Rent soared free sector, "the market is unhealthy '

But that average is pulled up sharply by Randstad. If you look at the Netherlands without the Randstad will cost an apartment only about 950 euros.

And within Randstad there are also major differences. By far the highest rents are paid in Amsterdam. Since the average rent is around 2200 euros. For comparison: In Rotterdam is about 1200 euros, 1400 in Utrecht and The Hague in 1500.

In Amsterdam, rents have also increased most, by 10.4 percent. That is exactly twice as fast as the nationwide increase (5.2 percent).

Priceless

"Amsterdam is a very popular city," said De Groot. "There is a lot of activity, a lot of expats That coupled exert pressure on the market. With a small supply of rental properties means that prices rise enormously. As long as there is no built will stay that way."

For middle-income rental housing have become priceless in the private sector in Amsterdam. "For people who can muster around 700 to 1,000 euros to rent, virtually get nothing." There are a lot of social rental housing for people with low or middle income, but for often waiting periods of more than ten years.

Minister for Housing Block says the figures once again indicate that there are many more apartments are in the private sector. He says he advocates here since the beginning of his ministry for.

"We also know that stand to urge investors to build for that sector, and there are billions finished. Now it is the duty of municipalities to provide the land."

Block says that the Rent Act which has been treated yesterday in the House, will ensure that more people interested in an apartment in the private sector. This law needs to go to the Senate.

Source: NOS.nl/ © Reuters