As of April 1st, hosts in the city centre can rent to tourists for a maximum of 15 nights a year. That's it.

Not 30. Not 60. Fifteen.

The cap covers all 10 Centrum neighbourhoods plus De Pijp ProofSnap — and there's a tier above this one that allows a full neighbourhood ban.

The cost pressure is running alongside it. A national VAT hike pushes the total tax burden on visitors to roughly 33.5%. NL Times

But here's the stat that should stop you scrolling:

Since Amsterdam's 30-night cap came in, Airbnb listings fell 54%. Long-term rents still rose 34% — more than double the national average. Internationalreal

The city's response? Halve the limit again.

I break down what's happening, why it matters for the rest of Europe, and what comes next — in today's video. Link in comments.