Doha leads property sales as Qatar records QR234.2m in mortgage activity
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate market recorded property sales worth approximately QR1.5bn during the week from October 25 to 31, 2026, alongside mortgage transactions valued at QR234.2m and 489 registered rental contracts worth QR3.79m, according to the latest weekly market indicators by Aqarat.</p> <p>The weekly figures highlight contrasting trends across the country’s property…
Doha emerged as the leading hub for property sales in Qatar during the week of October 25 to 31, 2026, with transactions valued at approximately QR1.5 billion. This marked a 70.3% increase week-on-week and a 48.8% year-on-year surge, according to Aqarat's weekly market indicators.
However, the mortgage sector witnessed a contrasting trend, recording 11 transactions worth QR234.2 million. The mortgage value declined by an alarming 85.3% compared to the previous week and 29.8% year-on-year.
Geographically, Doha dominated the market, contributing 78.8% of the total property sales, amounting to QR1.136 billion. Al Daayen and Al Rayyan followed with sales worth QR235 million and QR70 million, respectively.
The rental market registered 489 contracts worth QR3.79 million, with villas leading the pack at 42.5% of the total value, followed by apartments at 42%. Commercial shops accounted for the remaining 12.7%.
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