Anti-speculation clause now not mandatory

For years, the municipality of Zoetermeer has made an 'anti-speculation clause' mandatory for the sale of new owner-occupied homes. This is a condition with which the municipality wants to prevent homes from being purchased solely to be sold on at a profit. This obligation expired in 2021. At that time, there was less need for it in the housing market (the market for buying and selling homes). The municipality is now investigating whether it is necessary to make such a condition mandatory again for future housing construction.

Why is the municipality investigating whether a new condition is necessary?

The municipality does not want new construction to be sold on immediately after completion. The municipality does want those who buy a new construction home to live there themselves. This way, the homes end up with the target group: the people for whom the homes were built. In addition, the clause ensures that a new construction home remains more affordable for the target group for a number of years.