Netherlands: Real Estate

Recent Dutch court rulings are reshaping rent increase clauses in housing lease agreements, requiring landlords to separate and justify indexation and surcharge components or risk having provisions declared unfair.

The EU's FASTER Directive introduces a standardised digital framework to streamline withholding tax relief on cross-border portfolio income, replacing fragmented national procedures with automated processes. While focused on publicly traded shares and bonds, the directive holds particular relevance for European real estate investors who increasingly access property through listed vehicles and REITs. Expected to apply from 2030, FASTER promises faster refunds, reduced administrative friction, and enhanced tr

The Dutch residential rental market continues to evolve at pace. Since our last update in 2024, the regulatory landscape has further matured, with the Affordable Rent Act now firmly embedded...

Op 26 november 2025 heeft de Rechtbank Noord-Holland (hierna: de rechtbank) een uitspraak gedaan waarin wordt geoordeeld over de aansprakelijkheid van de vereffenaar van een ontbonden...

Improving the investment climate is at the top of the agenda of the three political parties (D66, CDA and VVD, the Coalition) that will form the new government of the Netherlands.

The Dutch Supreme Court has requested a preliminary ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union on the VAT treatment of property transfers.

On 15 November 2024 the Supreme Court delivered its long-awaited second ruling in the Didam case (the Didam II ruling).

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On Nov. 14, 2023, the Senate passed the Bill on permanent leases. When the law enters into force, it will no longer be possible for landlords – barring exceptions – to rent out housing for a fixed term.