Housing sales in Madeira drop 5.6% in 2025

Monday, 23 March 2026AI summary
Housing sales in Madeira drop 5.6% in 2025
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The total value of housing sales in Madeira fell to €968.8 million in 2025, a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. Data from the Regional Directorate of Statistics (Direção Regional de Estatística) shows a particularly sharp 30.9% decline in the sale of new homes. Property owners and potential buyers in the archipelago should note that while new builds saw a slump, the market for existing homes remained more resilient.

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The Regional Directorate of Statistics (Direção Regional de Estatística or DREM) tracks economic data for the Madeira archipelago, such as the €968.8 million in housing sales recently reported. It provides localized statistics that help residents and investors understand trends like the 5.6% decrease in property transactions mentioned in recent reports. These statistics are the primary source for verifiable information on the region's real estate sector.

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