Doha, Qatar — Qatar mortgage transactions surged sharply in August, with the total value of registered deals hitting QR3.858 billion, according to official data from the Ministry of Justice. This represents a 71.9 percent increase compared with July, when the total stood at QR2.245 billion.
The ministry reported 97 mortgage transactions across municipalities, underlining renewed momentum in Qatar’s real estate sector. Al Rayyan led by volume with 35 transactions, accounting for 36.1 percent of the total. Doha followed closely with 31 transactions, or 32 percent, while Al Dhaayen recorded nine (9.3 percent). Smaller contributions came from Umm Slal (8), Al Wukair (6), Al Khor and Dhakira (5), and Al Shamal (3).
By value, Doha Municipality dominated, registering QR2.476 billion worth of mortgages, while Al Shamal recorded the lowest value at QR5.7 million. The ministry highlighted that in most municipalities, the number of mortgaged properties exceeded their relative share in total value, with Doha as the exception where large-ticket deals outweighed the transaction count.
The concentration of high-value assets was also evident. Data showed that just six properties in Doha and one in Al Rayyan accounted for the top ten mortgages, representing 88 percent of the month’s total value.
Officials noted that the figures confirm the strength of Qatar’s real estate sector, which continues to attract both local and foreign investors. Recent reforms in real estate brokerage, ownership, and registration are credited with enhancing transparency and bolstering market confidence.
Despite the mortgage surge, activity in the residential unit segment slowed in August. Deals dropped to 108 transactions valued at QR184.1 million, reflecting weaker momentum in that sub-sector compared to July.
Analysts view the overall trend as evidence of sustained growth in Qatari real estate, supported by large institutional investments and government-backed legal reforms. The sector is expected to remain a key pillar of Qatar’s diversified economy, balancing strong capital inflows with long-term national development goals.
