Call
Send Email
Messenger
WhatsApp
Bulgarian Property Market Booms: Housing Prices Up 156% Over 10 Years
In the third quarter of 2025, Bulgaria was among the EU countries experiencing the strongest growth in house prices, according to Eurostat data. Across the euro area, the house price index rose by 5.1% year-on-year, while the EU overall saw a 5.5% increase. Over the same period, prices had grown by 1.6% compared with the previous quarter, reflecting steady demand throughout the region.
Bulgaria recorded a notable 15.4% annual increase in house prices for Q3 2025, placing it behind only Hungary, where prices surged by 21.1%, and Portugal, with a 17.7% rise. Compared to the second quarter of 2025, Bulgarian property prices rose by 3.8%, maintaining the same growth pace as the previous quarter.
Across the EU, only Finland reported an annual decline in housing prices during this period, down 3.1%, while 25 other member states saw growth. Quarterly comparisons reveal that prices fell in five countries, with Luxembourg (-3.1%), Finland (-2.2%) and Slovenia (-1.1%) experiencing the largest drops. Meanwhile, Latvia (+5.2%), Slovakia (+4.9%), Portugal (+4.1%), and Bulgaria (+3.8%) recorded the most significant quarterly gains.
Looking at a longer timeline, house prices have surged dramatically over the past decade. Between Q3 2015 and Q3 2025, Hungarian property values nearly tripled, rising 275%, while Bulgaria saw prices increase by 156%. Other countries with strong ten-year growth include Portugal (+169%) and Lithuania (+162%). Finland remains the only EU member state where housing prices have fallen over this period, down 2%.
Bulgaria’s housing market continues to show strong momentum, both in quarterly and annual terms, highlighting the country’s position among Europe’s fastest-growing real estate markets.
Look at our top offers
Read more news
More News
Spring is approaching, and we continue the year with confidence and professionalism!
February confirmed the trend toward a more balanced and sustainable real estate market In Bulgaria after eurozone accession. Activity remains stable, negotiations are more thoughtful, and transactions are well-structured and carefully prepared.
In this environment, our Agents of the ...
On February 24, 2026, the Inter Expo Center in Sofia hosted the first edition of the Real Estate Business Forum for the year, organized by Imoti.net. The event brought together leading experts, managers, and professionals from the real estate sector to discuss the future of the industry, the role of technology, and the changing working environment for agencies.
Among the participant...
Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone marks a defining moment for the country’s real estate sector. The adoption of the euro is no longer an expectation but a reality, and its impact is already visible across residential and investment markets. Greater transparency, improved confidence, and deeper integration with European financial systems are reshaping how property is priced, financed, and perceive...
The first month of 2026 has passed – the first after Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone. The market returned to a normal pace, interest in properties remained high, and deals continued to close across the country.
In this context, we proudly present our Agents of the Month – the professionals at BULGARIAN PROPERTIES, who stood out with their results, personal approach, and dedicatio...
