In England and Wales, unlike other EU Member States, there is no ‘matrimonial property regime’ governing the ownership of property during, and at the end of marriage (or civil partnership). All property acquired by the parties during the marriage is treated as community property and is subject to division.

Bachelor’s degree awarded to graduates of bachelor’s programmes at universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. More generally in job descriptions, etc. ‘graduate’ is fine.

The word ‘property’ might be misleading if it appears to indicate a building in its entirety.

Usually better to refer to ‘hof’ as the appellate court, rather than just ‘court’ to distinguish it from the lower court (rechtbank).

The Supreme Court reviews decisions of lower courts, but only with regard to matters of law.

The term ‘hoger beroep’ refers to appeal proceedings brought before an appellate court. The term ‘hoger beroep’ is distinguished from ‘beroep’, which can mean challenging a decision, for example as part of a grievance policy.

Deze akte is verleden te xxx op de datum in het hoofd van deze akte vermeld. This public instrument was executed in xxx, on the date first mentioned in the head of this public instrument.

Using the word ‘tenant’ can make it easier to read the text and avoid confusion between lessee/lessor.

The word ‘property’ might be misleading if it appears to indicate a building in its entirety.

Avoid ‘lease agreement’, as the concept of ‘agreement’ is already contained in ‘lease’. The Dutch will often mention ‘overeenkomst’, which in a ‘huurovereenkomst’ should be translated as ‘lease’.