مؤشرات السوق العقاري خلال أغسطس تسجل تراجعاً في صفقات البيع ونمو النشاط الإيجاري Real Estate Market Indicators in August Show a Decline in Sales Transactions and Growth in Rental Activity
Saudi real estate market indicators during August 2026 revealed a discrepancy between selling and renting activity, and the data showed a decline in the trading of real estate assets allocated for sale, compared to a noticeable growth in rental activity.
Saudi real estate market indicators for August 2026 revealed a divergence between sales and rental activity. The data showed a decline in transactions involving properties offered for sale, alongside notable growth in rental activity.
The number of residential deals decreased to 21,840 deals, a decrease of 4% monthly and 7% annually. Non-residential deals also decreased to 2,190 deals, a decrease of 5% monthly and 4% annually.
The number of residential transactions fell to 21,840, down 4% month-on-month and 7% year-on-year. Non-residential transactions also declined to 2,190, down 5% month-on-month and 4% year-on-year.
The value of residential transactions amounted to about 17.90 billion riyals, down 10% monthly and 8% annually, while non-residential deals recorded about 6.51 billion riyals, down 59% monthly and 29% annually.
The value of residential transactions reached approximately SAR 17.90 billion, down 10% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year, while non-residential transactions totaled around SAR 6.51 billion, falling 59% month-on-month and 29% year-on-year.
The decline in activity was reflected in the average trading area of residential assets, which amounted to 408 square meters, and the average area of non-residential assets decreased to about 28,908 square meters during August.
The decline in activity was reflected in the average size of traded residential properties, which stood at 408 square metres. The average size of non-residential properties also fell to approximately 28,908 square meters in August.
The average value of a residential transaction declined to about 686 thousand riyals, a decrease of 4% per month and 8% annually. In contrast, the average value of a non-residential transaction increased to about 2.07 million riyals, an increase of 2% per month.
The average value of residential transactions declined to approximately SAR 686,000, down 4% month-on-month and 8% year-on-year. In contrast, the average value of non-residential transactions rose to around SAR 2.07 million, increasing 2% month-on-month.
However, the average non-residential transaction recorded an annual decline of 16%, and the decline in sales activity coincided with a growth in the number of contracts and rental deals during August, and the values of rental transactions stabilized monthly, while increasing on an annual basis, amid the continued concentration of activity in key areas.
Nevertheless, the average non-residential transaction value recorded a 16% year-on-year decline. The slowdown in sales activity coincided with growth in the number of rental contracts and transactions during August. Rental transaction values remained stable month-on-month while increasing year-on-year, with activity continuing to be concentrated in key regions.
