More Dutch homeowners are reducing their asking prices when listing properties for sale, according to real estate platform Huispedia. Despite this trend, Huispedia suggests that a temporary increase in supply isn’t likely to alleviate the pressure on the housing market.

In the second quarter of 2025, 10.4% of homes on the market had previously been listed at a higher price, marking an increase from 10% in the previous quarter, according to Huispedia’s recent analysis of housing data.

These price reductions primarily impact lower-priced homes, which are currently experiencing the highest demand. While homes with reduced asking prices typically sell at that listed price, nearly half of the time buyers manage to negotiate a lower amount.

Across the entire market, homes generally sell for an average of 5% above the initial asking price, Huispedia noted.

Earlier this month, the estate agents’ association NVM reported a significant increase in listings, with 21% more homes listed in the previous quarter compared to the same period last year. This surge is largely attributed to a wave of former rental properties being sold off.

Landlords are reportedly exiting the market due to factors such as tax increases, new regulations for mid-market rents, and the ban on temporary leases.

Huispedia director Maxim Bours indicated that this boost in listings is not a long-term fix. He stated that the effect will diminish by mid-next year as the remaining temporary rental contracts, which are no longer permitted from July 1, 2024, expire.