Economic Report Dutch version
The outbreak of the Coronavirus and the measures taken to slow its spread are affecting every sector in the Netherlands. Construction, agriculture, hospitality and transport are taking the hardest hit.
Economic Report
A review of the EC proposal for a Pan-European Pension Product (PEPP). We believe a PEPP will be more successful in some countries than others. In the Netherlands we currently see little added benefit for another individual pension product.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
Confidence among Dutch households in the market for owner-occupied homes is and remains high. We are anticipating a rise to around 230,000 sales a year, and as regards the house price we anticipate an average annual rise of 5% for 2016 and 2017.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
The Dutch house price and the number of transactions will continue to rise during the coming quarters. Growing purchasing power, rising employment, improving affordability and falling interest rates are the most positive factors.
Special Dutch version
Bank financing is still the main source of debt capital for SMEs. Both traditional alternatives to bank loans – such as leasing and factoring – and relatively new alternatives – crowdfunding and credit unions – enjoyed strong growth in 2015.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
In 2016 en 2017 we expect a further increase of house prices and the number of sales. Important factors are among others the improving economy, low mortgage rates and high consumer confidence.
Infographic Dutch version
Infographic of the Dutch Housing Market Quarterly.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly Dutch version
The Dutch housing market will recover further in 2015, despite the scaling back of incentive measures. The number of sales will rise further, and the house prices will increase modestly as well.
