The average size of a newly built home in the Netherlands has been getting smaller each year. This, in conjunction with more building permits being issued, is a result of the housing shortage and increasing housing prices.
Size of new Dutch housing shrinking
Based on an analysis by Buildsight of figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), RTL Z has reported that the average new Dutch house is being built 15 to 20 square metres smaller than what they were in the past. In 2023, newly built rental properties had an average size of 105 square metres, while new owner-occupied housing had an average of 184 square metres. Not only is this a…
