03-08-2025
Real estate transactions in Bahrain reach BHD 775 million in H1 2025
Bassim bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, President of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), announced that real estate transactions in Bahrain reached BHD 775.2 million during the first half of 2025, across 5,099 transactions. This marks an increase from BHD 745.8 million and 5,005 transactions recorded in the same period of 2024.
The highest single day transaction value in this period was recorded on April 21, reaching BHD 53.6 million, underscoring the continued growth of Bahrain's real estate market.
Al Hamar noted that statistics showed a 20.75% year-on-year increase in transaction value among non-Bahrainis, compared to a 4.39% increase among Bahrainis. By governorate, the Capital Governorate led with BHD 265.4 million in transactions and a 32.84% growth rate, followed by Muharraq Governorate with BHD 197.6 million (13.52% growth), and the Northern Governorate with BHD 215.1 million (5.82% growth).
House sales accounted for the largest share, with a total of BHD 215 million and a 14.54% increase. Apartment sales followed at BHD 107.8 million, reflecting 1.91% growth. Ownership transfer figures showed a near gender balance, with 58% of transactions by men and 42% by women, indicating an inclusive and attractive property market supported by various incentives.
Al Hamar added that real estate activity has seen growing participation across age groups, highlighting the sector's diverse market demand. He attributed this to increased public confidence in a transparent and well regulated real estate environment that enables informed decision making through access to accurate information.
He reiterated that the SLRB continues to implement digital transformation initiatives, aiming to deliver high quality and efficient services by simplifying procedures, accelerating processing times, and enhancing the customer experience. The bureau also contributes to transparency by publishing real time and periodic transaction reports on its website ( enabling investors and decision makers to rely on trustworthy data and reinforcing Bahrain's position as a prominent regional real estate hub.
BNA(R)
