Selected Issues Papers

Housing Supply in the Netherlands: The Road to More Affordable Living: NETHERLANDS

Author/Editor:

André Geis

Publication Date:

March 13, 2023

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

With the supply of residential dwellings in the Netherlands having failed to live up to demand over the last decade, apprehension among the population about the availability of affordable housing has risen. Particularly spatial, regulatory, planning, environmental and supply chain constraints have kept a lid on construction. Recognizing the socio-economic challenges posed by inadequate housing supply, the government has embarked on an ambitious agenda with promising steps to boost the availability of affordable properties. To strengthen the traction of housing policies to reach its intended goals, a larger role for economic incentives and private sector involvement should be evaluated.

Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2023/023

Subject:

Financial institutions Housing Housing prices Income Interest tax International organization Monetary policy Mortgages National accounts Prices Taxes

Frequency:

Regular