Summer is a surprisingly good time to sell your home in Amsterdam in 2025

Summer is traditionally not the peak season for the housing market in Amsterdam. Yet 2025 is showing a surprising pattern: the number of homes on the market is actually rising in June and July. This is a striking trend that calls for analysis and action. After all, sellers who adapt effectively to this changing landscape can reap the maximum benefits.

Looking Back: How Does the Amsterdam Housing Market Typically Perform in the Summer?

It is traditionally believed that the Amsterdam housing market slows down during the summer months, but recent data paint a more nuanced picture.

According to the NVM’s quarterly figures from 2023:

• Townhouses sold within an average of 26 days in Q3
• Apartments within 31 days
• Detached homes took 51 days to sell

These sales times were virtually the same as in the second quarter of that year, suggesting that the summer does not cause any significant slowdown in sales velocity. Source: NVM Market Analysis Q3 2023 (PDF)

No publicly available quarterly figures for 2024 have yet been released to confirm or refute this trend. However, Funda’s Q2 2024 Index shows that the number of home seekers remains stable heading into the summer.

Based on this information, we can conclude that the assumption of a sluggish housing market in the summer is not fully supported by recent data. Both sales times and online search behavior remain relatively stable, which means that the summer months can still be favorable for home sales in Amsterdam.

So what makes the summer of 2025 different?

1. Increase in supply due to people leaving the rental market

With the introduction of the new national points system (July 2024), many landlords are facing:

• Significantly lower rents in the mid-range rental market
• Higher tax burden on rental income under Box 3
• More complex legislation regarding temporary leases

As a result, private landlords are selling their properties en masse, particularly in neighborhoods such as De Baarsjes, Bos en Lommer, and Amsterdam East.

2. Interest rate cuts are giving buyers greater borrowing capacity

In June 2025, the ECB cut interest rates for the first time since 2019. This results in:

• Lower mortgage rates (average -0.3%)
• Higher borrowing capacity, especially for dual-income households
• A resurgence in demand among first-time homebuyers and young families

Buyers are becoming more active, even in July and August. 

3. The Rise of the “Transient Expat”

Expats often stay in Amsterdam during the summer. They make up a growing segment of the resale market:

• They are looking for a job before the new school year
• They often want to move quickly, without lengthy rounds of negotiations
• They are looking for move-in ready homes, often in the higher-end market

What does this mean for you as a salesperson in Amsterdam?

Although there is more competition on Funda, there is also more demand. The key lies in:

• Quick and eye-catching publication
• Perfect presentation (photography, styling, English description)
• International visibility

With the right approach, your home will stand out, even as the number of listings increases.

Is it a good idea to sell a home in Amsterdam during the summer? A smart sales strategy for selling in the summer

✔ List your home online before the end of summer so you can reach the active expat market

✔ Work with English-language texts + international portals

✔ Get your styling and photography done before your vacation or the end of summer

✔ Use social media targeting: income group, location, and behavior

At Amsterdam at Home, we guide you through the entire process, from consultation and preparation to marketing and sales.

Ready to sell strategically this summer?

While others are sitting on the sidelines this summer, you can actually make a profit. Let us assess your sales potential with no obligation. We combine data, experience, and smart marketing to make your home stand out—even (or especially) when there’s a lot of competition.

Request for a no-obligation sales consultation and discover how you can benefit from this unique summer trend.