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Housing Supply in the Netherlands: The Road to More Affordable Living: NETHERLANDS
Author:
André Geis
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Selected Issues Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2023: Issue 023
Language:
English
Publication Date:
13 Mar 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400236389.018
ISBN:
9798400236389
ISSN:
2958-7875
Pages:
19
Keywords:
residential real state; housing market distortions; housing supply; housing policies; social housing; rent control; housing taxation; housign subsidies; macroprudential policies; housing policy; Policy recommendation; housing affordability; housing cost burden; Housing; Housing prices; Mortgages; Income; Interest tax; Global
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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.

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Volume 2023: Issue 023