Hans de Geus

About Hans de Geus

‘The school for journalism is a plague; first learn a trade’ – is the motto of Hans de Geus, publicist and commentator on economics for, among others, RTLZ. Hans gained his expertise in the banking sector (bond trading) and consultancy. He is a notorious and self-critical property investor and also develops housing with a team of experienced developers. He prefers to expose various nonsense and myths from both the left and the right, whether they come from politicians, economists, or entrepreneurs. Without compromising on clarity and impact, he prefers to do this with a wink. Because no matter how serious and critical a situation may be, there is always something to laugh about. A pleasantly cynical undertone is the result.

‘The Maarten van Rossem of the financial markets’, the magazine Quote called Hans after an appearance about crypto – of course, critically.

Hans de Geus is the author of the book ‘How I Became a Slumlord – What is Wrong with Our Housing Market’. Housing is a fundamental right, but has become unaffordable. The sky-high house prices make it impossible for starters and young people to buy a house, unless they have well-off parents. The others have to rent in the private sector at high rents that consume an ever-increasing part of their already uncertain income. In short, there is a housing crisis, with all the dangers for society that entails. How did it come to this?

Based on his own experiences, Hans discusses the housing market. He clearly analyzes where things went wrong and what the economic and social consequences are.

With his award-winning book on housing issues, Hans has established himself as a speaker on topics such as land policy, housing shortages, interest rate policy, and macroeconomics. Hans is both charismatic and disarming. He acknowledges that the world is a great paradox; takes nothing at face value, and is razor-sharp when necessary: don’t come with empty talk. But always with a pleasant undertone.