مؤشرات السوق العقاري في سبتمبر 2026: تراجع الصفقات السكنية وارتفاع 97% في قيمة التداولات التجارية Real Estate Market Indicators in September 2026: Residential Transactions Decline While the Value of Commercial Transactions Surges 97%

The General Real Estate Authority’s bulletin for September 2026 revealed a variation in the performance of the Saudi real estate market compared to August. The value of residential transactions decreased by 17% to 14.94 billion riyals, compared to a 97% increase in non-residential transactions to 12.83 billion riyals.

The September 2026 bulletin issued by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) revealed mixed performance in Saudi Arabia’s real estate market compared with August. The value of residential transactions fell by 17% to SAR 14.94 billion, while the value of non-residential transactions surged by 97% to SAR 12.83 billion.

The number of residential transactions decreased by 9% to 19,911 transactions, and non-residential transactions decreased by 5% to 2,080 transactions. The average residential transaction value decreased to 657 thousand riyals, and the non-residential transaction value decreased to 1.84 million riyals.

The number of residential transactions decreased by 9% to 19,911, while non-residential transactions decreased by 5% to 2,080. The average value of a residential transaction fell to SAR 657,000, while the average value of a non-residential transaction dropped to SAR 1.84 million.

Land topped residential transactions with 10,219 transactions, a monthly decrease of 12%. On the other hand, the number of residential floor deals increased by 24% to 1,207 deals.

Land transactions led the residential market, totaling 10,219 transactions, down 12% month-on-month. In contrast, transactions involving residential floors increased by 24% to 1,207.

The value of land deals decreased by 18% to 6.42 billion riyals, while floor deals increased by 12% to 924 million riyals.

The value of land transactions declined by 18% to SAR 6.42 billion, while the value of transactions involving residential floors rose by 12% to SAR 924 million.

Riyadh topped the number of real estate deals with 6,447 deals, followed by Mecca with 4,667 deals. Makkah Al-Mukarramah came first in terms of trading value with 10.47 billion riyals, followed by Riyadh with 9.06 billion riyals.

Riyadh ranked first in terms of the number of real estate transactions, with 6,447, followed by Makkah with 4,667. Makkah led in transaction value at SAR 10.47 billion, followed by Riyadh at SAR 9.06 billion.

Real estate brokerage and marketing licenses for individuals recorded a monthly decline of 59% to 4,013 licenses. Licenses for establishments in the same activity also decreased by 28% to 2,180 licenses.

Licenses issued to individuals for real estate brokerage and marketing fell by 59% month-on-month to 4,013. Licenses issued to establishments operating in the same field also declined by 28% to 2,180.

Real estate sales advertisements decreased by 10% to 26,204 advertisements compared to August. The data was based on official sources, most notably the Ministry of Justice, the Land Registry, and the General Real Estate Authority.

Real estate sale advertisements decreased by 10% to 26,204 compared with August. The data were based on official sources, primarily the Ministry of Justice, the Real Estate Registry, and the Real Estate General Authority.