Buying Properties in Estonia: 2025 Market Trends & Forecast

Why Track Market Trends?

Timing matters. Understanding where prices, supply, and demand are heading helps you negotiate better, choose the right neighbourhood, and lock in financing before costs rise.

1. Price Snapshot

• Nationwide average apartment price (Q2 2025): €2,150 per m²

• Tallinn city-centre average: €3,000 per m² (up 4 % YoY)

• Secondary cities (Tartu & Pärnu): €1,650 – €1,800 per m²

2. What’s Driving Demand?

• Digital-nomad inflow boosted by Estonia’s D-Visa scheme

• Return of tourism pushing short-stay investors back into the market

• Tech-sector wages growing 6 % YoY, fuelling local purchasing power

3. Supply Dynamics

Segment	New Units 2024	New Units 2025*	Trend
Tallinn apartments	4,300	4,700	Slight oversupply easing
Suburban houses	1,100	1,250	Steady growth
Student housing (Tartu)	620	900	Catch-up phase

*Projected completions based on issued building permits.

4. Hot Micro-Locations for 2025-2026

1. Ülemiste City, Tallinn – tech campus living, strong rental demand.

2. Karlova, Tartu – heritage wooden houses, popular with creatives.

3. Reiu coastal strip, Pärnu – rising second-home market near new bypass.

5. 2026 Forecast

• Price growth: 3 – 5 % nationally, led by Tallinn’s outer districts.

• Rental yields: Stable at 4 – 4.5 % gross for long-term lets; 6 %+ possible on premium short-stay units.

• Mortgage rates: Expected to soften by 0.3 pp as Euribor cools.

6. Buyer Tips to Capitalise Now

• Lock fixed rates before the next ECB meeting.

• Target energy-efficient builds (Class A/B) to sidestep rising utility costs.

• Book notary slots early—demand spikes in Q4 ahead of tax planning season.

• Bundle purchases (e.g., two adjacent apartments) for developer discounts up to 5 %.

7. How Bryan Estates Adds Value

• Real-time market dashboards for clients

• Access to off-plan inventory at pre-release pricing

• End-to-end support: mortgage brokering, legal due diligence, and property management

Ready to Ride the 2025 Wave?

Email info@bryanestates.ee or call +372 123 4567 for a personalised market brief and viewing schedule.