Surge in Oman’s Real Estate Transactions by 27%: What This Growth Means for Investors and Business Owners
MUSCAT: The total value of real estate transactions in Oman reached RO 235.8 million by the end of January 2026, representing a 27.1% increase compared to RO 185.5 million during the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
The value of property sales contracts rose by 37.5%, totaling RO 109.9 million, up from RO 79.9 million a year earlier. The number of sales contracts saw a slight increase of 0.7%, with 5,725 transactions recorded compared to 5,688 in January 2025.
Mortgage activities also showed significant growth. The value of mortgage contracts climbed by 20%, reaching RO 125.4 million across 2,179 contracts, compared to RO 104.5 million from 1,705 contracts in the same period last year.
Conversely, swap contracts experienced a steep decline, with their total value dropping 50.4% to RO 0.5 million for 100 contracts, down from RO 1 million for 152 contracts in the previous year.
Additionally, the issuance of property titles decreased by 24.9%, with 15,469 titles issued compared to 20,588 in January 2025. Titles granted to GCC nationals fell sharply as well, declining by 59.1% to 83 titles from 203 titles issued in the corresponding period last year. — ONA
Special Analysis by Omanet | Navigate Oman’s Market
The significant 27.1% growth in real estate transaction values and a 37.5% surge in property sales contracts signal a robust recovery and heightened investor confidence in Oman’s property market. However, the simultaneous decline in property titles issued, especially to GCC nationals, and the drop in swap contracts indicate potential regulatory or market access challenges. Smart investors should leverage the rising mortgage activity and increased sales momentum while closely monitoring policy shifts affecting property ownership and transfer processes.
