REHAB Fair 2025 generates Tk 301cr in property sales

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (Rehab) concluded its flagship event, REHAB Fair 2025, with property sales and bookings valued at Tk 301.09 crore, according to official figures released at 5:00pm on Saturday, the final day of the fair.

Breakdown of the transactions shows Tk 172 crore in residential flats, Tk 74 crore in land plots, and Tk 58.12 crore in commercial spaces were sold or booked during the event.

Additionally, banks and financial institutions extended lending commitments worth approximately Tk 778 crore, signalling renewed confidence in the housing sector despite prevailing macroeconomic headwinds.

While the 2025 figures mark a notable decline compared to Rehab Fair 2024, which recorded Tk 403.13 crore in direct sales, industry leaders emphasised the fair’s success in rekindling buyer interest after a turbulent period.

The 2024 fair had seen Tk 230 crore in flat sales, Tk 96 crore in plots, and Tk 77.12 million in commercial units, alongside Tk 1,900 crore in bank commitments.

Notably, no fair was held in 2023 following the Ministry of Commerce’s intervention in Rehab’s governance, which led to the appointment of an administrator. Prior to that disruption, the 2022 edition generated Tk 5.11 billion in combined property sales (Tk 3.51 billion in flats and plots, plus Tk 1.6 billion in commercial spaces), with Tk 1,000 crore in bank commitments. The 2021 fair had set even higher benchmarks, with nearly Tk 39.7 billion in total property transactions.

Rehab officials acknowledged the current economic constraints – ranging from high interest rates to liquidity pressures – but described visitor turnout and engagement at this year’s fair as “encouraging.”

“The level of buyer interest, particularly among middle-income families, gives us hope,” said a senior Rehab representative. “With sustained policy support and continued access to affordable housing finance, we expect steady recovery in the sector.”

Stakeholders are now urging the government and central bank to maintain favourable lending terms, including lower interest rates and extended repayment tenures, to further stimulate demand in 2026.