Analysis of the real estate market

The market for detached houses in Chișinău and its suburbs is an important segment of the residential real estate market; however, the number of transactions in this segment declined during the first half of 2026.

In recent years, the Chișinău real estate market has experienced an unprecedented period of growth, while apartment prices have reached levels that are becoming increasingly difficult for many buyers to afford.

What stage is the residential real estate market in Chisinau and its suburbs currently in, and what are the prospects for the market through the end of 2026?

The Public Institution Cadastre of Real Estate updated its methodology for reporting real estate transactions by including applications processed through the Electronic Services Development Platform (PDSE).

The statistics on apartments sold in Chișinău and its suburbs were revised by the Cadastre Agency.

Few people realize that, throughout history, some of the most remarkable transformations in real estate markets have been driven by taxes and property-related taxation.

How Is It Possible That Nearly 88,000 Homes in Chisinau Are Not Permanently Occupied While Apartment Prices Have Reached a Historic High?

Analysis based on data from the National Bureau of Statistics regarding homes, apartments, occupancy rate, comfort level and age of housing stock in Chisinau municipality.

Over the past decade, the construction sector in the Republic of Moldova has undergone one of the most significant transformations in its history.

In recent years, apartment prices in Chisinau have increased significantly.

The mortgage market in the Republic of Moldova continues to grow at an impressive pace, amid the growing interest of the population in purchasing a home.

1-2 years ago, there was intense discussion about the housing shortage in Chisinau and the need to build new apartments to meet the demand from end consumers.

The Agency for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre, together with the public enterprise “Cadastre of Real Estate”, have completed the process of evaluating and re-evaluating over 6,000,000 real estate properties nationwide.

According to the Acces Imobil real estate index, the average price of apartments in Chisinau reached a historical high of 1,720 euros/m² in 2025.

Apartment prices have increased significantly in the municipality of Chisinau, both in the city and in the suburbs. Often, in public discussions, there is speculation about the reasons for this increase, and often the blame is placed exclusively on r...