House prices rising more slowly, but the market remains tight
Marnix Hazelhoff
9 October 2025
Reading time 3 minutes
The rise in Dutch house prices seems to be losing momentum, but appearances can be deceiving. According to the latest data from CBS, the Land Registry, and Eurostat, prices of existing homes were 9.7% higher in the second quarter of 2025 than a year earlier. In the first quarter, that figure was still 10.9%. For newly built homes, growth also eased slightly, from 9.4% to 7.8%.
Extra supply from selling wave
This slowdown says little about the real market dynamics. Demand for owner-occupied homes remains strong, while supply is structurally limited. What we’re seeing now is mainly a temporary effect of so-called sell-offs: landlords who, partly due to stricter regulations and higher costs, are selling their rental properties. That creates additional supply, often in the lower segment of the market, which temporarily lowers the average price level.
At the same time, sales of existing homes continue to rise. In the second quarter, more than 57,000 homes changed hands — significantly more than last year. New-build sales, however, are lagging behind, with around 6,300 newly built homes sold during the same period. A combination of high construction costs, tighter financing conditions, and limited building sites continues to slow down new developments.
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The Netherlands remains a european front-runner
On a European level, the Netherlands remains one of the strongest markets. Average house prices rose by 9.5%, compared to around 5.4% across the EU. In countries such as Portugal and Croatia, prices increased even faster, while in Finland they declined slightly.
Banks expect growth to slow somewhat in the coming years; but not to disappear. Rabobank forecasts an 8.6% rise this year and 5.5% in 2026. ABN Amro expects 8.7% followed by around 3%, while ING projects 6.5% and later 4%. If the sell-off trend fades and new construction continues to lag, upward pressure on prices could return.
What does this mean for the housing market?
The apparent calm in the housing market is relative. Beneath the surface, a persistent shortage keeps demand and supply out of balance. For buyers and sellers using SlimBieden, staying alert remains key: with the right timing, location, and bidding strategy, you can still make a difference.
