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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

29/07/2025

ECB keeps interest rates stable after recent cut

The European Central Bank is holding rates steady after a recent cut. What does that mean for your mortgage rate, monthly costs, and bidding strategy? Here's what homebuyers need to know in 2025.

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Reading time 3 minutes

08/07/2025

We spend less income on housing

New figures from Statistics Netherlands show a clear trend: Dutch households are spending a smaller share of their income on housing, even as housing costs rise. What does that say about the market, and what can you do with that as a buyer?

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04/09/2025

House prices rising in all municipalities

CBS reports rising house prices in all Dutch municipalities, with surges above 20%. Discover the impact on buyers and what this means for the housing market’s future.

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Reading time 4 minutes

23/05/2025

Many young people can't afford to buy houses

More and more young people want to live independently, but can't find an affordable home. New CBS research shows that the housing shortage extends far beyond the Randstad.

 

Research

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Reading time 4 minuten

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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Reading time 3 minutes

27/06/2025

A hybrid model for property valuation

This study demonstrates how traditional hedonic models for property valuation can be enhanced with machine learning and explainable AI (SHAP). The combined approach delivers price estimates that are, on average, 15% more accurate.

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Reading time 4 minutes

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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Reading time 6 minutes

13/05/2025

Credit conditions and housing prices

This article examines the extent to which credit conditions, such as mortgage rates and borrowing limits, influence housing prices in the Netherlands. Bayesian models show that these factors are strong predictors of price developments.

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