Real estate revenue hits three-year high as buyers rush before tax hike

Revenue climbed to Rs60.74 billion in 2025-26 as buyers rushed to complete deals before higher capital gains tax rates and renewed land subdivision restrictions took effect.

Nepal collected Rs60.74 billion in revenue from real estate transactions in the fiscal year 2025-26, the highest amount recorded in three years, as buyers and sellers rushed to complete deals before a tax increase and renewed restrictions on land subdivision came into effect.