House prices rising in all municipalities: surges above 20 percent
Marnix Hazelhoff
4 september 2025
Reading time 3 minutes
House prices continue to climb. Recent figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Land Registry show that in the second quarter of 2025, prices of existing owner-occupied homes were higher in every Dutch municipality compared to a year earlier. There is now no area left where buyers can escape the upward trend.
National trend
In the second quarter of 2025, existing homes were on average 9.7 percent more expensive than in the same quarter of 2024. This confirms that the upward movement continues, despite earlier signals of a cooling market.
The price increase is widespread: both urban regions and smaller municipalities saw values rise. Homes in the mid-market segment in particular became significantly more expensive, making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to enter the housing market.
Local surges
Some municipalities stand out well above the national average. For example, prices rose the most in:
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Albrandswaard (South Holland) with +21.9 percent,
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Borger-Odoorn (Drenthe) with +20.2 percent.
Other municipalities across both the Randstad and regional areas also show increases above 15 percent. This indicates that price pressure is no longer confined to large cities but is now clearly felt in smaller towns as well.
What does this mean for the future?
The situation is becoming increasingly challenging for home seekers. Overbidding remains necessary in nearly all of the Netherlands to stand a chance, while first-time buyers are more often forced to drop out or stay in the rental sector. Moving further out regionally offers little relief, as prices are rising sharply there too.
This pressure is expected to persist in the coming period. New construction lags behind due to high building costs and limited permit approvals. At the same time, demand remains strong, fueled by population growth and tax incentives that keep homeownership attractive. Unless the structural shortage of supply is resolved, prices are likely to continue rising in the second half of 2025.
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Conclusion
The figures highlight the urgent need for structural measures: more suitable housing supply, faster construction, and a better balance between the owner-occupied and rental sectors. Until then, anyone looking to buy a home must prepare for significantly rising prices – regardless of the municipality.
