Expat professionals looking to invest in property should try Eindhoven

A fairly recent addition to the choice of destinations for tech professionals, Eindhoven has now been recognised as having the fastest rate of economic growth in the Netherlands.

Eindhoven’s University of Technology was the spur for an impressive number of high-tech industries, attracting expat professionals from the UK and across Europe as well as from the USA. Surrounded by rolling green countryside, the city has its own airport as well as a great selection of residential property for incomers intending to stay for a while. Given the Netherlands’ burgeoning real estate market, homes in Eindhoven are set to be good investments.

Recently, the city has seen an increase in expat arrivals who’re choosing to live longer-term in the Netherlands as well as in expat PhD students deciding to settle down and take a local job after getting their Masters degree. The city fathers are more than pleased to see so many talented professionals investing in their futures within the region.

For those looking for properties, Eindhoven has a good selection of both inner city homes and houses in the suburbs and the surrounding small villages. Cycling to work is a big deal in the Netherlands, and choosing a property within easy reach of the centre by bike is the thing to do. The suburb of Veldhoven and Waalre village are both popular locations, and even the more rural areas are within easy reach of the heart of the city. Other towns well worth checking out are Best, Helmond, Son en Breugel and Nuenen.

Eindhoven’s lifestyle is individualistic and far more laid back than in the rest of the country. Nearby you’ll find pristine lakes perfect for windsurfing and boating or simply relaxing and enjoying the surrounding natural world. In the city you’ll find concert venues, theatres and cinemas as well as a great choice of eateries and bars. All told, the city is an excellent choice for expat professionals looking for a life in a slightly slower lane than that found in the capital.