Qatar’s rental sector is witnessing rapid growth, reflecting the confidence of individuals and companies in the real estate market and its sustainable prosperity. Rental demand strengthened in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, with 27,240 rental contracts registered during the quarter, a 7.4% increase compared to Q3 2024, according to data from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
This brings the total number of contracts in the first nine months (January to September) of this year to 89,341, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.1%. Residential contracts alone accounted for 76% of the total (68,607 contracts), while commercial contracts stood at 18,733.
The Gulf country’s real estate sector is likely to continue benefiting from factors such as the accelerating pace of digital transformation, strengthened regulatory transparency, and strategic investment in infrastructure, in alignment with the “Qatar National Vision 2030.”
This bodes well for Qatar’s real estate sector, which is often considered a haven in the Gulf country’s economic activity. The industry witnessed growth momentum, recording 1,256 real estate transactions worth QR4.493 billion in Q3 2025. Compared to the third quarter of 2024, this showed an impressive surge of 35% and 58% in property trading volume and the value of transactions, respectively.
In the third quarter, real estate transactions logged the highest value in September this year, with a total of QR1.861 billion, while August 2025 registered QR1.129 billion, and July saw QR1.501 billion in transaction value.
The residential real estate market also saw a sharp rebound during the first half of 2025, driven by a surge in both sales and leasing activity led by strong demand. Registered residential sales surged to 798 transactions in Q2 2025, up from 708 in the first quarter of this year.
To attract international investors, Qatar will soon grant both property title deeds and real estate residency within days for foreign buyers purchasing property worth at least USD 200,000 (around QAR700,000). Foreigners investing at least USD 200,000 (QAR730,000) will qualify for an immediate title deed and residency linked to their purchase. For properties valued at QAR3.65 million (USD 1 million) or above, buyers will be eligible for permanent residency, which will further provide access to healthcare, education, and investment benefits.
Property ownership will be available to both Qataris and non-Qataris. Investors can buy shops, offices, and residential units across various developments, with all ownership and residency procedures accessible through a single digital platform designed to simplify transactions. Ownership documents and architectural plans will be issued within 24 hours, while registration fees remain the lowest in the region at just 0.01% of construction costs.