The recent rise in apartment sales in Jordan does not necessarily indicate a sudden improvement in the living standards of Jordanians, nor can it be read as evidence of increased purchasing power. Citizens still live under the weight of accumulated economic pressures and manage their daily lives with great caution, driven by necessities rather than luxury.
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However, the noticeable activity in the real estate market over the past months cannot be ignored. It largely stems from a clear and deliberate government decision that reduced the cost of property ownership and gave a real boost to the market.
The government’s decision in November 2024 to exempt apartments smaller than 150 square meters from registration fees entirely, and to cut fees for larger apartments by 50%, marked a genuine turning point.
This was not merely a technical measure; it acknowledged the reality of economic conditions and responded directly to a long-standing public demand: reducing housing costs. The impact of this decision gradually appeared in the market, reflected in increased apartment sales—especially smaller units—demonstrating how citizens respond immediately when they feel policies serve their interests.
Yet the challenge today is not merely to maintain this limited momentum, but to extend its effect to broader economic sectors with the same spirit and logic. The same citizen who responded to housing purchase incentives also awaits relief in other areas, equally essential to daily life—energy, for example.
In the energy sector, electricity bills remain a clear burden on citizens and production sectors, requiring a reconsideration of pricing structures and tiers that balances financial sustainability with social justice. The economy cannot be stimulated nor production and expansion encouraged if energy costs remain excessively high, and if citizens do not feel a tangible effort to reduce their monthly burdens.
The trust citizens are beginning to feel toward the government does not come out of nowhere; it comes from practical steps whose impact they can see, as in the case of apartment sales. Trust is not earned through speeches, but built through decisions that ease burdens and open opportunities. Today, this practical economic mindset must continue to guide public policies and not remain confined to a single sector.
The Jordanian citizen does not ask for the impossible; they simply want to see a direct impact of decisions on their daily reality, and to feel that someone is responsibly considering their livelihood and economic security.
We are not wealthy, and Jordanians’ incomes have not improved suddenly. But when policies are realistic, fair, and based on the people’s interests, markets respond and citizens engage. This was proven by the apartment fee exemption decision—and similar progress can be achieved in other areas if the same approach continues. The issue is not only resources, but the will to manage them justly and wisely. The opportunity now exists to expand this path and transform it into a sustainable national economic policy, not just temporary measures. When citizens feel the state is by their side rather than against them, trust strengthens, stability is preserved, and development becomes possible.
