Germany House Price Index (New Dwellings) — European Union House Price Index
European Union House Price Index — Germany House Price Index (New Dwellings) stood at 101.9 in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat. It is one of the indicators in the House prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2005 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the House prices table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New dwellings | |||||||||||
| Germany | 101.9 | 100.7 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 99.8 | 98 | 98.3 | 96.8 | 95.4 | 95.8 | |
| France | 100.1 | 99.75 | 100 | 100.29 | 99.96 | 99.09 | 98.99 | 98.19 | 98.02 | 98.58 |
Understanding germany House Price Index (New Dwellings)
The German House Price Index, published by EUROSTAT, measures apartment, detached, and semi-detached house prices across Germany. The data focuses on private residential segments, excluding commercial properties, industrial plants, and state-owned assets outside free market trades. This statistical series is distinguished by a German market heavily dominated by long-term rental segments, causing purchase prices to lag somewhat behind neighboring countries.
Authorities release data on a quarterly basis, with preliminary estimates typically drawn from transaction samples in major urban centers before nationwide standardization. When reading the chart, analysts should exercise caution regarding short-term fluctuations caused by building materials costs or local housing credit policies. Year-on-year comparisons serve as the optimal method to eliminate the impact of harsh winter weather, which traditionally subdues construction starts and transaction volumes.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes the German real estate market when incorporated into the index?
- The large rental segment significantly impacts the transaction structure and purchase price formation.
- How frequently is German house price fluctuation data updated?
- Information is updated quarterly and may be reviewed in subsequent publication periods.
- How can misunderstandings about seasonal price movements be avoided?
- Benchmarks should be made against the same period of the previous year rather than looking only at changes between consecutive quarters.