Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Two In Three UAE Residents Still Plan To Buy A Home As Price Expectations Evolve, Property Finder's Market Pulse Reveals


(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Among prospective buyers, expectations around pricing shifted slightly between September and October, with more anticipating stable or decreasing prices



DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, December 2025: Property Finder, the MENA region's leading property platform, has released insights from its latest Market Pulse report covering September and October 2025. The consumer sentiment poll, reveals that home-buying intent remains robust, with 69% of respondents across the period planning to purchase a property within the next six months. The findings build on the steady momentum recorded in July and August, reaffirming that demand remains resilient even as sentiment around future pricing continues to experience slight variations.

A closer look at price expectations reveals a subtle shift in sentiment: while only 40% of residents expect prices to fall, interest in property purchasing remains high. At the same time, 32% anticipate price increases and 29% foresee stability, showing that buyers are not waiting for significant market price drops to buy.. This combination of demand and measured price expectations signals the resilience of the UAE property market, where long-term confidence appears to outweigh short-term pricing concerns.

If we further break down the data by month, 70% of respondents in September expressed an intention to buy within the next six months, followed by 68% in October. Even with a small dip between the two months, buyer interest is considerably high, and the larger October sample of 3,313 respondents compared to that of 2,987 in September, gave a richer view of buyer sentiment of the property market. Month-by-month price sentiment further validates this engagement. In September, 39% expected decreases, 33% anticipated increases, and 28% foresaw stability. By October, the numbers shifted slightly to 40%, 31%, and 29%, respectively. Rather than slowing market activity, these varied yet light expectations show that buyers are making measured decisions, balancing optimism with caution while remaining actively engaged.

Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said,“The latest Property Finder Market Pulse shows that UAE buyers are approaching the property market with thoughtfulness and confidence. Even as expectations around price shift modestly, they continue to move ahead with their plans, reflecting a market that values timing and affordability without waiting for extreme fluctuations. This sustained engagement signals not just resilience in short-term demand, but trust in the long-term stability of the UAE real estate sector, highlighting its attractiveness for residents and investors alike.”

The Market Pulse strongly signals that the UAE property sector continues to combine sustained activity with informed decision-making, showing a market that is confident, deliberate, and poised for continued momentum.

MENAFN03122025005446012082ID1110433776



Mid-East Info

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Search