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Amman, July 7 (Petra) – Foreign real estate investment grew
“significantly” in the first half of 2026, according to the
Department of Lands and Survey (DLS) on Tuesday.
The estimated value of non-Jordanian property transactions climbed by
10% year-over-year to JD100.03 million.
The DLS noted Iraqi nationals led all foreign buyers in volume,
purchasing 267 properties, followed by Saudis at 135, Syrians at 114,
Palestinians at 100, and Americans at 73.
Iraqis also topped transaction values, accounting for 47% of the
total at JD46.9 million. Palestinians followed at JD7.9 million, and
Syrians at JD6.4 million, said the DLS.
The upward trend peaked in June, which saw 186 foreign transactions,
marking a 27% increase, compared to June 2025 and a 7% rise from May
2026. The overall value of June transactions skyrocketed 145%
year-over-year to JD24.3 million.
June’s purchases were split between 119 apartments valued at JD10.7
million, and 67 plots of land worth JD13.5 million.
//Petra// HA
