Slovenia experienced a continuous rise in existing home prices for the fourth straight quarter through September, while sales figures fell to a 14-year low, according to preliminary data released by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia on Monday.
In the reported period, the prices of existing apartments and family homes increased by 1.9% compared to the previous quarter. Family home prices saw a notable rise of 3.6%, while apartment prices went up by 0.9%. Newly constructed dwelling prices witnessed a modest growth of 0.2% from the preceding three months, with prices for new flats and houses rising by 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.
On a year-over-year basis, the prices of existing residences surged by 7.9%. Apartments saw an increase of 8.9%, and family homes experienced a 7.5% climb. Newly built flats reported a price growth of 7.0%, whereas new houses went up by 3.4%.
In other economic news, the Bank of Slovenia adjusted its GDP growth forecast for 2025 downward, while Slovenia’s employment numbers hit a record high in October.
The total value of dwelling sales reached EUR 286.9 million, representing a decrease of approximately 15% from the previous quarter, and a drop of nearly 20% compared to the same period last year, as reported by the statistical office.
The number of housing sales transactions recorded was 1,737, a reduction of 16% from the previous quarter and a significant 30% decrease from the same quarter the previous year.
Specifically, 1,653 existing homes were sold, marking the lowest volume in 14 years, with a total value of EUR 261.8 million. Meanwhile, sales of new housing accounted for EUR 25.1 million, comprising 84 units.