Dutch housing market sees steady price rise with 5.4% annual increase in February
Homebuyers in the Netherlands faced a 5.4% price hike in February compared to last year, with the average home now costing €487,768. More transactions were recorded, signaling a competitive market that directly impacts affordability and purchasing power.
| Key Data Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Year-on-year price increase | 5.4% |
| Month-on-month price increase | 0.1% |
| Peak price increase since 2022 | 15.5% |
| Number of transactions (Feb) | 17,675 |
| Transactions increase YoY | +8% |
| Average transaction price | €487,768 |
| Total homes sold (Jan-Feb 2026) | 36,568 |
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Land Registry Office (Kadaster) monitor and report on housing market trends, providing essential data for policymakers, economists, and citizens. Their reports help shape decisions on housing policy, taxation, and urban development in the Netherlands.
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Existing homes 5.4% more expensive in February than a year earlier
In February, the prices of existing owner-occupied homes were on average 5.4% higher than a year earlier. This matches the year-on-year price increase recorded in January. Compared to January 2026, prices rose by an average of 0.1% in February. The price developments in this report are based on the price index of existing private owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Land Registry Office (Kadaster).
Price development of existing owner-occupied homes
Prices of owner-occupied homes rose only slightly compared to January. In February, the prices of existing owner-occupied homes increased by 0.1% compared to January. The prices of existing owner-occupied homes peaked in July 2022. After that, the trend reversed and the price index declined for some time. Since June 2023, however, the trend has been rising again. In February, prices were on average 15.5% higher than at the previous peak in July 2022.
Price index of existing owner-occupied homes
More transactions of existing owner-occupied homes in February. The Land Registry Office (Kadaster) reported that it recorded 17,675 property transactions in February. This is more than 8% higher than a year earlier. In the first two months of 2026, 36,568 homes were sold, nearly 7% more than a year earlier. In February, the average transaction price for an existing owner-occupied home was €487,768. *Note: The transaction price is not used to determine price developments of existing owner-occupied homes; instead, the price index is used. The price index accounts for quality differences between owner-occupied homes. The average transaction price does not include quality adjustments.
Transactions of existing owner-occupied homes
Statistics Netherlands (CBS) publishes price information by region and property type once per quarter. The next quarterly results will be available on April 22.