Ouderkerk aan de Amstel benefits from urban dynamism and excellent accessibility. Its location near Amsterdam, combined with its village character and high quality of life, makes Ouderkerk particularly attractive to tenants in both the residential and retail markets. Demand for commercial space is growing, particularly in the luxury segment, where high-quality supply is scarce. The limited vacancy rate and strong local purchasing power provide a solid rental base and make investments in retail space attractive. For tenants, this offers opportunities in an environment with a loyal, affluent target group.
The housing market in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel offers tenants a quiet and high-quality alternative to the Amsterdam housing market. Rents are on average slightly below the level of the capital, but often show stronger percentage growth. Due to the high occupancy rate and limited turnover, the housing supply is limited, leading to sustained demand, particularly in the mid-range and higher rental segments. Tenants benefit from the high quality of living, the green surroundings and excellent accessibility by both car and public transport.
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel offers excellent commercial opportunities thanks to the high purchasing power of its residents and the continuing demand for luxury amenities. This charming village is popular with households with above-average incomes and also attracts an increasing number of tourists and day trippers thanks to its location on the Amstel River and its proximity to Amsterdam. This combination increases the attractiveness of commercial spaces and ensures stable rental income within the village.
For tenants of retail and hospitality spaces, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel is a distinctive location. The strong local spending power, combined with the tourist potential, offers entrepreneurs a solid basis for exploitation. Demand for commercial space is structurally higher than the available supply, resulting in low vacancy rates and stable rents. Thanks to its small-scale character, historic ambiance and affluent population, Ouderkerk is ideal for high-end retail, specialist shops and hospitality.
The hotel market in Amstelveen benefits greatly from its proximity to Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. Due to the limited availability of new hotel developments in Amsterdam, investors and operators are shifting their focus to surrounding cities such as Amstelveen, where there is more room for growth. This strategic location makes Amstelveen attractive to both business travellers and tourists which contributes to a high occupancy rate.
In 2023 and 2024, the hotel market in the Netherlands will have further recovered from the impact of the pandemic, with occupancy rates returning to pre-pandemic levels. In the Amsterdam region, which includes Amstelveen, occupancy rates have risen significantly and high demand for hotel rooms is expected, particularly due to the increased flow of tourists and the recovery of business travel.
Occupancy rates in hotels in and around Amsterdam, including Amstelveen, are now back at or above pre-2020 levels. This is partly stimulated by the limited expansion of hotels in Amsterdam itself, which is attracting investors to nearby cities such as Amstelveen. As a result, demand for accommodation in this region remains high, contributing to stable rental income and an attractive investment climate for hotel projects.
The Amsterdam housing market continues to show resilience with a positive outlook for 2024, especially for rental properties. Strong demand for rental properties is supported by a growing economy and high employment levels. Analysts at CBRE and Rabobank predict a stable to slightly upward trend in rents for the coming period. With average rents remaining in line with growing demand, occupancy rates are likely to remain high and values to increase further.
The housing market in Almere continues to develop strongly, with positive prospects for 2025, particularly in the rental segment. Sustained demand is reinforced by population growth, limited availability of social housing and the strategic location near Amsterdam. There is increasing scarcity and rising rents, particularly in the mid-range rental market. The owner-occupied market is also showing strong price increases, partly due to a structural shortage of housing and lagging new-build production. The high occupancy rate of rental properties contributes to stable income and value growth, while the vacant value of homes is significantly higher than the rental value, which offers interesting opportunities for future sales.
