Moving to Groningen as an expat

Due to the fact that Groningen is home to one of the world’s top 100 universities, The University of Groningen more than 24% of the city’s population consists of students. The bright side of being a university city? A vibrant nightlife and cultural scene, from markets to all-night-open bars. Another good FYI to keep in mind about Groningen is that, although well serviced by public transport, it’s known to be a World Cycling City, where 60% of all journeys by its residents are made by bike. They’re so big on bikes that they even host an International Cycling Film Festival annually, showcasing bicycle-related films.

The industry of the area is booming mainly in the fields of hospitality, especially in hotels and catering, along with the fields of health and life sciences, energy, and tech with a close collaboration between different agencies and institutes tackling these areas.

One of the most notable facts about this city is that, in 2018, it fell right behind Amsterdam in the number of fast-growing tech companies in the Netherlands.

Given its northern location, the city sees slightly colder temperatures in the winter whereas the summers are more on the humid side as the city is affected by the North Sea.

Our services for relocating employees and corporates

Home Finding Services

Close the door behind you and leave all of the day’s concerns behind. We have the knowledge and experience to help you, your family, or your employees find their dream homes in the Netherlands.

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Settling-in Services

Experience our comprehensive settling-in services, tailored for corporate and personal relocations. We provide settling-in services to make the transition to a new location well-planned, easy, and pleasant.

Immigration services

Our expert team provides comprehensive immigration support, handling everything from the 30% tax ruling to visa applications and resident permits.

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Moving & Logistics Services

When it comes to moving personal belongings, you can rely on Jimble to deliver, pun intended, on time and in top shape. As for the logistical planning of relocation, our experts will hand-map each case from the moment of arrival until every box is checked and the client is smiling.

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Integration Services

In a relocation cycle, integration services are vital and cannot be overstated. Whether moving for personal or professional purposes, integration is critical to achieving success when moving abroad.

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Specialised Services

Say goodbye to relocation stress and hello to an experience full of adventure with Jimble's personalised relocation support.

What is Employee Relocation?

Employee relocation, also known as global mobility, serves to transfer candidates, their families, or entire departments of an organisation to a new location. Relocation in this case is classified as an employee benefit, a function that’s usually administered by the organization’s HR department, with much of the hands-on support outsourced to a relocation management company or a destination service provider.

What does an international employee relocation consist of?

This is where HR departments can find it useful to outsource their programmes to a relocation management company or destination service provider that has local, on-the-ground knowledge and experience to support the employee through the relocation maze. 

Some standard elements to be considered for an international relocation package or policy are: 

  • Immigration
  • Temporary accommodation
  • Area information guides
  • Orientation
  • Home Search
  • School Search
  • Furniture & Appliance Rental
  • Moving
  • Tenancy Management
  • Travel Management
  • Expense Management
  • Cultural Training
  • Language Training
  • Departure Services
  • Integration
Should my company offer relocation packages?

Relocation packages are valuable recruitment tools. As a company, you want to be known as a place that values great employees and as an employer that takes care of its talent and pays for performance, as opposed to attracting entitled workers looking to take advantage of your benefits. Like most things in talent recruitment, there are no easy answers. It comes down to your company’s needs and image. When building relocation packages, always assess the risks and costs, weigh the pros and cons, and be flexible.

I want to buy a property, can Jimble help me out?

Yes, we can! We will guide you through the challenging process of finding and buying the right property for the right price in this heated market.

Frequently Asked
Questions

At Jimble, we believe asking the right questions will result in a greater understanding, better communication, and trust. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from businesses and individuals going through a relocation process.

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Our door is always open for a heart-to-heart chat about how Jimble can best support your needs. Complex relocation questions? Don’t stress; we can help.

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