Real estate trades reach KD 48.9m in early September

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, September 17, 2026

Kuwait’s real estate sector logged 72 contracts worth about KD 48.9 million ($161.4 million) in the first three days of September, with private property and investment transactions leading the activity. This early-month data indicates sustained demand in both residential and investment markets, particularly in areas like Hawally and the Capital Governorate.

During the first three days of September, Kuwait’s real estate sector saw a total of 72 contracts valued at approximately KD 48.9 million ($161.4 million), according to data released Tuesday by the Real Estate Registration and Documentation Department at the Ministry of Justice.

Private property transactions dominated activity, with 54 contracts totaling around KD 18.2 million ($60 million). Investment properties followed with 16 contracts worth about KD 29.5 million ($97.4 million). Among other categories, a single commercial property contract was recorded at KD 17,000 ($56,000), and a coastal strip property transaction was valued at KD 1.2 million ($4 million).

Geographically, the Capital Governorate recorded four private property contracts. Meanwhile, Hawally witnessed 13 property deals, consisting of eight private property contracts and five investment property contracts.

These figures reflect the early-month pace of real estate trading, highlighting continued activity in both residential and investment sectors across Kuwait.

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