Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand IndexAugust 2026
In August 2026, based on over 18 367 housing searches made on TaiwanHousing.tw, foreign interest rose in Taichung City, Kaohsiung City, while Taipei stayed the top city.
Where foreigners are looking to rent or buy in Taiwan during August 2026
| County, District | Share Of Total Searches | MoM Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Taipei City |
27 % | + 4 % |
|
Taichung City |
9 % | + 1 % |
|
New Taipei City |
6 % | - 1 % |
|
Kaohsiung City |
5 % | + 1 % |
|
Daan District |
5 % | + 1 % |
|
Taoyuan City |
2 % | - 1 % |
|
Daan Park Station |
2 % | - 1 % |
|
Tainan City |
2 % | 0 % |
|
Zhongxiao Fuxing Station |
2 % | NEW |
|
NTU |
2 % | - 2 % |
Average price / m² for second-hand units in top cities during August 2026 on Taiwan Housing
Kaohsiung City
271 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 4 %New Taipei City
407 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 6 %Taichung City
221 NT$/m²
MoM Change : - 11 %Tainan City
226 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 3 %Taipei City
740 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 7 %Kaohsiung City
110 938 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 15 %New Taipei City
98 428 NT$/m²
MoM Change : - 24 %Taichung City
175 603 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 70 %Tainan City
144 560 NT$/m²
MoM Change : + 39 %Taipei City
232 126 NT$/m²
MoM Change : - 41 %Previous reports :
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – July 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – June 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – May 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – April 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – March 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – February 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – January 2026
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – December 2025
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – November 2025
- Foreign Taiwan Housing Demand Index – October 2025
