Investors are no longer asking where to invest first

At MIPIM 2026, the conversation around investment in the Netherlands is more nuanced than headlines suggest. Capital has not disappeared — it has become more deliberate. More selective. More focused on governance, long-term value creation and credible leadership.

What we see across our international network is a clear shift: investors are no longer asking where to invest first, but how decisions are made, who is steering the asset, and whether the strategy remains resilient under pressure. In that context, the Netherlands continues to offer compelling opportunities — provided they are approached with structure, realism and strategic depth.

Residential transformation, senior living, mixed-use repositioning and data-driven asset management remain areas where Dutch real estate stands out internationally. Not because they are easy, but because they reward professionalism. Regulation has raised the bar, not closed the door. Those who understand this are not stepping back — they are stepping up.

At Sociëteit Vastgoed International, together with our members, we focus on connecting institutional capital, experienced operators and international investors who value clarity over speculation. MIPIM is not about momentum for us; it is about alignment. Alignment between capital and responsibility, ambition and execution, local knowledge and global perspective.

In a market shaped by transition, trust becomes the true currency. And trust is built where insight, transparency and collaboration meet.

We look forward to contributing to the dialogue at MIPIM — not with promises, but with perspective.

Looking forward to meet you at MIPIM!

Claudia L. van Haeften