# House prices

Market seen as inflated, but no crash expected due to credit controls

Prices down 20% in some areas while Taipei sees 0.8% year-over-year rise

Index up 2.56% from 2024, marking 19th straight month of growth above 2%

Homeowner will only accept gargantuan sum through one-time lump payment

Double-digit increase driven by soaring construction costs, inflation, hot money, and demand: Pau Jar