In 2023, Ireland faced the highest housing costs in the EU, with prices doubling the EU average. Luxembourg and Denmark followed as the next most expensive countries. While Bulgaria and Poland had the cheapest housing, overall, housing costs increased significantly across Europe from 2010 to 2023. Despite a slight decrease in house prices in 2023, rental costs continued to rise. Home ownership varied greatly among EU countries, with Romania having the highest ownership rate. Investment in property also varied, with Cyprus leading in investment as a percentage of GDP. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)