France owner-occupied house price: new purchases
France owner-occupied house price: new purchases stood at 131.25 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the House prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2009 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied housing price index, total | 130.17 | 129.47 | 128.86 | 128.39 | 128.3 | 127.92 | 127.52 | 126.99 | 126.16 | 124.82 | |
| Purchases of newly built dwellings | 131.25 | 131.14 | 130.58 | 130.91 | 131.28 | 130.85 | 129.71 | 129.58 | 128.54 | 128.31 | |
| Self-build dwellings and major renovations | 134.26 | 133.88 | 134.3 | 133.38 | 133.04 | 132.92 | 133.59 | 133.02 | 131.47 | 128.52 |
Understanding france owner-occupied house price: new purchases
Market transactions specifically capturing newly built dwellings purchased for owner occupation are measured by this index. The scope focuses narrowly on the initial transfer of freshly completed residential structures from construction enterprises to resident owners. Existing second-hand housing, structural renovations, and rental investments are omitted. This series provides a targeted view of primary market transaction values, allowing analysts to monitor the cost of entering the housing market via newly finished developments.
Evaluation of this series requires attention to developer pricing strategies and the timing of large-scale residential project completions, which can introduce step-changes in quarterly figures. Seasonal adjustment protocols mitigate calendar effects related to project delivery dates. Revisions to early data points occur as complete administrative records from property developers and notaries are processed. Users must distinguish this series from general construction cost indices, as transaction prices incorporate developer profit margins and land values alongside building expenses.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific transactions are tracked in this newly built purchase index?
- The initial purchase of freshly completed residential structures from developers by owner-occupiers is tracked.
- Does this index measure the cost of building a house independently?
- No, self-build projects are handled in a separate category; this index covers purchases of completed new builds.
- How does this differ from general construction cost metrics?
- It measures final market transaction prices including land and developer margins, rather than raw material and labor costs.