Oman’s Sale Contract Values Surge 12.4%: Key Insights for Investors and Business Owners
MUSCAT: The value of sale contracts in Oman increased by 12.4%, reaching RO 613 million by the end of June 2025, compared to RO 545.6 million during the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Total real estate transaction values amounted to approximately RO 1.36 billion by mid-2025, reflecting a 3.5% decrease from RO 1.41 billion recorded a year earlier.
Fees collected from all legal real estate transactions rose significantly by 25.5%, totaling RO 40.5 million, up from RO 32.3 million in the previous year. Nonetheless, the number of sale contracts declined by 2.3% to 31,831, compared to 32,596 in the same period last year.
Mortgage contract values fell by 13.4%, reaching around RO 742.2 million across 10,647 contracts, down from RO 856.7 million for 10,028 contracts in 2024. Swap contracts also dropped, with 596 agreements valued at RO 4.8 million, compared to 671 contracts worth RO 7.3 million a year earlier.
Meanwhile, the issuance of real estate titles showed a slight increase of 0.8%, totaling 110,551 titles compared to 109,666 in June 2024. Titles issued to GCC citizens grew by 4.7%, rising to 697 from 666 the previous year. — ONA
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The rise in sale contract values by 12.4% amid a slight decline in transaction volume signals strengthening property valuations, presenting an opportunity for investors to capitalize on appreciating assets. However, the drop in mortgage contract values by 13.4% highlights potential financing constraints or cautious borrower sentiment, which could pose challenges for sustained market growth. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should focus on high-value segments and explore alternative financing models to navigate these evolving dynamics effectively.
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