House prices are falling a bit again, but buying remains expensive

In September, the average price of existing homes decreased by 0.4% compared to August, but is still 2.9% higher than in September 2025. The growth rate of home prices has been declining since 2024, with a notable 17.3% increase since the peak in July 2022. Sales dropped to 20,383 homes, a 7% decrease from last year, although sales for the first nine months remain nearly 3% higher than last year. Regional price increases vary significantly, with Friesland and Drenthe seeing a 5.7% rise, while North Holland only had a 1.8% increase. Detached homes saw a 4.1% price rise, while the average selling price in September was €504,658, influenced by high-end sales.