House Prices in 2025: Increase Continues with 11.5% in January

Marnix Hazelhoff

11 March 2025

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The Dutch housing market remains dynamic in 2025. According to the latest figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), house prices in January were 11.5% higher than a year earlier. Compared to December 2024, prices rose by 1.6%, continuing the upward trend. This confirms that the housing shortage persists, despite government efforts to increase supply.

What is driving price increases in 2025?

Several factors contribute to the continued rise in house prices:

Housing shortage
According to the Dutch government, there is still a significant housing shortage. Although the goal is to build 900,000 new homes by 2030, construction is lagging due to rising building costs and labor shortages.
Demographic developments
The Dutch population continues to grow, partly due to immigration and an increase in single-person households. This keeps demand for owner-occupied homes high.
Rising wages and inflation
Higher wages and decreasing inflation allow households to borrow more, further driving up house prices.
Sale of rental properties
Investors are increasingly selling their rental properties due to stricter regulations and tax measures, reducing the supply of rental homes and increasing demand for owner-occupied houses.

Regional Differences in House Prices

House price increases vary across different regions in the Netherlands:

Strongest increases
Provinces like Utrecht and North Holland have seen the largest price rises, exceeding 12% due to high demand and limited housing supply.
Lowest increases
In regions such as Zeeland and Limburg, price growth has been more moderate, around 7-8%, due to lower population pressure and more available housing.

Urban areas continue to experience the sharpest price increases, while rural regions show more stable or slower growth.

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What Can We Expect for the Rest of 2025?

Economists predict that house prices will continue to rise in 2025, but possibly at a more moderate pace. Banks such as Rabobank and ABN AMRO forecast an average price increase of 7 to 8.5% for the year. The extent to which new construction projects progress will play a crucial role in future price developments. Although the government aims to build 900,000 new homes by 2030, ongoing high construction costs and labor shortages could slow down supply growth, keeping prices elevated.