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House Sales, August 2026 (Unit)
| House Sales | August | January–August | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | Change (%) | 2026 | 2025 | Change (%) | |
| Total house sales | 127,410 | 149,440 | -14.7 | 950,529 | 1,020,207 | -6.8 |
| New house sales | 44,378 | 46,459 | -4.5 | 308,394 | 312,634 | -1.4 |
| Existing house sales | 83,032 | 102,981 | -19.4 | 642,135 | 707,573 | -9.2 |
| Mortgaged sales | 22,131 | 20,646 | 7.2 | 188,813 | 147,945 | 27.6 |
| Other sales | 105,279 | 128,794 | -18.3 | 761,716 | 872,262 | -12.7 |
New and Existing House Sales
New house sales decreased by 4.5% compared to August 2025, reaching 44,378 units. New house sales accounted for 34.8% of all house sales.
Existing house sales decreased by 19.4% to 83,032 units, representing 65.2% of total house sales.
During the January–August 2026 period, new house sales decreased by 1.4% to 308,394 units, while existing house sales decreased by 9.2% to 642,135 units.
Mortgaged and Other House Sales
Mortgaged house sales increased by 7.2% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 22,131 units. Mortgaged transactions accounted for 17.4% of all house sales.
Other house sales decreased by 18.3% to 105,279 units, accounting for 82.6% of total sales.
During the January–August 2026 period, mortgaged house sales increased by 27.6% to 188,813 units, while other house sales decreased by 12.7% to 761,716 units.
Calendar-Adjusted House Sales
According to calendar-adjusted data, new house sales decreased by 4.5%, while existing house sales decreased by 19.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, new house sales increased by 3.5%, while existing house sales increased by 0.7% compared to the previous month.
House Sales to Foreigners
A total of 1,938 houses were sold to foreign buyers in August 2026, representing an increase of 0.1% compared to August 2025. Sales to foreigners accounted for 1.5% of all house sales.
During the January–August 2026 period, house sales to foreigners decreased by 6.3% compared to the same period of the previous year and reached 13,141 units.
By nationality, the highest number of purchases in August was made by citizens of the Russian Federation with 343 sales, followed by Ukraine with 147 sales and Iran with 140 sales.
Commercial Property Sales, August 2026 (Unit)
| Commercial Property Sales | August | January–August | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | Change (%) | 2026 | 2025 | Change (%) | |
| Total commercial property sales | 15,937 | 17,023 | -6.4 | 118,198 | 124,770 | -5.3 |
| New commercial property sales | 5,172 | 4,915 | 5.2 | 34,843 | 33,887 | 2.8 |
| Existing commercial property sales | 10,765 | 12,108 | -11.1 | 83,355 | 90,883 | -8.3 |
| Mortgaged sales | 652 | 389 | 67.6 | 5,352 | 3,234 | 65.5 |
| Other sales | 15,285 | 16,634 | -8.1 | 112,846 | 121,536 | -7.2 |
New and Existing Commercial Property Sales
New commercial property sales increased by 5.2% compared to August 2025 and reached 5,172 units.
Existing commercial property sales decreased by 11.1% to 10,765 units.
During the January–August 2026 period, new commercial property sales increased by 2.8% to 34,843 units, while existing commercial property sales decreased by 8.3% to 83,355 units.
Mortgaged and Other Commercial Property Sales
Mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 67.6% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 652 units.
Other commercial property sales decreased by 8.1% to 15,285 units.
During the January–August 2026 period, mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 65.5% to 5,352 units, while other commercial property sales decreased by 7.2% to 112,846 units.
Calendar-Adjusted Commercial Property Sales
According to calendar-adjusted data, new commercial property sales increased by 5.2%, while existing commercial property sales decreased by 11.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, new commercial property sales decreased by 5.0%, while existing commercial property sales remained unchanged compared to the previous month.
The next release on this subject is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
