Saudi Real Estate Transactions Hit 135.5 Billion SAR in Q2 2025
Saudi Real Estate Authority report reveals 135.5 billion SAR in transactions during Q2 2025, with notable growth in mortgage financing and significant contribution to GDP.
The Saudi Real Estate General Authority announced its quarterly report revealing exceptional market performance during Q2 2025, with total residential and commercial transactions reaching 135.5 billion Saudi Riyals, reflecting the strength and resilience of the Kingdom's real estate sector.
Transaction Distribution
According to the official report issued by the Real Estate General Authority, transactions were distributed as follows:
- Residential Sector: 62,488 sales transactions valued at 71.8 billion SAR, representing the largest market share
- Commercial Sector: 4,454 sales transactions valued at 63.7 billion SAR, with notable price increases
- Agricultural Sector: 1,850 transactions valued at 3.3 billion SAR
Mortgage Financing Growth
The report showed notable growth in real estate financing, reflecting investor and citizen confidence in the Saudi real estate market:
- Outstanding real estate loans reached 961.44 billion SAR by the end of Q2 2025
- Commercial bank financing grew by 14.5% compared to the same period last year
- Financing company loans increased by 4.1%
- New residential mortgage financing for individuals reached 19.6 billion SAR
Off-Plan Sales Projects
The Authority granted 48 new licenses during Q2 2025, with the total number of units under the off-plan system reaching 9,348 units.
Indicators show a 41% decrease in existing off-plan project units compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting increased buyer demand from citizens and investors for these units.
Sector Contribution to National Economy
The report confirmed the pivotal and strategic role of the real estate sector in supporting the Saudi economy and achieving Vision 2030 objectives:
- Real estate sector contribution to GDP reached 13.8%
- Sector GDP growth recorded 3.3% compared to Q2 of the previous year
- Contribution to non-oil private sector reached 25.5%
Real Estate Price Indicators
The Real Estate Price Index showed slower growth in Q2 2025, with annual change rate at 3.2% compared to 4.3% in Q1. Sector performance was as follows:
- Residential: 0.4% growth driven by villa price increases of 3.2%
- Commercial: Notable 11.7% increase, reaching 115.69 points
- Agricultural: 7.3% growth compared to the same period last year
Future Market Outlook
These figures and indicators confirm the strength and resilience of the Saudi real estate market and its vital role in achieving Vision 2030 objectives. With continued substantial government support and development of real estate systems and regulations, positive growth is expected to continue in the coming periods, making the Kingdom a leading investment destination regionally and globally.