ValuStrat’s latest review highlights the resilience of Qatar’s property market, with mortgage activity crossing QR10 billion in Q2 2025. Despite a 22% year-on-year decline, quarterly activity grew by 5%, reflecting steady demand for real estate financing.
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Mortgage activity: 311 transactions were recorded, with Doha leading (99 deals worth QR6bn) followed by Al Rayyan (93 deals worth QR2bn).
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Capital values: The Residential ValuStrat Price Index rose 2% both quarterly and annually to 98.4 points. Villas posted 2.4% QoQ growth, while apartment values increased 2% YoY.
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Submarket trends: Lusail recorded a 1.6% quarterly gain, while The Pearl Island and West Bay Lagoon held stable. Certain villa locations such as Muaither and Umm Salal Ali saw quarterly growth of up to 4%.
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Yields and ratios: Gross yields averaged 5.7%, with apartments outperforming villas (8.1% vs 4.5%). The price-to-rent ratio edged up to 20 years, signalling a more cautious rental return outlook.
Qatar’s total residential stock stood at 402,137 units in Q2, with 595 apartments added during the quarter. Looking ahead, nearly 4,500 new units are expected in H2 2025, primarily in Lusail, Al Waab, and The Pearl Island.
ValuStrat’s analysis indicates a market balancing steady price growth with a softening in mortgage volumes, underlining the importance of location-specific performance and shifting demand dynamics.
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