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More and more municipalities are examing whether land leases is a solution to make houses affordable

The television program EenVandaag, paid attention to the subject of land lease in the broadcast of 1 February.


The challenge is well known: affordable housing must add as soon as possible. There is no solution yet. Several administrators are now investigating the introduction of land leases.


High house prices are also a source of concern for municipalities. How can they help their residents find affordable housing? It turns out to be an administrative challenge that requires creative solutions. Several administrators consider introducing a land lease: you buy the house and the mortgage, the government or a foundation buys the land.


Duokoop is a solution for many municipalities without the municipality guaranteeing a loan or having a direct or indirect balance sheet obligation. Several cities have used Duokoop to make building social housing feasible and affordable. Various municipalities are currently investigating using Duokoop to help first-time buyers make an owner-occupied home in the city possible.

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