Italian housing market rebounds with higher sales and mortgage activity

Data from the National Notaries Council show that Italy’s residential property market expanded in 2025, with nationwide house transactions rising 6.6% and mortgage lending climbing 18.8%. The total value of real‑estate deals exceeded €145 billion, up 4.3% from the previous year. Growth was strongest in major cities such as Milan, Rome and Naples, driven largely by first‑home purchases by buyers under 35, while the secondary‑home segment also gained traction in tourist and university centres.

In the province of Alessandria, the local market mirrored the national trend. The first quarter of 2026 recorded a roughly 4% increase in sales compared with the same period in 2025. Average prices ranged from €940 to €965 per square metre, with premium renovated units reaching €2,350‑€2,500 per square metre. Rental activity remained robust, with average rents around €411 per month and a 2% year‑on‑year rise in rent requests.

Both reports highlight a healthier credit environment, stable mortgage rates and a diversified demand profile that together signal a sustained recovery for Italy’s real‑estate sector.