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Amsterdam Housing Stabilization Opens Doors for Business Services and ICT Firms

Rising inventory and steady transaction activity in the local market are creating conditions for growth in Amsterdam's key economic sectors.

By Amsterdam Business Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Amsterdam housing market is gradually stabilizing in 2026, with average prices per square meter up 4.7 percent from late 2024 levels and a forecasted 3.1 percent growth for the year, according to data from makelaaramsterdam.nl. This moderation follows stronger earlier gains and coincides with expanded housing supply that now stands at roughly 2,318 homes in Q1 2026 after a 24 percent increase.

Why the Shift Matters for Local Business

Amsterdam's positive economic outlook for 2025-2029 rests on 1.6 percent GDP growth, supported by business services and ICT sectors. The same market conditions that have eased price pressure also support these sectors by improving mobility for workers and reducing cost volatility that previously affected expansion plans. Inventory growth has eased some of the structural shortage that limited hiring and office-related decisions in prior periods.

Transaction and Rental Trends Provide Evidence

Transaction volumes rose 26 percent year-on-year as of mid-2025, while homes sold in an average of 36 days during Q1 2026. These figures indicate sustained demand even as price growth slowed. On the rental side, 398 new listings appeared in early March 2026, recovering from a February dip and adding options for incoming professionals tied to business services and ICT roles. Average property prices sit between €664,000 and €681,469, down about 3 percent from late 2024 peaks, while the median transaction price reached €607,000 in Q2 2025.

Next Steps for Businesses Watching the Market

Firms in business services and ICT can monitor quarterly inventory reports and transaction data from sources such as amsterdamapartmentadvice.com and investropa.com to time office or residential moves. The combination of slower price growth and higher supply offers a window to secure space without the rapid cost escalation seen earlier, while the broader GDP forecast supports continued sector expansion through 2029.

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