Rental agreements: the plaatsbeschrijving Just arrived by Guest author - 4 March, 202130 July, 2022 Plaatsbeschrijving literally means ‘place description’ and - although it sounds simple - it can cause a lot of confusion for expats moving to Ghent, probably because it’s not that common in other countries. Here’s a basic overview of how the plaatsbeschrijving system (a legal requirement when renting a property) works
Registering as a US citizen in Ghent Just arrived No Update by Guest author - 2 March, 202130 July, 2022 The following information describes the process when registering as a US citizen in Ghent. The requirements can vary from person to person depending on what type of visa you have, what your job is, how long you are staying, etc. I will give you a little preview of the experience
Finding a rental apartment in Ghent Just arrived Top posts by Guest author - 1 March, 202130 July, 2022 Before you've even arrived, your top concern will probably be where you are going to live. If you don’t have a lot of time for finding a rental apartment in Ghent, or you just need some help, you may want to use the services of a relocation company, for example
Meeting people in Ghent Just arrived by Guest author - 2 February, 202130 July, 2022 Moving to a new country can be especially daunting if you don’t know anyone who lives there already. Whether you’re coming to Ghent with/for a partner or on your own, meeting people in Ghent is key to settling in. Here is our list of recommended regular events or websites you
Cost of rent in Ghent Just arrived by Guest author - 22 January, 202130 July, 2022 The cost of rent in Ghent is agreed between the landlord and tenant at the start of a contract, and can only be changed under certain circumstances. This post explains more, plus gives some info on what the landlord can charge you for, and what happens if tenants don’t pay
How to set up home internet in Ghent Just arrived by Guest author - 16 December, 202030 July, 2022 In this guide I provide you with tips and tricks to set up home internet in Ghent. I divided this into 6 steps. Starting with an outline why having the internet in Ghent and Belgium is expensive. Next, I provide information about download speed and internet providers for your location
How to open a bank account in Ghent? Just arrived by Guest author - 16 December, 202026 January, 2021 This post answers questions such as "How do I open a bank account in Ghent?", "What bank should I choose?" and "Where are the ATMs in the centre of Ghent?". We've focused on current accounts for individuals. 1529
Facebook communities for expats in Ghent Just arrived by Guest author - 16 December, 202016 December, 2020 Moving to another country means joining a new community but, as expats, we know that sometimes it can be comforting to get in touch with people from our own country. People who speak our language and share the same background can give us advice, bring us support or simply tell
English information about Ghent Just arrived by Guest author - 11 December, 202030 July, 2022 When you move to Ghent, Belgium, a country whose language you might not speak, you want to know where can you quickly find English information about Ghent that will answer all your questions in a language you understand. Luckily, this is the age of the internet and information, and the
Best Ghent autumn festivals Events Seasonal by Guest author - 27 September, 202030 July, 2022 Do you think that the festival season in Ghent finishes with the close of summer? Obviously, you have not been living here for long! Gentenaars do not let the seasons define their festival plans. Bridging the gap between the summer festive feeling and Christmas time, several Ghent autumn festivals brighten