Cabinet makes a new attempt to curb high land prices
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The cabinet has made a new attempt to address high land prices by changing how land prices are calculated. Home Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan said the measure is not a quick fix.
Criticism of minister over remarks about housing starters
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Housing Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan was criticised in the House of Representatives over her remarks that starters who cannot find housing could fortunately stay with their parents. The VVD said the comments were inappropriate and demanded an apology. The minister did not apologise. One report also described VVD MP Jurgen Nobel as challenging her over her comments on priority for status holders in social housing.
Municipalities may recover more costs from landowners
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Municipalities may be able to recover more of the costs of public amenities from landowners who develop projects such as housing in the area. Minister Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan suggested this in a letter to the House of Representatives.
Tax, Benefits & Cost of Living
Funding dispute over the Box 3 capital gains tax reform
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The cabinet plans to introduce a tax on actual returns from savings, investments and second homes in Box 3 from 2028, including taxation of investment gains when assets are sold. It withdrew proposals that would have made smaller savers and investors contribute to financing the change after they lacked support in the House of Representatives. The change leaves a multibillion-euro budget gap, and the cabinet is seeking alternatives with opposition parties.