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Average rental home requires monthly income of 5,650 euros

Average rental home requires monthly income of 5,650 euros

Rental prices in the private sector in the Netherlands rose during the second quarter compared to last year. Data from housing platforms indicates that more than forty percent of these rental properties now require a monthly income of 5,650 euros to afford monthly costs exceeding 2,000 euros.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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