Finance & Investment

“SAMA sets the pace for banks” real estate assets. What's in it for the market?

Reading time: < 1 MinuteIn a regulatory move aimed at enhancing the flow of real estate assets and protecting the banking sector from the risk of holding non-operational assets, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)... Read more

A new regulation requires banks to liquidate real estate within three years, boosting liquidity, protecting the banking sector, and supporting the balance of the real estate market.

19/01/2026

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Real Estate Appraisal: A Crucial Tool for Regulating the Market and Informing Investment Decisions

It reveals how scientific valuation methodologies contribute to price transparency, risk mitigation, and informed real estate financing and investment decisions.

Real Estate Loans - Finance - Financing - SAR 500

585 million riyals in real estate financing from finance companies during the first quarter of 2026

Total residential mortgage financing for individuals from finance companies drops to 585 million riyals in the first quarter of 2026

Mortgage loans hit a historic high by the end of Q1 2026

Saudi Arabia's real estate loans approach 1 trillion riyals, supported by growth in retail and corporate financing and continued momentum in the residential market

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Banks provide SAR 6.3 billion in housing loans to individuals during the month

Residential real estate financing for individuals jumps 51% in April as villas continue to dominate and the number of contracts increases

Real estate finance loses about 12 billion riyals in the first 4 months of 2026

Real estate financing during the period from January to April amounted to about 23 billion riyals, compared to 34.9 billion riyals during the same period in 2025.

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Real estate financing rises in April to 6.591 billion riyals and reaches the highest level since July 2025

The volume of real estate financing jumped by 2.1 billion riyals in April, equivalent to an increase of 51% compared to March, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank.

Saudi Arabia aims to issue $40 billion worth of real estate sukuk in global markets

The program aims to diversify funding sources and relieve pressure on banks through an annual offering of real estate sukuk linked to Vision 2030 projects.

How to prepare a successful feasibility study for a real estate project? Practical steps to minimize risks and maximize profits

A practical guide to market analysis, site selection, cost and return estimation, to ensure an informed investment decision in real estate projects

Mortgage loans in Saudi Arabia hit SAR 4.2 billion in March

Report: Saudi Arabia's new mortgage loans fall sharply in March 2026 to 4.2 billion riyals

Saudi Central Bank - Digital Brokerage

Decline of 22.3%... Retail real estate financing falls to SAR 4.355 billion in March 2026

Total new residential mortgage financing for individuals in the Kingdom decreased by 22.3% during March 2026

«SRC signs an agreement to purchase a SAR 3 billion real estate finance portfolio

The agreement reflects the pivotal role partnerships play in the development of the Kingdom's residential real estate finance system

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Video Important benefits and details about early repayment of mortgages

Matar Al-Shammari explains the conditions for early repayment of real estate loans, its impact on housing subsidies, tax obligations and financing the purchase of a second home

«Real Estate Fund» deposits 1.1 billion riyals to the beneficiaries of the housing support program for the month of April

The Fund allocates SAR 1.100 billion to subsidize the profits of housing finance contracts for April and 4.326 billion since the beginning of 2026

«Municipalities and Housing showcases urban investment opportunities at the 2026 Sports Investment Forum

Ministry promotes urban investment opportunities through Forooz portal and reviews the role of urban planning in supporting sports investment

Real Estate Transaction Value - Real Estate Sales - Residential Real Estate

Learn about the features of the draft executive regulations for vacant property fees

The executive regulations aim to regulate the real estate market, raise the efficiency of asset utilization, and reduce vacancy rates in the Kingdom

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