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Newly built homes provide living space due to shrinkflation in the housing market.

NU.nl ·
Newly built homes provide living space due to shrinkflation in the housing market.
New home supply in the Netherlands surged to 21,500 in Q3 2026, a 17% increase year-on-year. However, shrinkflation means buyers are getting less space for the same price, making new builds less appealing than existing homes.

Summary

The supply of new homes in the Netherlands has increased, with about 21,500 new homes for sale in Q3 2026, a 17 percent rise from last year. However, due to shrinkflation, buyers are receiving less living space for the same price, making new homes less competitive compared to existing ones.

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