Engel & Völkers
  • 5 min read
  • 09.01.2026

Real Estate Market Schleswig-Holstein

Review 2025 & Outlook 2026

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The real estate market in Schleswig-Holstein is as diverse as its regions: coastal and inland areas, cities and rural communities, single-family homes, apartments, and holiday properties. This diversity does not call for blanket assessments, but for genuine regional market expertise.

2025 was a year that demanded exactly this kind of understanding—a year in which experience, proximity to the market, and clear, well-founded advice made all the difference.

As the market leader in Schleswig-Holstein, we support our clients every day through these dynamics, with reliable data, personal guidance, and a strong local network.

Table of Content

  1. Our 2025 business year: substance over headlines

  2. Price trends 2019–2025: a market finding its balance

  3. What shaped 2025 from our perspective

  4. Outlook 2026: stability with new opportunities

  5. Our conclusion

Our 2025 business year: substance over headlines

2025 was a very successful year for us—not because the market was easy, but because we managed to deliver consistent results even in a challenging environment.

These figures represent more than pure performance. They show that real estate continues to change hands even in a more selective market when price, strategy, and marketing align. Our market leadership in Schleswig-Holstein is not built on isolated record transactions, but on continuity, strong regional presence, and trust.

A look at the development of price per square meter in Schleswig-Holstein illustrates how dynamic the market has been in recent years. After significant price increases up to 2022, 2023 marked a phase of correction. Rising interest rates and changing conditions led to greater caution and a new realism in pricing.

In 2024 and 2025, a clear stabilization became evident. Apartment prices developed moderately, and house prices also held their ground at a realistic level. The market has not cooled down—it has reorganized itself. Extreme fluctuations have given way to a healthier dynamic in which supply and demand are moving closer together again.

What shaped 2025 from our perspective

In our daily work throughout 2025, we observed one key trend: buyers are making more deliberate decisions. They compare more carefully, question more thoroughly, and place greater emphasis on quality, location, and energy efficiency. At the same time, sellers have recognized how crucial a sound market analysis and professional marketing have become.

Sales processes do not necessarily take longer today—they are simply more thorough. Personal consultation, regional market expertise, and a realistic assessment of achievable prices have become central success factors. This is exactly where we see our strength and our commitment.

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Properties Schleswig-Holstein

Outlook 2026: stability with new opportunities

Looking ahead to 2026, we do not expect radical market movements, but rather a gradual revival. Demand is likely to continue to increase, particularly among owner-occupiers who are regaining planning security. Prices are expected to remain largely stable, with slight increases possible in certain regions.

2026 will therefore be a year for those who are well prepared—for sellers who position their properties realistically, and for buyers who act decisively when the right combination of property and financing comes together.

Our conclusion

The real estate market in Schleswig-Holstein remains demanding, yet full of opportunities. 2025 has shown that success does not depend on short-term trends, but on reliability, experience, and genuine market knowledge.

We would like to thank our clients for their trust over the past year and look forward to continuing to stand by your side in 2026 as a strong, reliable, and market-leading partner in Schleswig-Holstein.

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