Compared to the same period in 2024, house prices rose by 5.4%, while rents increased by 3.2%.

On a quarterly basis, between Q1 and Q2 2025, house prices increased by 1.6% and rents by 0.7%, confirming steady growth despite economic uncertainty in parts of the region.

Long-Term Perspective

Since 2010, house prices in the EU have surged by around 60.5%, while rents have climbed 28.8%. This sustained growth reflects structural demand pressures, limited housing supply in major cities, and strong investor interest in real estate as a stable asset class.

Country Highlights
    •    Hungary: +277% (largest cumulative increase since 2010)
    •    Estonia: +250%
    •    Lithuania: +200%
    •    Portugal and Bulgaria also reported double-digit annual increases in 2025.
    •    Italy remains the only EU country where housing prices have slightly declined (~1%) since 2010.

In terms of rental markets, the biggest increases were recorded in:
    •    Estonia (+218%)
    •    Lithuania (+192%)
    •    Hungary (+125%)
    •    Ireland (+117%)

Market Implications

The continued rise in both prices and rents highlights the resilience of Europe’s housing market despite higher interest rates and economic slowdown in some regions. For investors and developers, this trend signals sustained confidence in property as a long-term asset.

For markets outside the EU — including Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus — these numbers serve as a benchmark for regional comparison, showing that European demand remains strong and cross-border investment interest is likely to persist.

Source: Eurostat – House prices and rents up by 5.4% and 3.2% in the EU