Third Year Down: Global house prices (inflation-adjusted) fell 0.8% YoY in Q2 2025, marking third consecutive year of declining property values worldwide.
Regional Divergence: Advanced economies saw 0.6% growth; emerging markets dropped 1.9%. Over 70% of developed nations still recorded positive 0-10% price growth.
Top Performers: Portugal led with 15% YoY surge, followed by Spain (10%), Netherlands (6%). Switzerland posted steady 5% growth since 2024.
Sharp Declines: Canada tumbled 5.3%, China fell 7% from peak. US and UK remained flat to slightly negative amid economic uncertainty.
Long-Term View: Since 2007-09 crisis, global real prices rose 21%. Turkey doubled; Italy, South Africa, China remain below 2010 levels significantly.