inheritance

A €300 billion inheritance wave from Baby Boomers will widen the gap between Dutch homeowners with family wealth and those without — including most expats. The report warns that only 1 million residents will benefit, deepening inequality in an already overheated market.

A new analysis by mortgage advisor Van Bruggen warns that €300 billion in housing assets will be transferred through gifts and inheritances between 2024 and 2033, primarily benefiting older Dutch homeowners and deepening inequality. For internationals without family wealth in the Netherlands, buying a home will become even harder.