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Laren overtakes Bloemendaal: average house value hits one million

Laren has overtaken Bloemendaal as the municipality with the highest average property values in the Netherlands, according to new data from the Central Bureau of Statistics. The average WOZ-value in Laren reached €993,000, more than double the national average, followed closely by Bloemendaal and Blaricum. While North Holland municipalities dominate the top rankings, the province of Utrecht currently holds the highest average provincial property value.

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Hospi Housing: Help a student find a room

The city of Haarlem is partnering with the platform Hospi Housing to encourage residents to rent out spare rooms to students and young professionals. This initiative aims to address the housing shortage while providing homeowners with tax-free extra income and social connection. Hospi Housing supports hosts by matching them with tenants and managing administrative tasks such as contracts.

Tielen unable to dispel criticism of safer education bill

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New law to tackle high vet prices and overtreatment

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Cabinet takes action against soaring vet costs

The Dutch cabinet is introducing new legislation to address rising veterinary costs by requiring clinics to be more transparent about their fees. These measures also include a ban on price incentives designed to prevent the over-treatment of pets.