They did draw attention to the development, largely in the area of hedge funds but did not appear to display alarm and were perhaps too hesitant in requesting remedial measures from US regulators, in which jurisdiction the problem was escalating most.
Moreover, lower-tier governments like municipalities lack effective incentives to develop the private rental sector. So it is up to the Dutch government to take a more pro-active, leading role in ensuring an appropriate supply of new houses. They have the means to encourage municipalities to provide more private rental housing, for instance by setting minimum targets.