House Prices Remain Under Pressure
Iceland’s housing market continues to move sideways, with high financing costs weighing more heavily on demand than property valuations themselves.
The national housing price index rose just 0.09% in June, following a 0.44% decline in May and no change in April. Prices were up 1.8% year-on-year, but with inflation running above 5%, housing values…
Housing Market Cools Without a Sharp Correction
Iceland’s housing market continued to cool gradually in May 2026. The national housing price index declined 0.44% month-on-month to 113.3 points, although prices remained 2.16% higher year-on-year.
Affordability is improving as wages continue to rise faster than housing prices. The accompanying market data shows annual wage growth of 6.4%, compared with 2.2% growth in…
Iceland Housing Market Shifts in Buyers’ Favour
Iceland’s property market is entering a more buyer-friendly phase, with prices broadly steady, wages rising and sales activity remaining unhurried.
The national housing price index slipped 0.44% in May to 113.3 points, but remained 2.16% higher year-on-year. The weakness was mainly seen in detached houses in the capital area, where prices fell 1.91% over…
