Housing purchases grow again in August, but accumulate an annual drop of 2.3%
That month recorded 49,319 transactions and mortgage approvals rose 2.3% year-on-year, with 33,841 loans, according to the INE
In August, 49,319 housing purchases were made, a 3.4% increase from the same month last year. However, this represents a 19.7% decrease from July. Year-to-date, there have been 458,200 transactions, a 2.3% decrease from the same period in 2025. Despite this decline, the current year's numbers remain solid, reflecting the market's strength.
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