Netherlands: Government Policy & Public Finance

The Dutch government has introduced several tax measures aimed at transforming the residential real estate market, including a reduction in transfer tax rates for investment properties and new subsidies for mid-rent housing development. These proposals seek to address housing shortages by improving investment conditions and facilitating cooperation between housing associations through targeted tax exemptions and enhanced borrowing capacity.

Het Bureau Toetsing Investeringen heeft haar jaarverslag over 2025 gepubliceerd, waarin een verdere toename van investeringstoetsingen wordt gemeld tegen de achtergrond van aanhoudende geopolitieke spanningen.

The Dutch Council of State has issued its advisory opinion on the legislative proposal implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, identifying several critical issues including administrative burden concerns...