Amman, Feb. 8 (Petra) -- Real estate trading activity in Jordan eased at the start of the year, with the total value of transactions reaching about JD 513 million by the end of January, a 6% decline compared with the same month in 2025, according to official figures.

A monthly report issued by the Department of Lands and Survey showed that the slowdown in market activity contrasted with a modest rise in fiscal returns, as government revenues from real estate transactions increased 1% year on year to around JD 26 million.

Transaction volumes weakened markedly during the month. Overall property sales fell 21% compared with January 2025, reflecting softer demand across key segments of the market. Apartment sales declined by 16%, while land transactions recorded a steeper drop of 23%, the report said.

Corporate activity remained limited, with a total of 705 properties sold to companies during January.

Demand from non-Jordanian buyers also softened slightly. The number of ownership transactions by foreign buyers declined by 1% year on year, although the composition shifted, with apartment purchases rising 11% while land purchases fell 15% compared with the same month last year.

//Petra// RZ