Analysis: 53% of single family offices in Netherlands invest in Real Estate [2024]

Real estate investment in the Netherlands can be a lucrative venture due to the country’s stable economy, high standard of living, and strategic location in Europe. The real estate market in the Netherlands has been showing steady growth over recent years, especially in urban areas like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague. Due to the high demand for housing and commercial properties, prices have been increasing steadily. Domestic family offices are also aware of the country’s attractive real estate scene and are investing in properties. In total, 21 single family offices in Netherlands have a Real Estate Focus. This represents a share of 53% based on our database of the largest single family offices in the country. Most of those family offices are located in Amsterdam, followed by Rotterdam.

Real estate-focused single-family office from Hilversum: Nieuwgeluk

A good example of a Dutch family office that invests in real estate is Nieuwgeluk from Hilversum in the province of North Holland. The family office invests directly as well as indirectly in properties with a regional focus on the Netherlands. The focus is on retail properties, although the portfolio also increasingly includes residential properties, healthcare properties and other asset classes. When investing in real estate, particular attention is paid to buildings in the city center. In 2022, for example, 22 apartments were acquired in the city center of Utrecht.

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