Changing legislation is creating an uncertain outlook in the housing market. In recent years, this was reflected in a lower volume of building permits issued. In addition, from mid-2023, inflation and interest rates increased in a short period of time, leading to uncertainty for house hunters when making investment decisions. In particular, sales of owner-occupied homes in the more expensive segment have slowed in recent years. Van Wanrooij bundles unsold homes into the ‘Premium Selection’ from the start of construction. This ensures that the unsold homes under construction are sold as quickly and successfully as possible with the use of its in-house estate agent, and the overall inventory position remains at a healthy level.
However, the housing market outlook remains strong, with demand structurally outstripping supply. For first-time buyers in the Netherlands, finding a home remains difficult. Supply is limited and there are still not enough affordable homes per project. With the new XS, XXS and BeBo variants in the Optio range, Van Wanrooij is also building suitable homes for this target group. In addition, Van Wanrooij will sit down with housing corporations at an early stage in new projects, to make sure the percentages of social rental housing agreed with municipalities can be realised.
Making new buildings more sustainable also remains a challenge. Changing laws and regulations lead to delays in planning and put further pressure on the affordability of homes. In its Optio range, Van Wanrooij has now combined a number of proven techniques to build sustainable and extra energy-efficient homes. Thanks in part to its permanent chain partners, Van Wanrooij can anticipate and respond to changes in the market.