Homebuyers across the EU face price pressure, but gains vary

Home prices rose in several EU countries in Q2 2026. Slovakia's prices climbed 9.2% after inflation over the year, while Germany's fell 1.3% after inflation over the quarter.

  • Slovakia: House prices rose 9.2% after inflation over the year to Q2 2026. A quarterly increase of 1.3% reversed the previous quarter's fall.
  • Latvia and Denmark: Inflation-adjusted prices rose annually by 7.7% in Latvia and 7.1% in Denmark. Denmark also saw a quarterly rise of 1.8% after inflation.
  • Bulgaria: Home prices increased 4.5% over the quarter. After inflation, prices were 6.1% above a year earlier.
  • Estonia: Prices rose 3.5% over the quarter, or 2.8% after inflation.
  • Germany and Italy: Nominal prices rose over the quarter, but inflation-adjusted values fell by 1.3% in Germany and 1.1% in Italy.

The reported countries show continued price pressure on buyers across parts of the EU, though quarterly gains did not always keep pace with inflation.