Buying · 16 regions · Land Registry 2026
One page per region, same official figures: sales registered at the Quebec Land Registry by price range since 2021, mortgages and prior notices of exercise, from January to September 2026.
From January to September 2026, the Quebec Land Registry recorded 125,784 sales, versus 133,828 in 2025 (-6.0%) and 195,218 in 2021 (-35.6%). Sales are down in all 16 regions. Sales under $250,000 fell 14.1%, those from $250,000 to $500,000 fell 9.8%, while sales over $500,000 rose 4.3% and now make up 38.6% of sales (versus 18.4% in 2021). Mortgages are up 4.0%. Prior notices of exercise, registered when an owner is in default, went from 4,394 to 4,472 (+1.8%), versus 2,709 in 2021. Source: data from the Registre foncier du Québec, compiled on November 10, 2026.
Québec since 2021
Sales registered at the Land Registry from January to September of each year, by price range, with mortgages and prior notices of exercise.
| January to September | Sales | Under $250,000 | $250,000 to $500,000 | Over $500,000 | Mortgages | Prior notices of exercise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 195,218 | 87,218 | 72,165 | 35,835 | 252,558 | 2,709 |
| 2022 | 156,435 | 58,203 | 59,053 | 39,179 | 220,013 | 2,494 |
| 2023 | 113,861 | 40,592 | 45,064 | 28,205 | 159,962 | 3,908 |
| 2024 | 122,004 | 37,285 | 48,790 | 35,929 | 168,991 | 4,334 |
| 2025 | 133,828 | 34,971 | 52,319 | 46,538 | 209,531 | 4,394 |
| 2026 | 125,784 | 30,055 | 47,203 | 48,526 | 217,833 | 4,472 |
The 16 regions, from the smallest decline to the largest
| Region | Sales 2025 | Sales 2026 | Change | Share over $500,000 | Over $500,000, change | Notices of exercise 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean | 5,239 | 5,217 | -0.4% | 11.1% | +32.5% | 158 (+3.9%) |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | 2,566 | 2,546 | -0.8% | 13.4% | +40.3% | 64 (-25.6%) |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent | 3,669 | 3,638 | -0.8% | 8.7% | +26.5% | 91 (+5.8%) |
| Centre-du-Québec | 4,267 | 4,196 | -1.7% | 21.3% | +35.9% | 104 (-18.1%) |
| Capitale-Nationale | 12,786 | 12,405 | -3.0% | 31.4% | +25.4% | 270 (+1.5%) |
| Chaudière-Appalaches | 8,825 | 8,525 | -3.4% | 15.3% | +23.0% | 153 (-32.3%) |
| Estrie | 6,232 | 6,018 | -3.4% | 28.5% | +14.6% | 121 (-21.4%) |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine | 1,646 | 1,562 | -5.1% | 4.7% | +49.0% | 62 (-11.4%) |
| Montérégie | 26,527 | 25,044 | -5.6% | 50.0% | +5.3% | 772 (-1.8%) |
| Laurentides | 14,954 | 14,030 | -6.2% | 48.3% | +7.0% | 610 (+28.4%) |
| Mauricie | 4,932 | 4,612 | -6.5% | 17.6% | +21.4% | 137 (-0.7%) |
| Lanaudière | 9,593 | 8,938 | -6.8% | 36.1% | +5.9% | 398 (+13.7%) |
| Côte-Nord | 1,201 | 1,114 | -7.2% | 6.8% | +49.0% | 50 (-16.7%) |
| Island of Montreal | 19,068 | 17,150 | -10.1% | 65.2% | -7.1% | 997 (+12.3%) |
| Laval | 4,849 | 4,314 | -11.0% | 61.9% | -7.2% | 208 (-9.2%) |
| Outaouais | 7,474 | 6,475 | -13.4% | 33.4% | -8.1% | 277 (-8.0%) |
| All of Québec | 133,828 | 125,784 | -6.0% | 38.6% | +4.3% | 4,472 (+1.8%) |
What the table says
Sales are down in all 16 regions, from 0.4% in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean to 13.4% in the Outaouais. Sales over $500,000 are up in 13 of the 16 regions, and sales under $250,000 are down in all 16. Prior notices of exercise are up in 6 regions: Laurentides, Lanaudière, Island of Montreal, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale. In September alone, Québec recorded 13,656 sales, versus 14,674 in September 2025 (-6.9%).
What it changes for buying
Fewer sales means fewer buyers chasing the same properties at the same time: fewer bidding wars, more time to visit and negotiate. Properties over $500,000 keep selling more, which shows buyers are still there. Now is the time to buy for anyone who wants choice without the pressure of 2021.
Prior notice of exercise: what is it?
A prior notice of exercise (préavis d'exercice) is registered at the Land Registry when an owner is in default and the creditor, often the bank, announces it will exercise a hypothecary right (taking in payment, sale by the creditor, court-supervised sale or taking possession). The owner can still pay during the notice period, so a notice does not always lead to a foreclosure, but it is the first public sign that foreclosures are coming. See also foreclosures in 15 regions.
How to read these numbers
The Land Registry counts registered deeds of sale for every type of property (house, condo, plex, land, cottage), including private sales without a broker: it is not the same as Centris sales. Only the first right in each deed is counted. Price ranges are in each year's dollars: part of the rise in sales over $500,000 simply reflects higher prices. A registration division straddling two regions is counted in the one holding most of its lots; Nord-du-Québec is split among Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Côte-Nord.
Frequently asked questions
How many properties sold in Québec in 2026?
From January to September 2026, 125,784 sales were registered at the Quebec Land Registry, 6.0% fewer than in 2025.
Are these the same figures as Centris?
No. Centris only counts sales made through brokers; the Land Registry counts every deed of sale, including private sales. See also Québec real estate statistics.
Sources: data from the Registre foncier du Québec (Quebec Land Registry, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests), "Statistiques du Registre foncier du Québec sur le marché immobilier", Données Québec, data from January 2021 to September 2026 updated on October 28, 2026, CC BY 4.0 licence; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team on November 10, 2026. Aggregates only.
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