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23 April 2026

Investing in affordable mid-market rental homes in Limburg

Housing association Wonen Limburg does more than offer social housing. With its subsidiary Wonen Limburg Accent, it is fully committed to offer affordable mid-market rental homes. These are intended for middle-income people who earn too much for social housing, but for whom the non-subsidised housing sector is often unaffordable. Accent offers them an attractive, affordable alternative - and the proceeds flow back into social housing and vibrant neighbourhoods.

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In 2025, Accent focused heavily on the construction of more than 300 mid-market rental homes spread across Limburg hotspots like Maastricht, Heerlen, Brunssum and Baarlo. Some of these homes were completed in 2025, with the rest to follow shortly. For example, Wonen Limburg actively contributes to the provincial ambition to significantly expand the housing supply in both social rental homes and mid-market rental homes, exactly as laid down in the Limburg housing agenda and regional Housing Deal.

The smart financing mix plays a major role in this. Loans secured by the Social Housing Guarantee Fund (WSW) were combined with commercial financing. In cooperation with BNG and other parties, funding was attracted that specifically supported the development of the middle segment. This increased the investment capacity without taxing the WSW ceiling. Thanks to this approach, Wonen Limburg can build faster and more effectively and thus structurally reduce the housing needs in Limburg.

‘Our funding will create affordable, mid-market rental homes to reduce the housing shortage.’

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René Goorden

René Goorden

Sectorlead Wonen

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