International residents are increasingly purchasing homes in the Netherlands as rental options become scarce and expensive, driving a shift from renting to buying among expat communities.
Netherlands
The number of international buyers purchasing homes in the Netherlands has declined significantly according to the latest NVM housing market report for 2025.
In a recent report, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised significant concerns regarding the Netherlands’ economic trajectory, particularly highlighting the critical state of the housing market. The OECD’s 2023 economic survey advises Dutch policymakers to rein in public spending and expedite necessary reforms to stabilize the economy, especially amidst rising...