Nic Vrieselaar works as an economist at RaboResearch Netherlands.
He covers both the housing market and general developments in the Dutch economy. He previously worked as a financial economic reporter for Dutch weekly news magazine Elsevier. Nic studied economics at Maastricht University.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
In 2018, prices of owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands rose on average 9%, which translates to roughly 25.000 euros for an average house. For 2019 we expect homes to become even more expensive, however we expect sales to decline further.
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Infographic bij het Kwartaalbericht Woningmarkt van februari 2019.
Economic Comment
De Nederlandse economie groeide in 2018 met 2,5 procent, tegenover 2,9 procent een jaar eerder. Afzwakkende groei bij handelspartners, een krappe arbeidsmarkt en een dalend vertrouwen wijzen erop dat de groei de komende jaren verder vertraagt.
Economic Update Dutch version
While unemployment in the Netherlands briefly dropped to a new record low, collectively negotiated wages rose only slowly in 2018. Furthermore a decrease in demand from abroad also dampened Dutch exports in the final months of the year.
Economic Quarterly Report Dutch version
The Dutch economy is approaching its limits due to a tight labour market, while imported uncertainty is hindering business investment. This may be the last chance for policymakers to fix the roof while the sun is shining.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
In the third quarter the number of sales declined yet again on the Dutch housing market, but prices rose with no less than 9.2 percent. In other countries though, including the UK, prices for owner-occupied homes are declining again. An omen for the Dutch market?