Dutch housing market sees surge in listings, falling overbidding

A record 56,700 existing homes were put up for sale in the Netherlands during the second quarter of 2026, according to the Dutch Association of Realtors (NVM), an increase of almost 9% compared with the same period a year earlier. In the Zaanstreek region 667 homes were listed, up 15.4% year‑on‑year, while the national average sale price reached a new high of €506,260, just above the €500,000 threshold.

The rise in supply is attributed to the seasonal spring peak and the continued sale of former rental units by investors, a practice known as “uitponden” that tends to temper price growth. At the same time, extreme overbidding – buyers paying more than 10% above asking price – has sharply declined, now occurring in only four municipalities versus eleven a year earlier.

NVM chair Lana Goutsmits‑Gerssen said the market is moving toward better balance, but warned that without sufficient new‑build housing the underlying demand pressure remains high.