Finance & Investment

Economists: The start of collecting white land fees is a wake-up call for the real estate market

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe real estate community is looking forward to the issuance of white land fee invoices for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam next month and the collection of fees from owners through e-services. Read more

13/02/2017

Residential plot

10.7 % Corporate real estate financing declined in May, with villas leading the way despite the drop

Residential financing through finance companies falls to SAR 191 million in May, with a 24.2% annual decline and slight growth in land

Real Estate Finance Records Monthly Growth of 17% in May, Slight Year-on-Year Decline

The villa sector led the way with SAR 4.992 billion in financing in May, while the number of financing contracts rose to 9,961.

Residential program

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: The real estate sector is witnessing rapid growth and 85% small and medium-sized developers. They are the foundation of the sector

The Real Estate and Construction Week initiatives empower SMEs representing more than 85% developers.

Real Estate Marketing - Lana Al-Shabaneh - The Line

Is real estate a mirror of oil prices?

Oil affects project financing and construction costs in real estate, but it's not the only factor determining trends.

A sharp drop in land prices in Al-Khair neighborhood in 60 minutes. What are the reasons?

65% plunges within minutes after back-to-back trades, attributed to white space openings and speculative retreat

How does off-plan selling generate returns for the developer, the buyer, and the real estate market?

With the support of the Authority, off-plan sales contribute to financing developers, facilitating ownership and increasing the supply of real estate.

Riyadh city

Saudi Arabia's real estate price index rises to 104.9 points in Q1 2025

Quarterly increase of 0.7% and annualized increase of 4.3% as documentation accelerates and funding and regulatory support boosts demand and stability

Meraas Auction

6 real estate opportunities at the Capital Opportunities Auction

A June 24 online and in-person auction in Riyadh showcases six distinctive properties in Al Arid and Al Narges near the airport.

Infographic: Real Estate Brokerage License Procedures and Conditions for Individuals

The General Real Estate Authority sets the conditions and benefits of licensing individuals to practice real estate brokerage.

Mohamed El Hassami - National Day 95 - Foundation Day - Housing Subsidies

Your Mortgage... Your Decision

Tips to assess your financial situation and your ability to repay your mortgage without compromising your family's standard of living

The project doesn't lie... but it doesn't talk

Transparency and credibility in off-plan sales enhances buyers' confidence and determines the value of the project and the developer's chances of success.

Residential program

Statistics: 3.4 % GDP growth in the first quarter of 2025

Non-oil activities grew 4.9% and contributed 2.8 percentage points, while oil activities declined 0.5%.

SAR 922.2 billion in real estate loans from banks to individuals and companies by the end of Q1 2025

Mortgage loans recorded a year-on-year growth of 15.2% with corporate loans rising 27.5% and the share of individuals 75.77%.

Riyadh city

147.7 billion riyals of real estate transactions in the Kingdom during April and May

May: 70.3 billion riyals down 9.1% and mortgages 41.9 billion with the number of operations up 37%

White Land Fees Program

In detail... The White Land Fees Law before the adoption of the latest amendments

The previous phase invested more than 162 million square meters and enabled 121 residential projects before the amendments were adopted.

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