they have to learn how fast items sell.
    • April 26
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
    fortuner said:
    liveaboard said: The AH ones are just tastless.
    I found the chicken tikka masala ones from AH were quite nice.
     ...  more    fortuner said:
    liveaboard said: The AH ones are just tastless.
    I found the chicken tikka masala ones from AH were quite nice.
     
    Those are the ones I was talking about; the chicken was overcooked and I think it just has no taste.
    Slightly spicy but no depth.
     
    It's been a long time, but my memories of the M+S ones was that they were much better.
    Also, I prefer to cook fresh basmati rice .  
    • April 22
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
    I'm only interested in theor Indian readymeals; often better than the "indian" [Surinamese] restaurants in Nederland.
    The AH ones are just tastless.
    • April 17
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Relocating to the Netherlands:
    Where?
    I know several people in Amsterdam.
    • March 15
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Housing in the Netherlands:
    I'll be onboard myself through March, but the boat is still available from April onwards.
    • February 17
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Dutch News:
    Is that a multi-vlaai?
    They have some nice pies.
    But some are just big piles of colored whipped cream [I refer to these as Dutch air-cakes]
    • January 17
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard posted a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    Is this tax fraud?
    I've come across this a couple of times now;
    A website offers a tourist rental or other service in the Netherlands; pay by credit card at the time of booking, print out a voucher.
    The payer is not Dutch nor is he/she within the country at the time of payment.
    Payment is made to a third country, the US perhaps, or Australia....  more    I've come across this a couple of times now;
    A website offers a tourist rental or other service in the Netherlands; pay by credit card at the time of booking, print out a voucher.
    The payer is not Dutch nor is he/she within the country at the time of payment.
    Payment is made to a third country, the US perhaps, or Australia.
     
    The tourist presents the voucher and receices value in the Netherlands, but no BTW is charged.
    It has to be fraud; but can we say that for sure? Does anyone know?
     
    We don't know if the owner /provider pays income tax on the money, but it's a decent guess he/she does not. If that person is a resident of the country, then that much is obviously clearly tax evasion.  less
    • January 12
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    there is no BTW on residential rentals, and you do not pay income tax [in NL] on that income.
    However, you do pay the "box 3" "rekoned income" for the equity on the property.
    In addition, you may owe income tax from the rental money in the your country of...  more    there is no BTW on residential rentals, and you do not pay income tax [in NL] on that income.
    However, you do pay the "box 3" "rekoned income" for the equity on the property.
    In addition, you may owe income tax from the rental money in the your country of residence.
    You probably need to find a tax advisor for each country.
    Good luck!  
    • January 12
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard posted a topic in the forum Housing in the Netherlands:
    amsterdam houseboat with garden available
    Available for long term lease; 100M2 houseboat in amsterdam centum.
    Premium location, furnished, all connections.
    This ia a legal rental and a legal address.
    60M2 floating garden...  more    Available for long term lease; 100M2 houseboat in amsterdam centum.
    Premium location, furnished, all connections.
    This ia a legal rental and a legal address.
    60M2 floating garden
     
    E1,500 per month ex
    Available from mid March, 2013
    info@amsterdamhouseboats.nl, or leave a reply here  
    • January 7
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    We had a similar situation; Wife, dog, and myself were all personally threatened and intimidated.
    After many police call outs, and wasting quite some money on a lawyer who achieved absolutely nothing, We realized there were two possibilities; the first w...  more    We had a similar situation; Wife, dog, and myself were all personally threatened and intimidated.
    After many police call outs, and wasting quite some money on a lawyer who achieved absolutely nothing, We realized there were two possibilities; the first will get you 20 years if they pin it on you. We went for the second option.
    We sold the place and bought a lovely little farm on Portugal.  
    • January 6
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard posted a topic in the forum Travel & Transport in the Netherlands:
    where to park for a few weeks west of Amsterdam C
    It looks like I'll have to drive up from Portugal for work; I can't find anyone who will ship my tools both ways for a usable price.
    So where will I park my Portuguese registered car? 
    I'll probably only use it a few times during my stay.
    The park and ride has a 3 day maximum AND it's E8 per day. ...  more    It looks like I'll have to drive up from Portugal for work; I can't find anyone who will ship my tools both ways for a usable price.
    So where will I park my Portuguese registered car? 
    I'll probably only use it a few times during my stay.
    The park and ride has a 3 day maximum AND it's E8 per day.
    My car is old and crappy, but the forgeign plate does call out for trouble.
    Most likely I'll put it out in the free zone past sloterdilk station, or in Amsterdam North near the Central station ferry.
    Recomendations welcome. I'm even willing to pay a small amount if I could get closer to Westerdok and /or have a little security.
     
    Does anyone know if foreign plated cars now get speeding tickets? Not that I'm reckless, just wondering...  less
    • January 2
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Americans in the Netherlands:
    I left the Netherlands a few years ago to live in Portugal [not so xenophobic here].
    Anyway, advice from some North American friends of mine who successfully emigrated to Australia; Hire professional advice.
    The cost is peanuts compared to what the cost of failure will be.
    These things can be tricky, and there are snags you need to avoid. ...  more    I left the Netherlands a few years ago to live in Portugal [not so xenophobic here].
    Anyway, advice from some North American friends of mine who successfully emigrated to Australia; Hire professional advice.
    The cost is peanuts compared to what the cost of failure will be.
    These things can be tricky, and there are snags you need to avoid.
    I have no agenda here, I’m not affiliated with any firm.
    My friend started a business in Australia, eventually employed about 60 locals full time, was honored as “businesswoman of the year”, and Queen Elizabeth visited her place of business.
    But she told me herself that her application would have been rejected if she’d filled it in without help.  less
    • January 2
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Housing in the Netherlands:
    There has been some movement towards curbing the excesses of the dreaded [for us landlords] huurcommisie, but the Netherlands still has housing laws that virtually vilify landlords.
     
    Consider buying houseboats instead of traditional property.
    1; You won’t have to pay wealth or income tax to the Netherlands on the income if you’re a non-resident [this is not the case with traditional property]. You will still owe tax in your country of residence of course....  more    There has been some movement towards curbing the excesses of the dreaded [for us landlords] huurcommisie, but the Netherlands still has housing laws that virtually vilify landlords.
     
    Consider buying houseboats instead of traditional property.
    1; You won’t have to pay wealth or income tax to the Netherlands on the income if you’re a non-resident [this is not the case with traditional property]. You will still owe tax in your country of residence of course.
     
    2; tenants on a houseboat do not have the iron clad Dutch tenants rights.
     
    3; Huurcommissie has no say over houseboat affairs at all. Note that there is huge demand for rentals in the range just above the “social huur” barrier, because of them. Landlords dare not rent these properties because the huurcommise can [for all intents and purposes] nationalize them. But if you buy small houseboats you can safely rent them to happy tenants for 900- 1000 pm. If I had 50 of them, they’d all be full.
     
    4; Purchase pri...    less
    • January 2
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Relocating to the Netherlands:
    There should be no problem, as long as it's made for the type of gas you you have.
    It's either propane/butane [gas in bottles] or natural gas [supplied from a pipe network in towns], Ardgas in Dutch. Almost every house /apartment in NL has natural gas.
    Yo...  more    There should be no problem, as long as it's made for the type of gas you you have.
    It's either propane/butane [gas in bottles] or natural gas [supplied from a pipe network in towns], Ardgas in Dutch. Almost every house /apartment in NL has natural gas.
    You'll need to attach the gas supply to your stove; it's not difficult, but gas has to be done right. In the DIY shops, you'll find acordian style stainless steel hose with fittings. that will [usually] fit the gas tap in your kitchen. it should have a rubber or fiber washer in each end. hopefully, the other end will already fit your cooker. If it doesn't, you need an adaptor. Get advice at the shop, or you'll have to hire a hanyman or "instalator".
    On the electric end, best is to change the plug. You could use an adaptor [you need a 3 pin one, with earth], but as ovens use quite a bit of power, it's better to cut off the english plug and attach a euro type.
    The green/yellow wire goes to the center [safety earth]. the other two [brown and blue] are interchangable...    less
    • December 19, 2012
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
    I'm going to copy the reply I posted on another thread;
    I can recomend you a Dutch tax accountant, but he works by phone and internet from his house in Portugal.
    He really helped me out; Those expat tax guys had really gotten me into a confusing situation.
    His name is Pim de haan pim.de.haan@mail.telepac.pt...  more    I'm going to copy the reply I posted on another thread;
    I can recomend you a Dutch tax accountant, but he works by phone and internet from his house in Portugal.
    He really helped me out; Those expat tax guys had really gotten me into a confusing situation.
    His name is Pim de haan pim.de.haan@mail.telepac.pt
    Phone +351 282 688 105
    Since he works from home, he has low overhead. His charges are very reasonable.
    Also, I like the guy.
    Give him a call.  
    • December 18, 2012
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Business and Finance in the Netherlands:
    I can recomend you a Dutch tax accountant, but he works by phone and internet from his house in Portugal.
    He really helped me out; Those expat tax guys had really gotten me into a confusing situation.
    His name is Pim de haan pim.de.haan@mail.telepac.pt
    Phone +351 282 688 105...  more    I can recomend you a Dutch tax accountant, but he works by phone and internet from his house in Portugal.
    He really helped me out; Those expat tax guys had really gotten me into a confusing situation.
    His name is Pim de haan pim.de.haan@mail.telepac.pt
    Phone +351 282 688 105
    Since he works from home, he has low overhead. His charges are very reasonable.
    Also, I like the guy.  
    • December 18, 2012
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Travel & Transport in the Netherlands:
    It will surely be cheaper to rent a van in England for just a day or two, and take your things to a transport company that runs trucks on that route regularly.
    Less fun, but much more practical.
    In NL, use rentabrik. They only have 1 van, and you usually...  more    It will surely be cheaper to rent a van in England for just a day or two, and take your things to a transport company that runs trucks on that route regularly.
    Less fun, but much more practical.
    In NL, use rentabrik. They only have 1 van, and you usually have to reserve it. They're the cheapest, good folks, and personal friends of mine from way back.
    But you can't take their vehicles out of the country.  
    • December 18, 2012
  • liveaboard
    liveaboard replied to a topic in the forum Legal Problems in the Netherlands:
    I used to get about 1 out of 3 of my national geographic magazines. One day, a dog ripped open one of the trashbags left out on the corner; and one of my magazines fell out [there was a sticker with my name on the cover].
    I know this doesn't help at all, sorry.
    • December 7, 2012
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  • April 26, 2013 8:52:12 PM CEST
    in the topic What are you planning for queensday? in the forum Community Noticeboard The Netherlands

    I just got back to town and I managed to repair my boat engine [it's as old as me and I'm not so young].

    I'm quite pleased with myself, but I don't know if I'll take the old girl out into the chaos this year. it's going to be a bit cold they say.

     

    On the bike early, looking for bargains I think!

    I want / need tools, the good kind.

     

    What are you all planning?

  • April 26, 2013 8:47:10 PM CEST
    in the topic Beautiful Amsterdam neighborhoods in the summer! in the forum Community Noticeboard The Netherlands
    There are open studio days organized in various neighborhoods to showcase local artists; occasional street fairs [Haarlemerdijk does one or two a year]. Anywhere on the water is nice of course.
  • April 26, 2013 8:44:18 PM CEST
    in the topic Marks & Spencer returning to the Netherlands! in the forum Dutch News
    I got down there today; they have about 60 chicken tikka masalas that are dated tomorrow, 27 April. I wonder if they'll mark them down... Other products also getting close to their dates. Saleswoman said they have to learn how fast items sell.
  • April 22, 2013 5:43:08 PM CEST
    in the topic Marks & Spencer returning to the Netherlands! in the forum Dutch News
    fortuner said:
    liveaboard said:
     The AH ones are just tastless.

    I found the chicken tikka masala ones from AH were quite nice.

     

    Those are the ones I was talking about; the chicken was overcooked and I think it just has no taste.

    Slightly spicy but no depth.

     

    It's been a long time, but my memories of the M+S ones was that they were much better.

    Also, I prefer to cook fresh basmati rice .

  • April 17, 2013 10:30:58 PM CEST
    in the topic Marks & Spencer returning to the Netherlands! in the forum Dutch News
    I'm only interested in theor Indian readymeals; often better than the "indian" [Surinamese] restaurants in Nederland. The AH ones are just tastless.
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