Housing Market Q2 2026: More Supply, More Price Reductions and Still Plenty of Bidding Above the Asking Price

The Dutch housing market showed several developments at the same time in the second quarter of 2026. The number of properties offered for sale increased significantly, sellers adjusted their asking prices more frequently, and the number of homes sold increased.

At the same time, bidding above the asking price remained common. In 70.5% of property sales, buyers paid more than the asking price. This happened slightly less often than in the previous quarter, but when buyers did bid above the asking price, the average amount was slightly higher.

The figures therefore show an interesting housing market. Buyers have more choice due to the increased supply, but a large proportion of properties are still selling above the asking price.

The Dutch housing market showed several developments at the same time in the second quarter of 2026. The number of properties offered for sale increased significantly, sellers adjusted their asking prices more frequently, and the number of homes sold increased.

At the same time, bidding above the asking price remained common. In 70.5% of property sales, buyers paid more than the asking price. This happened slightly less often than in the previous quarter, but when buyers did bid above the asking price, the average amount was slightly higher.

The figures therefore show an interesting housing market. Buyers have more choice due to the increased supply, but a large proportion of properties are still selling above the asking price.

Housing supply increases by more than 25%

The number of properties offered for sale increased significantly in the second quarter. Supply grew from approximately 66,000 to more than 83,000 properties, an increase of more than 25%.

Part of this increase comes from former rental properties being offered for sale. This is also known as uitponden, the sale of individual properties from a rental portfolio. As a result, more properties are temporarily becoming available to buyers, increasing the overall supply in the housing market.

Asking prices are being reduced more frequently

Alongside the increase in supply, the number of asking price reductions also increased. More than 1 in 8 properties offered for sale had its asking price reduced during the sales process. This is the highest level in more than two and a half years.

Price reductions occurred both in the lower segment, with sale prices up to €450,000, and in the mid-market segment between €450,000 and €1,000,000.

Apartments stand out in particular. The asking price was reduced for approximately 1 in 7 apartments. For houses, price reductions occurred slightly less frequently.

The larger supply gives buyers more opportunities to compare similar properties. As a result, the relationship between a property's asking price and the other properties available on the market may play an increasingly important role.

More homes sold in the second quarter

In addition to the increase in supply, the number of transactions also increased. A total of 68,812 homes were sold in the Netherlands in the second quarter.

This was 6.8% more than in the first quarter and 7.8% more than during the same period a year earlier.

The increase in supply therefore coincided with a higher number of transactions in the second quarter. However, this does not automatically mean that every property sells more quickly. Differences between property types, price segments and regions remain significant.

Still plenty of bidding above the asking price

Despite the increased housing supply, the majority of sold properties still received bids above the asking price.

In the first quarter, 71.4% of sold properties were sold above the asking price. In the second quarter, this percentage decreased slightly to 70.5%.

When buyers did bid above the asking price, however, the average percentage was slightly higher. The average amount paid above the asking price increased from 4.7% to 4.8%. This was the first increase after three consecutive quarters of decline.

Buyers therefore bid above the asking price slightly less frequently, but when they did, the average amount paid above the asking price was slightly higher than in the previous quarter.

Price reductions make a clear difference

There is a noticeable difference between properties whose asking price was reduced during the sales process and the market as a whole.

Properties with a price reduction sold for an average of 3.2% above the asking price, compared with 4.8% nationwide. Bidding above the asking price was also less common for these properties.

Of the properties with a reduced asking price, 57.6% were sold above the asking price, compared with 70.5% of all sold properties. In addition, 31.2% of properties with a price reduction were ultimately sold below their new, already reduced asking price.

The figures therefore show a clear difference. Properties whose asking price was adjusted during the sales process were, on average, less frequently and less substantially overbid than the market as a whole.

Regional differences remain significant

Behind the national averages are considerable regional differences.

At provincial level, the average amount paid above the asking price was 7.7% in Utrecht and 7.6% in Groningen. In Zeeland, this was considerably lower at an average of 2.1%.

There were also significant differences between cities. In the city of Utrecht, the average amount paid above the asking price was 13.6%, while in Eindhoven the average was 2.9%.

At municipal level, the average amount paid above the asking price was 13.3% in Utrecht, followed by Nieuwegein at 12% and Groningen at 10.5%. In Baarn, properties were sold for an average of 9.6% below the asking price.

These figures show that national averages are not automatically representative of every local housing market.

What does this mean for the Eindhoven housing market?

For Eindhoven, the difference compared with other parts of the Netherlands is particularly interesting. The average amount paid above the asking price was 2.9% in the second quarter, which was considerably lower than in several other major cities.

This is an average across all transactions included in the data and should not be interpreted as a percentage that applies to every property in Eindhoven. The situation can vary considerably depending on property type, neighbourhood and price segment.

An apartment near the city centre, for example, may compete with a very different range of properties than a terraced or detached house in another neighbourhood. The condition of the property and the available supply at the time of sale also play a role.

For property owners, it is therefore particularly important to look at the specific segment of the Eindhoven housing market in which their property is being offered.

The asking price plays an important role

With more properties available, buyers have more opportunities to compare similar homes. The asking price is not the only consideration. Location, living area, condition, energy label and other characteristics can also influence their decision.

For sellers, this means that previous sales transactions are not the only relevant factor. Properties that are available for sale at the same time also determine the competition a property faces.

The figures on price reductions show a clear difference in this respect. Properties whose asking price was adjusted during the sales process were, on average, less frequently and less substantially overbid than the market as a whole.

Positioning a property correctly therefore begins with determining an appropriate asking price. At Extate Housing, we look not only at what comparable properties have previously sold for, but also at the property type, location, condition and current supply in the immediate area.

Looking ahead to the rest of 2026

The second quarter of 2026 shows a housing market in which several developments are taking place simultaneously. Housing supply increased by more than 25%, the number of transactions increased and asking prices were reduced more frequently. At the same time, 70.5% of sold properties still received bids above the asking price.

Whether these developments will continue throughout the remainder of the year will become clearer as new market data becomes available.

Mortgage interest rates also remain an important factor. Changes in interest rates affect how much buyers can finance and therefore influence their options within the housing market.

For property owners in Eindhoven and the surrounding area, it therefore remains important to look beyond general national housing market trends. Ultimately, what matters is the situation surrounding the individual property: the property type, location, asking price, current supply and demand within that specific part of the market.

Are you considering selling your property in Eindhoven or the surrounding area? It is important to understand how your property compares with the current supply. At Extate Housing, we are happy to assess the value, positioning and sales opportunities of your property within the current market.

Source: Huispedia, Housing Market Trend Report, second quarter of 2026.