The Real Estate Industry in the Netherlands

Abstract

The real estate industry in the Netherlands is one of the most sophisticated in Europe. In fact, some Dutch real estate companies are among the most active in the international arena, and are major players in the ongoing integration in European markets. The paper describes the sectors of the real estate industry, i.e. residential and commercial (offices, retail and industrial), social housing policies, and the characteristics of the major companies. Individualized descriptions of listed real estate firms and funds are included, in addition to information on the volume and functioning of the mortgage market. Also included is a detailed bibliography, which could be of interest to academics and practitioners wishing to study real estate industry topics in depth.