In 2025, the Dutch owner-occupied housing market remained strong despite earlier uncertainties. House prices rose by an average of approximately 6% to 8.7% compared to 2024, although growth leveled off as the year progressed. At the same time, the number of home sales increased: some quarters even saw 15% to 16% more transactions than the previous year.
A key development was the increase in housing supply, partly driven by investors selling off properties. In some local areas, this led to slightly less aggressive price increases. Nevertheless, the market remained tight due to a structural housing shortage and lagging new construction.
Additionally, affordability remained a significant issue, particularly for first-time buyers, as prices rose faster than incomes.
In short: 2025 was characterized by rising prices, a higher volume of transactions, and persistent scarcity, accompanied by slight signs of market stabilization.
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