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My name is Leontine Monsewije and I live in Maastricht. In my spare time, I like to get on my bike and cycle through the Limburg Hills, or I pick up a good book.
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My name is Leontine Monsewije and I live in Maastricht. In my spare time, I like to get on my bike and cycle through the Limburg Hills, or I pick up a good book.
My name is Sandra Keulen, I am 49 years old and live in the lovely municipality of Beek. I am married and have a daughter and a son.
• Growth forecast for 2026: 1.5% according to the CPB • German economy: growth forecast for 2026: 0.8% according to the ifo Institute • Energy prices stable • Unemployment in January 2026: 4% (415,000)
On 1 January, the transition from the de Jong brothers' office in Soest to Tripolis Insight became a reality. Since then, but also well before that, we have been busy with the transition to the Tripolis Insight business model. More on that in a moment.
For years, interest-only mortgages were the logical choice. Low costs, maximum flexibility and scope to use your capital elsewhere. But that obvious choice is disappearing. Behind the scenes, banks are changing their policies. Not of their own accord, but under pressure from regulators such as the ECB and De Nederlandsche Bank. And that could have consequences for anyone with an interest-only mortgage.
In a previous edition of Tripost, you could read about Eric Minnaard's journey via Global Exploration. Based on Eric's studies, he would like to spend a day at Tripolis. This day has now taken place and Eric is happy to report on his experience below. We are always open to welcoming students and we really enjoyed having Eric spend a day with us.
During a winter sports holiday, accidents are more likely to occur than during other holidays. Winter sports are intensive: you are very active and use muscles that you normally use less. Fatigue often plays a role in this, but an accident can also be caused by someone else. In both cases, it is a serious matter and you want to be able to count on good help.
• Growth forecast for 2026: 1.5% according to CPB • German economy: growth forecast for 2026: 0.8% according to the ifo Institute • Energy prices stable • Unemployment in December 2025: 4% (410,000)