Amsterdam makes allotment up to 700% more expensive | Inland

Anne-Mariken Raukema: “Increasing the rent fivefold within two years is a bit too much.”

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Amsterdam – Anyone who owns an allotment garden in Amsterdam is currently experiencing a few tough weeks. The municipality of Amsterdam has announced that rents will increase significantly in the coming years and the allotment complexes must open their doors to visitors. “The rent for people with a low income will increase by double. The accessibility of the allotments is therefore under pressure. ” According to the CDA, the rent can increase by up to 700 percent.

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