Qatar’s real estate sector has witnessed strong momentum and tops March with 226 deals illustrating investor confidence in the country’s economy.
According to data by Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice, the real estate transactions index advises the total value accumulated to QR 768.215m for 226 real estate deals in March this year.
The real estate market index for March noted that the financial value of Doha Municipality transactions reached QR 270.588m. Whereas Al Rayyan Municipality total figures were QR 146.676m and Al Daayen Municipality’s transactions reached QR 116.096m.
On the other hand, the amount of sold properties in March shows the most active municipalities were Doha and Al Wakra (25%), followed by Al Rayyan (19%) and Umm Slal (21%).
According to the area index, the figures illustrate that the most active municipalities were Doha (24%), followed by Al Rayyan and Al Wakra (22%), and Umm Slal (17%) of the total deal area.
The trading volume showed that the highest value of ten properties sold was recorded for March, this was six properties in the municipality of Doha, two properties in Al Daayen municipality, and one property each in Umm Slal and Al Rayyan municipalities.
The average per sq ft price for a building remained at QR 861 in Doha, QR 868 in Al Daayen, QR 451 in Al Rayyan, QR492 in Al Wakrah, QR455 in Umm Slal, QR 372 in Al Khor and Thakira, QR 366 in Al Shamal, and QR 281 in Al Sheehaniya municipalities.
Meanwhile, average price of per sq ft of vacant land stood at QR697 in Doha, QR 248 in Al Wakrah, QR 329 in Al Rayyan, QR 307 in Umm Slal, QR 358 in Al Al Daayen, and QR 203 in Al Khor and Thakira, and QR 125 in Al Shamal.
Qatar’s real estate market saw in the first quarter of last year deals worth QR 4.097bn, and in second quarter QR 6.028bn. Followed by in the third quarter QR 4.491bn and fourth quarter QR 6.356bn.
The real estate trading in 2025 illustrated its strongest performance in October with 571 transactions, then May (565 transactions) and November (530 transactions).
Officials in Qatar have drawn plans to transform the country’s real estate brokerage sector, emphasising on stronger regulation, digital innovation and improved professional standards.
The proposals were discussed during the second Real Estate Brokers’ Forum in Doha, organised by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat), which provided an overview for its vision for the future of the industry.
The Authority said it aims to update legislation, elevate workforce capabilities and reinforce compliance with professional standards, as part of its efforts to ensure sustainable growth in the sector.
