As per the latest data released by Qatar’s Ministry of Justice, the Gulf nation’s real estate market maintained its strong growth momentum in Q1 2026, with mortgage transactions surging to QR12.97 billion, reflecting sustained demand for property financing and continued investor confidence in the country’s real estate sector.
Some 426 mortgage transactions worth QR12.966 billion were registered between January and March of this year, marking a notable increase from the 434 transactions valued at QR10.037 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. Despite the number of transactions going lower from the last year, big-ticket property deals pushed up the total mortgage value.
“Doha remained the clear center of activity, accounting for 238 mortgage transactions, or nearly 56% of all mortgaged properties during the quarter. The capital also dominated in value terms, with mortgages worth QR9.31 billion, underscoring its position as Qatar’s most active and valuable real estate market,” Qatar’s Ministry of Justice said.
“Al Rayyan ranked second with 70 mortgage transactions, followed by Al Daayen and Umm Slal, each recording 36 transactions. Al Shamal registered the lowest mortgage value at QR13.9 million, while Al Sheehaniya did not record any mortgage transactions during the quarter,” it added further.
The 10 largest mortgaged properties accounted for 52% of the total mortgage value recorded in Q1, with six of these properties located in Doha and one in Al Rayyan.
While most municipalities recorded a higher share of mortgaged properties than the value of those mortgages, Doha and Al Khor stood out for registering disproportionately larger mortgage values, suggesting stronger demand for higher-value commercial and residential assets in these markets.
Qatar’s property sector has continued to benefit from supportive government policies, including reforms in real estate brokerage, property registration, and ownership regulations, alongside measures aimed at attracting investments. As per the ministry, the market is expected to remain on a growth trajectory as the trinity of ongoing infrastructure projects, urban development initiatives, and expanding investment opportunities continue to support demand across Qatar’s real estate sector.