Real estate market shows signs of recovery after prolonged slowdown
Summary
Nepal’s real estate sector is showing signs of recovery, with property transactions rising 4.74 percent in the last fiscal year after a previous decline. Stronger bank lending, higher transfer volumes and renewed buyer confidence helped drive growth across major cities and provinces.
Key Points
- Total real estate transactions in Nepal rose 4.74 percent in fiscal year 2025-26, reversing a 1.84 percent contraction the previous year.
- Nepal Rastra Bank said the recovery was supported by easing liquidity pressures, higher bank lending and stronger buyer confidence.
- Property transaction values jumped sharply, with total sales reaching Rs720.86 billion for the full fiscal year and Rs275.73 billion in the fourth quarter.
- Bagmati province and Kathmandu Metropolitan City recorded the strongest growth in land sales, area transacted and transaction value.
