Legislation & Regulations

Public Interest Expropriation Law to be implemented Fair compensation and broader guarantees for owners

Reading time: < 1 MinuteToday, Saturday, 28 Rajab 1447 AH, corresponding to January 17, 2026 AD, the system of expropriation of real estate for public interest and temporary seizure of real estate came into effect, following the passage of ... Read more

The new system restructures expropriation procedures, introduces additional compensation and tax exemptions, and unifies oversight to ensure transparency and landlord rights.

17/01/2026

Riyadh real estate

Land Registry spokesperson: Tokenized assets are linked to official real estate records

Saudi initiative to regulate real estate tokenization links tokenized assets to official records to ensure reliable ownership, protect investors and increase liquidity

Completion Center 38 digital services to support and organize the real estate development journey

The center facilitates the procedures of developers through a unified digital platform to speed up licenses, reduce costs and support real estate sector investments within Vision 2030

Real estate arbitration in Saudi Arabia... A professional solution to resolve disputes and preserve rights

The Saudi Real Estate Arbitration Center provides a fast and professional digital legal mechanism to resolve real estate disputes, promote market stability and preserve rights

Public Authority for Real Estate

Learn the details of the sandbox regulatory framework to support real estate innovation

This measure comes in the context of supporting real estate innovation by giving innovators the opportunity to test and develop their ideas, which contributes to raising the readiness of the market

Public Authority for Real Estate

Consultation on the draft amendment to the executive regulations of the Real Estate Registration Law

It includes adding and amending a number of articles and paragraphs, updating some definitions, and regulating the periods of absolute authenticity of the first in rem registration

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Real Estate Authority monitors a number of violations during the past month

28 joint monitoring tours visited 304 real estate facilities in a number of regions of the Kingdom to ensure compliance with real estate legislation

Regulating the rental relationship. Covered contracts, enforcement mechanisms and the rights of the parties

The General Authority for Real Estate unifies the controls of residential and commercial rental contracts in Riyadh, and determines the mechanisms of pricing and registration through the «Ejar» network.

Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center to require contractors to pre-qualify technical approval starting next January

Requiring prior technical approval as part of the Ossul program to increase the efficiency and quality of infrastructure projects in Riyadh from 2027

Non-Saudis owning real estate in Saudi Arabia Will it boost Saudi Arabia's competitiveness in the real estate market?

The new system makes it easier for non-Saudis to own real estate, attracts international investors and developers, and increases the real estate sector's contribution to the non-oil economy.

«Al-Hammad» at the Future of Real Estate Forum: Integrated real estate regulation is a pillar to attract investment and enhance confidence

Abdullah bin Saud Al Hammad, CEO of the General Real Estate Authority (GRA), emphasized that regulatory innovation and regional integration are central to the future of real estate regulation.

«Sibel and Land Registry launch linking the national address to the real estate newspaper

The agreement aims to link the national address with the real estate newspaper to enhance the reliability of data, and support regulation and control in the real estate market.

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Infrastructure Projects Center announces regulatory framework for the infrastructure sector

The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center has announced the Infrastructure Sector Regulatory Framework Initiative.

Video: Minister of Municipalities and Housing sponsors the ceremony honoring the winners of the Real Estate Excellence Award

The award recognizes pioneering real estate projects and destinations that promote quality, sustainability and innovation, and connects the Saudi experience to global markets through an international platform.

Minister of Investment: Real estate and construction is the pillar of economic growth and contributes 13% of GDP

Al-Falih praises reforms that boost real estate attractiveness and foreign investment flows at Future of Real Estate Forum in Riyadh

Public Authority for Real Estate

Real Estate Authority sets date for launch of geographic zones for foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia

General Real Estate Authority sets new regulatory framework for foreign ownership, with geographic ranges to be announced in early 2026

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