House prices in the EU are rising, particularly in former Soviet countries like Poland, Bulgaria, and Lithuania. While the overall EU house prices increased by 2.9%, some countries like Luxembourg and Finland saw declines. Rents also rose by 3%, but buying costs have surged over 50% since 2014. Poland's housing market is notably affected by high demand, increased construction costs, and a growing foreign workforce. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)