EU House Prices Rose 4.7% in Second Quarter of 2026
Home values across the European Union continued to climb even as annual growth rates showed signs of slowing.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Residential
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House prices across the European Union increased by 4.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 1.2% rise compared to the first quarter. This growth follows a first quarter where annual prices in the EU had climbed by 5.1%.
Why it matters
These shifting price trends impact regional housing affordability and property equity for homeowners throughout Europe. The data reflects broader market cooling as annual growth rates in both the EU and euro area moderated compared to the start of the year.
Portugal recorded the highest annual increase at 16.5%, while markets including Finland, Luxembourg, and France experienced annual declines. Lithuania led quarterly growth with a 5% increase during the second quarter of 2026.
The players
Eurostat
The official statistical office of the European Union responsible for tracking and reporting regional economic and housing data.
The details
Eurostat tracks house price fluctuations by measuring quarterly and annual percentage changes across member states. The data demonstrates a slowdown in annual momentum, as the EU annual growth rate shifted from 5.1% in the first quarter to 4.7% by the second. Regional performance varied significantly, with some nations seeing double-digit gains while others entered a period of price contraction.
Timeline
Q1 2026 saw annual price growth of 5.1% in the EU.
Q2 2026 marked the period of 4.7% annual price growth.
The Home Front
This regional trend highlights a cooling effect in the broader European housing market as annual price growth moderates. Understanding these shifts is essential for homeowners monitoring property value fluctuations relative to established regional indexes.
Homeowners should check their local market performance as national averages may mask significant fluctuations in specific cities or regions. It is helpful to review recent comparable sales in your immediate neighborhood to understand how your property value aligns with these broad regional shifts.
The takeaway
While the overall EU market saw modest gains, the divergence between growing and declining markets underscores the importance of local data. Homeowners are encouraged to monitor their specific national and regional house price reports for the most relevant valuation trends.
Further reading
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