Housing associations built significantly more new rental homes in 2025. The number of completed housing association properties reached its highest level since measurements began in 2012. Housing associations play a particularly important role in expanding the housing supply in urban municipalities. Nevertheless, the differences between municipalities remain significant.

More housing association homes added

In 2025, approximately 21,500 new rental homes owned by housing associations were added. This was around 2,000 more than in 2024.

Of the 69,200 new-build homes completed in 2025, approximately 31% were owned by a housing association. The remainder mainly consisted of owner-occupied homes and private rental properties.

The growth in new construction by housing associations is important because demand for affordable rental housing remains high in many municipalities. At the same time, the total stock of housing association properties is not determined by new construction alone. Sales, purchases and demolition also affect the final number of available homes.

Major differences between municipalities

Most new housing association homes in 2025 were built in Amsterdam. Nearly 2,900 homes were added there. Utrecht, Haarlemmermeer and Breda also delivered relatively large numbers of new homes for housing associations.

However, the situation varies greatly by municipality. In some places, almost all new construction consists of housing association properties, while in other municipalities hardly any or no new social rental homes were built.

We also see clear differences in our own region. In Eindhoven, approximately 31% of new construction was owned by housing associations. In Helmond, this share was 50%, while in Veldhoven it was around 16%.

Especially high levels of housing association construction in urban areas

In highly urbanised municipalities, approximately 37% of new construction consists of housing association properties. In very highly urbanised municipalities, this share is around 34%.

In less urbanised municipalities, the share is lower, at approximately 23% to 27%.

This shows that housing associations make an especially important contribution to new construction in areas where housing demand is high.

How does OZQUR Makelaardij view this?

At OZQUR Makelaardij, we believe a diverse housing supply is important. Not everyone can or wants to buy a home immediately. Sufficient social rental housing, private-sector rental housing and owner-occupied homes are all necessary to ensure that people can move through the housing market.

At the same time, simply building more homes is not enough. Attention must also be paid to the type of homes, their location and the target groups for whom they are being built. In regions such as Eindhoven, Helmond and Veldhoven, for example, we see strong demand from first-time buyers, families and international employees.

For buyers and sellers, it is therefore important to take new construction developments into account. New projects can influence housing supply, demand and ultimately the value of existing homes.

At OZQUR Makelaardij, we help you reach your dream home in 5 steps

01 — Getting acquainted & identifying your housing wishes
We start with you. We get to know you, build trust and clearly identify your housing wishes and most important criteria.

→ Understand first, then search.

02 — Determining your budget & possibilities
Together with the buying agent and financial advisor, we determine your mortgage possibilities, budget and ideal search range.

→ Know what is possible before we start searching.

03 — Viewing together
You focus on how the property feels. We take a critical look at the technical condition, location, possibilities and points of attention.

→ You decide whether it feels like home. We look at the rest.

04 — Determining the value & bidding smartly
We analyse comparable properties that have been sold, discuss the property with the selling agent and assess the expected appraisal value. We then determine the bidding strategy together and submit the offer.

→ Not just bidding, but making a well-founded offer.

05 — From accepted offer to the notary
Offer accepted? We then review the documents and purchase agreement, monitor all important deadlines and guide the entire process through to the notary.

→ We stay in control until you receive the keys.

Yucel Samanci
Buying and selling agent at OZQUR Makelaardij, specialised in purchasing strategy, negotiations and assisting Dutch, Turkish and expat clients.
(24 March 2026)