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Netherlands property market
House prices in Netherlands rose 5.1% in the year to Q1 2026, based on BIS data. After inflation, prices gained 2.6% over the same period. Rents changed +4.3% year on year. Over five years the nominal index is +43.9%.
Netherlands
Netherlands residential property market analysis 2026
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- Global Property Search Research DeskMarket data team
- Last update
- Sept 2026
- Next update
- Sept 2027
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Independently researched and fact-checked against official sources. See our methodology and data sources.
Key metrics
Prices
House Price Growth YoY (Nominal)
6.1%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Median Asking Price, 1-Bedroom
€415,379
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Apartment Price per Square Metre
€6,794 /m²
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
House Price Growth YoY (Real)
3.4%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Rents
Median Rent per Square Metre
€21.8 /m²/month
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Rent Growth YoY
4.8%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Yields & Affordability
Price-to-Income Ratio
8.3x
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.0 yrs
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Gross Rental Yield
5.51%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Financing
Average Mortgage Rate
3.80%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Taxes & Costs
Effective Rental Income Tax
16.7%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Round-Trip Transaction Costs
7.4%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Economy
Inflation Rate
2.3%
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
GDP per Capita
€55,597
1 January 2025 · Global Property Search Research
Market analysis
Our market analysis briefing for Netherlands is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 29 September 2026
Taxes & costs
Our taxes & costs briefing for Netherlands is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 29 September 2026
Buying guide
Our buying guide briefing for Netherlands is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 29 September 2026
Rental law
Our rental law briefing for Netherlands is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 29 September 2026
Economy
Our economy briefing for Netherlands is being written by our research desk. In the meantime, the indicators above cover the numbers this section will explain.
Last updated 29 September 2026
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Sources & methodology
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Netherlands property FAQs
What is the average rental yield in Netherlands?
Gross rental yields in Netherlands average 5.51% as of 1 January 2025.
Are house prices rising in Netherlands?
Nominal house prices in Netherlands changed +5.1% over the last year.
What does it cost to buy property in Netherlands?
Round-trip transaction costs in Netherlands run at about 7.4% of the purchase price, covering transfer tax, notary, registration and agency fees.
What are typical mortgage rates in Netherlands?
The representative residential mortgage rate in Netherlands is 3.80% as of 1 January 2025, based on central bank and official lending statistics.
Can foreigners buy property in Netherlands?
Foreign-buyer rules in Netherlands are covered in our buying guide section above, alongside transaction costs, taxes and the registration process.
Where does this Netherlands property data come from?
Figures for Netherlands are compiled from Global Property Search Research and were last updated 29 September 2026.
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