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Portugal with the largest rise in house prices in the EU in the 1st quarter

Eurostat data shows that house prices in Portugal rose by 16.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, the highest increase among all EU member states. Compared to the previous quarter (Q4 2025), prices in the Eurozone and EU rose by 4.0% and 4.7% respectively.

Why it mattersWhile this is a statistical report rather than a new law, it confirms a significant upward trend in housing costs that impacts anyone looking to buy or rent in the current market.

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