Why Netherlands Property Prices Keep Rising: Understanding the Housing Market in 2026

When Will the Netherlands Housing Bubble Burst?

No, the bubble won't burst.

Just like it won't burst in certain other places:

• Monaco: €52,000 per sqm

• Hong Kong: €21,000 per sqm

• Singapore: €17,000 per sqm

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What do the Netherlands and these locations have in common? Land scarcity.
This is the primary factor preventing prices from falling.

Compared to this, all other factors pale in significance.
Add to this:

• Failed new housing construction plans. The plans weren't ambitious to begin with, and they still failed to deliver.

• Passive government in perpetual collapse

• Expat interest. Yes, like it or not, expats (including myself) genuinely heat up the market by injecting capital. This isn't criticism—it's an objective factor. We see the same pattern in numerous other countries.

What should you do if you realize the "bubble" isn't going anywhere, but you need to buy property?
Look for undervalued locations.

How to Identify Undervalued Locations

Where are undervalued areas?

Typically, where expat crowds haven't arrived yet.
But how do you distinguish them from uninteresting dead zones?

You need to analyze:

• Transportation accessibility

• Infrastructure quality

• Municipal development plans

• Current market conditions

Top 5 Undervalued Towns Near Amsterdam (2026)

Here are verified locations we've researched for our clients with direct access to Amsterdam. This list is current for 2026 and updated annually.

The common advantage: Direct transportation to Amsterdam combined with non-inflated prices.

Price comparison:

• Amsterdam (average €8,500/sqm): €500,000 buys you a 70 sqm apartment with 1-2 bedrooms

• These locations (average €3,800-4,800/sqm): €500,000 buys you a townhouse with:

  • Substantial private garden

  • Covered terrace

  • Garage

  • Underfloor heating

  • Solar panels

  • Spacious layout

  • Scenic views

  • Peaceful surroundings

  • Excellent neighbors

Some properties even offer direct canal access—step from your garden into a boat and cruise the waterways.

Recommended locations with direct Amsterdam access:

1. Hoorn

2. Alkmaar

3. Enkhuizen

4. Castricum

5. Schagen

Take advantage of these opportunities while they remain undervalued.