Join the conversation about opportunities for affordable home ownership! The demand for affordable owner-occupied homes is high, but delivering them is often complex. In this session, we will discuss the new requirements of the Dutch Housing Governance Act (Wet versterking regie op de volkshuisvesting) and show which instruments can be deployed to realise affordable homes for sale—and to maintain them.
The municipality of Amsterdam and the municipality of Almere will hold discussions on how they can make affordable home ownership possible in new-build developments. They do so using case studies. In Amsterdam, a tender is underway for a trial with approximately 70 affordable homes for sale via Koopstart in the Nierkerkestraat. In Almere, work is being carried out on the pilot Blijvende Betaalbare Koop.
Speakers:
- Tjeerd Maat, municipality of Amsterdam
- Laura Uittenbogaard Amsterdam
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.