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Younger generations generally wealthier than predecessors despite difficult housing market

Younger generations generally wealthier than predecessors despite difficult housing market

Younger generations generally possess more purchasing power and wealth at the same age compared to their predecessors. However, Generation Z faces significant challenges in entering the housing market, leading to a delay in homeownership for young adults in the Netherlands.

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