Friday, 21 June 2013 - 09:56
New Social Housing Approach in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is taking a different approach (patterned to the UK) on its housing policies. According to theguardian, around 54% of Dutch households live in rented accommodation. Only 13% rent from private property owners.
Jordaan, Amsterdam
Tambako The Jaguar/flickr Social housing accounts for over half of the Dutch population’s housing terms in the main cities beginning in the 2000s. Living in cities like Amsterdam has become expensive. The Netherlands is taking into consideration if shared ownership could cross-subsidize other social housing tenure suitable to different buyers. The country’s current coalition agreement says the social housing sector must allot housing according to needs; priority will be given to those who need it most while others are advised to go. Hence, in 2011, no less than 90% of housing association residences were given to households with a yearly income of less than €33,614. There will be no addition to rent above the inflation rate for households with a yearly income of less than €43,000. For people who make more money, there will be an increase in rent (maximum inflation rate) plus 5%.
Tambako The Jaguar/flickr Social housing accounts for over half of the Dutch population’s housing terms in the main cities beginning in the 2000s. Living in cities like Amsterdam has become expensive. The Netherlands is taking into consideration if shared ownership could cross-subsidize other social housing tenure suitable to different buyers. The country’s current coalition agreement says the social housing sector must allot housing according to needs; priority will be given to those who need it most while others are advised to go. Hence, in 2011, no less than 90% of housing association residences were given to households with a yearly income of less than €33,614. There will be no addition to rent above the inflation rate for households with a yearly income of less than €43,000. For people who make more money, there will be an increase in rent (maximum inflation rate) plus 5%.