Dutch Central Bank Urges Investment in Rental Housing
The Dutch bank says more houses should be built for private investors. This is because there is not enough housing in the Netherlands. The bank wants to help solve the housing problem.
The Dutch Central Bank, DNB, is concerned about the lack of investment in rental homes. This could prevent the country from building 100,000 homes a year. Sixteen thousand of these homes are meant to be for private renters. Investment from international investors has fallen dramatically. It is now only 0.1% of the Dutch economy, compared to 1.8% in the 1980s. DNB suggests the government should make it easier for investors to buy homes.
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Highlights
Bank Recommends Private Investment
The Dutch Bank advises private investors to build more homes.
Housing Shortage Identified
A shortage of housing is the reason for the recommendation.
Rental Targets at Risk
Insufficient investment could miss construction targets.
Private Sector Investment Low
Private investment is very low, down from 1980s levels.
Government Needs to Act
The bank says the government should attract investors.