سوق الفلل في 2026: تراجع قيمة الصفقات 41% رغم نمو المبيعات والمساحات المشتراة Saudi Arabia’s Villa Market in 2026: Transaction Values Fall 41% Despite Growth in Sales and Purchased Areas
Data from the General Real Estate Authority revealed a noticeable decline in the value of residential villa purchase deals during the first eight months of 2026, and the value of the deals amounted to about 20.96 billion riyals, compared to 35.63 billion riyals in the same period of 2025, a decrease of 41.17%.
Data from the Real Estate General Authority revealed a significant decline in the value of residential villa purchases during the first eight months of 2026. Transaction values totaled approximately SAR 20.96 billion, compared with SAR 35.63 billion during the same period in 2025, marking a decrease of 41.17%.
On the other hand, the number of deals decreased by only 3.25%, to reach 14,369 deals, compared to 14,851 deals last year. The first months of 2026 recorded sharp declines in the number and value of deals, especially in February and March.
By contrast, the number of transactions declined by just 3.25%, reaching 14,369 compared with 14,851 a year earlier. The first months of 2026 saw sharp declines in both transaction volumes and values, particularly in February and March.
In April, the value of deals increased by 11.64%, while their number jumped by 86.87% compared to the same month in 2025. But May witnessed the largest monthly decline in the value of deals, by 76.22%.
In April, transaction values increased by 11.64%, while the number of transactions surged by 86.87% compared with the same month in 2025. However, May recorded the steepest monthly decline in transaction value, at 76.22%.
During June, July and August, the gap in deal value narrowed compared to the corresponding months of the previous year. The number of deals increased in June by 37.18%, in July by 24.32%, and in August by 21.06%.
During June, July, and August, the gap in transaction values narrowed compared with the corresponding months of the previous year. The number of transactions increased by 37.18% in June, 24.32% in July, and 21.06% in August.
Despite the improvement in the number of deals, the average villa purchase value decreased in all months of the period compared to 2025. The average decreased in January to 1.56 million riyals, in March to 1.45 million riyals, and in April to 1.40 million riyals.
Despite the improvement in transaction volumes, the average villa purchase value declined in every month of the period compared to 2025. The average fell to SAR 1.56 million in January, SAR 1.45 million in March, and SAR 1.40 million in April.
May recorded an average of 1.35 million riyals, then it decreased to 1.30 million riyals in June, and reached almost the same level in August. On the other hand, the average area of villas purchased increased during most months of the period, after declining in January and February.
The average stood at SAR 1.35 million in May before falling to SAR 1.30 million in June, remaining at approximately the same level in August. Meanwhile, the average area of purchased villas increased during most months of the period, following declines in January and February.
The average area increased in August to 463 square meters, compared to 413 square meters in the same month of 2025, an increase of 12.11%.
In August, the average area increased to 463 square meters, compared with 413 square meters in the same month of 2025, representing a rise of 12.11%.
