Overview of Netherlands

On this page you will find links to details of Netherlands holiday homes for sale and Netherlands rental accommodation. Holland has been identified as a country that is likely to enjoy property growth in the next ten years although it has been in the past view as a " tough nut to crack" However, this has not stopped many people considering the purchase of a holiday home or second home in the country. This is one of the reasons that property prices in the Netherlands have risen sharply in recent years but as the costs of acquiring property are expensive, investors should be aware, that buying property in Holland is perhaps best viewed as a long term investment proposition. Certainly, the market is more stable than in many other European countries, it is established and can be quite slow moving. Unlike many other countries, the Netherlands does not have many areas that are designated regeneration zones and thus "hot spot " areas are harder to find. Investors are now considering purchasing property for long term rental because there is a shortage of rental properties in the Netherlands. The situation is more acute in the main cities and in recent years there has been a sustained program of new development, however these new developments are barely helping to scratch the surface of the problem as in many cases they are simply replacing older properties that are being demolished. Landlords can expect to receive strong rental yields from good quality property. Briefly, in Holland, renting is divided up between social or rent controlled schemes, these are run by the government through housing corporations and the usual private market.