About the Dutch housing market
The Netherlands, with Amsterdam as its capital, has a lot to offer. With an area of 42,000 km² and a population of over 17 million, the Netherlands is a densely populated country with an interesting housing market. The ongoing growth in households combined with a housing shortage creates interesting opportunities for investors worldwide.
The number of households is expected to grow at least until 2060
Demographic developments have a very large impact on the demand for homes. In 2022, there was an exceptionally strong population growth and the average household size decreased from 2.19 to 2.13. In addition, a strong increase in the number of people aged 75 and over is expected in the next ten years.
New homes are needed
With a growth in population and households, the housing market faces a considerable challenge. New homes are needed. In the past few years, construction levels were too low to keep up with the demand. And they still are. As a consequence, the Netherlands faces a considerable housing shortage, especially in the urban regions. The shortage is now estimated at 325,000 homes (2023) and is expected to increase further.
Housing and residential investment market in the Netherlands
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