Legislation & Regulations

CPC investigates block factories that agreed to stabilize prices

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14/09/2013

If the delivery of your property unit is delayed, when does the developer become obligated to provide compensation?

Is your off-plan property delivery delayed? Learn about the cases in which the buyer is entitled to claim compensation, the minimum fair market rent, the regulations for extending the delivery date, and the legal procedures to protect your rights.

Money laundering through real estate: The General Authority for Real Estate warns against 3 fraudulent methods

The General Authority for Real Estate monitors suspicious indicators in advertisements, transfers, and the identities of parties to limit the exploitation of real estate transactions.

Mortgage loan repayment difficulties: What options are available before the problem worsens?

Mortgage loan default: Learn about options for rescheduling, reducing installments, transferring debt, selling the property, and the client's rights before enforcement proceedings.

Real Estate Registration Authority Logo

«The Real Estate Authority conducted 39 inspection tours and recorded a number of violations during the past month.

The inspections covered 430 establishments, and detected licensing and advertising violations, with 15,500 field audits and 32,600 electronic surveys.

Public Authority for Real Estate

New amendments to the real estate registration regulations: Documentation of transactions will be prohibited after a registration request is rejected.

Amendments regulate the rejection of real estate registration, the correction of errors and objections, and define the acceptable discrepancies between the deed and reality.

Instructions to rectify the conditions of shared housing for individuals before next February

Corrective deadline until February 1, 2027 for the covered establishments to complete the licensing or contracting with licensed group housing units.

Spokesperson for the General Real Estate Authority - Penalty for providing real estate informationTaysir Al-Mafraj

«The Real Estate Authority concludes its participation in the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026.»

A presentation showcasing the Saudi experience in legislation, digital transformation, and Gulf integration to promote a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable real estate market.

Evidence System - Real Estate Brokerage

Three years imprisonment and a fine of one million riyals: A draft of strict regulations to protect trade secrets.

A new draft law sets out the conditions for legal protection of trade secrets, and criminalizes their seizure or deliberate disclosure with the right to compensation.

His Highness the Crown Prince chaired the Cabinet session and approved the Commercial Transactions Law.

The Cabinet approves the Commercial Transactions System

The Cabinet reviews government performance indicators, approves the commercial transactions system, a housing agreement with Syria, and the restructuring of the National Water Council.

Want to sell a property mortgaged to the bank? Steps to transfer ownership and conditions for releasing the mortgage.

Can a property mortgaged to a bank be sold in Saudi Arabia? Learn about the conditions for transferring ownership, the mechanism for settling the debt and releasing the mortgage, and the steps that must be followed before completing the deal.

Regulations for fencing construction sites: requirements for commercial and residential buildings and fees for occupying sidewalks

The ministry's guide standardizes the specifications for temporary fences and links them to project sites, with a grace period for commercial establishments and fees for occupying sidewalks.

Early repayment of mortgage financing: How to calculate the amount and determine the size of the savings?

Learn how to calculate early repayment for mortgage financing in Saudi Arabia, the compensation allowed by law, and an example with numbers to help you make a decision.

Warnings issued regarding 8 violations, some related to architectural heritage, with fines reaching up to 50,000 riyals.

The authority called on owners of antiquities and facilities to comply with licensing and regulatory disclosure requirements, and prohibited practices that compromise the safety of historical sites and artifacts.

Before selling your property... 5 obligations to review before transferring ownership

Selling your property in Saudi Arabia? Learn about real estate transaction tax, mortgage release requirements, transfer documents, and financial obligations that should be reviewed before transferring ownership.

I bought a property in Saudi Arabia... How do I transfer the electricity meter to my name?

Learn about the steps to document the electricity meter after purchasing a property in Saudi Arabia, the data required to update the beneficiary, and how to check the meter status through the Saudi Energy website and application.

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