prisedent of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau: Positive Real Estate Activity in the First Half of 2025

 

Engineer Bassim bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, prisedent of the Survey and Land Registration Bureau, announced that real estate transactions in the first half of 2025 recorded positive results. The total value reached approximately 775.2 million Bahraini dinars across 5,099 deals, compared to 745.8 million dinars and 5,005 deals in the same period of 2024. The highest single-day transaction occurred on April 21, amounting to 53.6 million dinars, reflecting strong interest in the real estate market and its continued growth.

 

He added that real estate activity among foreign nationals grew by 20.75%, while Bahraini citizens recorded a 4.39% increase. By region:

 

  • Capital Governorate led with 265.4 million dinars (32.84% increase).
  • Muharraq Governorate followed with 197.6 million dinars (13.52% increase).
  • Northern Governorate came next with 215.1 million dinars (5.82% increase).

 

By property type:

  • Houses reached 215 million dinars in transactions (14.54% growth).
  • Apartments reached 107.8 million dinars (1.91% growth).

 

There was also a notable balance between men and women in property ownership transfers: 58% men and 42% women, indicating that the real estate sector remains welcoming and accessible to all.

 

Engineer Al Hamar added that people from all age groups are becoming increasingly engaged in real estate, a sign of a healthy and diverse market. This trend also reflects growing trust in the sector, supported by transparent regulations that enable individuals to make well-informed decisions.

 

Finally, he highlighted that the Bureau is advancing digital transformation initiatives to improve service quality, accelerate procedures, and enhance customer experience. The Bureau also provides real-time and regular reports through its website (www.slrb.gov.bh) to assist investors and decision-makers in making data-driven choices. These efforts strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading regional hub for real estate investment.

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