Real estate agents Bryan Wierckx, 20, of Mion Real Estate Agents in Bergen op Zoom, and Casper Middelhoff, 31, of By Casper in Breda, discussed the difficulties faced by first-time buyers in the housing market. Wierckx still lives at home, while Middelhoff lives with a partner.

They said they see starters’ frustrations every day and shared tips intended to improve their chances of finding a home.