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House prices rise again: average sale price nears half a million

House prices rise again: average sale price nears half a million

The average price of existing owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands rose by 4.4 percent in May compared to the previous year. While house prices are nearing half a million euros, the rate of increase is starting to level off according to CBS and Kadaster data.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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