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News & Research

On this page you will find our collection of news articles and summaries of scientific publications on the housing market. We select relevant scientific studies that provide insights into the development of the housing market and present them in a clear, accessible manner. Discover the key points from pertinent research and stay informed about the factors influencing the housing market.

News

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Reading time 4 minutes

15/03/2026

The listing date tells you more than you think

Most buyers focus on price, size, and location. But the number of days a home has been listed tells you something just as valuable: how much competition you're actually up against. Here's how to read it.

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06/12/2025

Mortgage market strengthens in November 2025

The mortgage market showed clear momentum in November 2025: mortgage applications increased by 12%, home values rose slightly and shifting interest-rate expectations created additional activity and noticeable spikes across the market.

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21/01/2026

Housing market: Q4 2025 quarterly update

The housing market remained active in the final quarter of 2025, but price growth slowed as supply increased. Urban areas saw slightly more room for buyers, while conditions elsewhere remained tight and regional differences widened.

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27/10/2025

Report housing market Q3:

Overbidding stays as norm

In Q3 2025, 71% of homes were sold above the asking price, but buyers are offering less and calculating more carefully. The housing market remains competitive, only the game has gotten smarter.

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13/01/2026

An unusual outlook for the housing market in 2026

An unusual outlook for the Dutch housing market in 2026: high home sales, continued price growth, and a market that remains tight despite additional supply and increased activity.

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09/10/2025

Prices rising more slowly, the market remains tight

New data suggests house price growth in the Netherlands is slowing. But appearances can be deceiving — demand remains strong while supply stays limited. What’s really happening in the housing market?

Research

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21/03/2026

Expats find a home much faster than Dutch buyers

Research by our partner Viisi Hypotheken shows that expats find a home an average of two months faster than Dutch buyers. They bid above the asking price more often, yet overbid by less on average. And the idea that they leave again shortly after? The data tells a different story.

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26/09/2025

Machine learning predicts house prices

New research shows that machine learning predicts housing values more accurately than traditional models. Location and neighborhood are crucial factors. These insights help make property valuations more reliable and future-proof.

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07/02/2026

The more you lose, the harder you bid next time

Losing a bid doesn't change what buyers are looking for, but it does change how aggressively they bid. New research based on more than one million bids shows that repeat bidders place increasingly competitive offers with each attempt, regardless of whether the home has actually become more valuable.

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15/08/2025

Asking price, time pressure and bidding processes

Analysis by Koster and Rouwendal: how time pressure influences asking prices and bidding processes, and what this means for your offer in the Dutch housing market. Based on extensive Dutch transaction data.

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12/11/2025

Slow housing construction keeps prices high

New research shows that the Dutch housing market is stalling due to slow construction. In 2024, only 82,000 homes were added, far below what is needed to reduce the shortage. As long as building remains sluggish, prices will stay high.

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16/07/2025

Tourist rentals undermine housing security

This study examines the effect of Airbnb pressure on residential stability in Amsterdam and Barcelona (2017–2019). The research shows that short-term rentals contribute internationally to the displacement of long-term residents.

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