The supply of owner-occupied apartments for sale has significantly decreased across the nation, with the capital experiencing a particularly pronounced shortage. Over the past year, there has been a 19.4 percent drop in the number of apartments available to buyers.

This decline in apartment listings contrasts sharply with the housing market as a whole. While there have also been reductions in the supply of other types of properties, the decrease in apartments is notably more substantial.

Specifically, the availability of houses has decreased by 6.3 percent, and holiday homes have seen a 2.2 percent reduction in supply. These figures underscore the severity of the apartment shortage compared to other residential options.