Why is it favourable to buy a house or apartment in the Netherlands?

Buying a home in the Netherlands lets you build equity (overwaarde), benefit from mortgage interest deduction (hypotheekrenteaftrek) and gain stability instead of facing rising rents. For many expats and labour migrants with a steady Dutch income, monthly ownership costs end up comparable to or lower than renting a similar home. Property has also historically held its value well in much of the country.

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