Renters in the Netherlands will face significant increases in housing costs next year, with middle rents allowed to rise by nearly 8%. New regulations tied to wage developments will affect both the private and social rental markets. The Woonbond, a…

The Woonbond has withdrawn from negotiations concerning social rent increases and new housing construction, warning of an impending ‘rent explosion’ next year. Current proposals suggest rent hikes could exceed 6%, prompting the Woonbond to label the increases as unaffordable and…