Housing Construction Permits in the Netherlands Drop Sharply in First Quarter
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Netherlands: The number of permits issued for new housing construction in the Netherlands declined by 22 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). A total of 12,500 permits were issued, down from 16,000 in the first quarter of 2024. This also marked a 38 percent drop compared to the previous quarter. Despite the decline in permits, the number of newly completed homes remained consistent with the previous year at 15,600. Permits are considered a key indicator of future housing supply, and the decline may affect long-term housing availability.
CBS noted that while the decline does not determine the full outlook for the year, the start of 2025 has been weak. The drop may be linked to recent changes in rental market regulations, which some developers argue have made housing investments less attractive. During the same period, 2,300 homes were demolished and 1,600 were removed through renovations, while 4,700 were added through expansions. This resulted in a net addition of 16,300 homes to the national housing stock. With the current housing shortage exceeding 400,000 units and projected to reach 453,000 by 2027, the government’s annual target of 100,000 new homes appears unlikely to be met this year.
Source: NL Times
