16-04-2026
Europe’s residential market closed 2025 on a confident note. According to Eurostat data, house prices across the European Union increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period a year earlier, while rental prices rose by 3.2%.
On a quarterly basis, the upward trend also remained intact, with house prices in the EU increasing by 0.8% and rents by 0.6% compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Latvia, however, continues to stand apart as one of the stronger-performing markets in the region. In the fourth quarter of 2025, residential property prices rose by 1.9% compared to the previous quarter and by an impressive 11% year-on-year - substantially outpacing the broader EU average.
The longer-term picture is equally compelling. Between 2015 and the third quarter of 2025, house prices across the EU increased by 64.9%, while rents rose by 21.8%. In Latvia, growth has been even more pronounced, with residential property values rising by more than 120% over the same period and rental prices increasing by over 30%.
For discerning buyers and investors, these figures reinforce Latvia’s position as a market of enduring appeal — one defined by resilience, steady value growth, and increasing international interest. In the premium segment especially, this dynamic continues to support both lifestyle-driven acquisitions and strategically minded investment decisions.
If you are considering acquiring, selling, or investing in premium real estate in Latvia, Mercury Group offers the market expertise, discretion, and access required at the highest level. Contact us to explore exceptional opportunities.
