Business.gov.nl uses cookies to improve the website. These functional and analytical cookies do not contain your personal data. Do you want to watch video content? Third parties may place tracking cookies to track your online behaviour. You can refuse these tracking cookies. How cookies are used on Business.gov.nl.

Reduction in property transfer tax from 8% to 7%

Published by:
Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO
< 1 min read
Nederlandse versie
Effective date of this change in law: 1 January 2027
Prinsjesdag 2026 See all changes

For whom?

  • entrepreneurs who want to rent out (more) properties
  • investors in rental properties
  • investors in new-build properties

What changes?

Are you planning to buy properties to let, or are you already investing in rental properties? The standard rate for property transfer tax will be reduced from 8% to 7% on 1 January 2027.

This rate applies to properties that you do not use as your main residence. For example, rental properties that you purchase as an investor. The rate for other immovable property, such as business premises, will remain the same.

When?

The reduction in the standard rate of property transfer tax is expected to take effect on 1 January 2027.

How would you rate this page?(question 1 of max 3)
We are sorry to hear that. How can we improve?(question 2 of 3)

Related articles

Questions relating to this article?

Please contact the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO