Real estate prices rise in 9 regions and fall in 4 during the first quarter of 2025

International Monetary Fund Riyadh office market

Reading time: 2 MinutesSaudi Arabia's real estate sector recorded a mixed performance during the first quarter of 2025, amid continued government support and Vision 2030 initiatives. A report by Al Rajhi Financial showed that nine Saudi regions witnessed an increase in real estate prices compared to the same period in 2024, while prices declined in four other regions. Riyadh tops ... Read more

Al-Khobar takes the lead in the list of the most livable cities, Copenhagen tops the list and Vienna falls behind

Reading time: 2 MinutesFrom bike-paved squares to shimmering canals, Denmark's Copenhagen stole the show this year, topping the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) list of the world's most livable cities. The change in top spot was no accident; the Scandinavian city came in with high scores for stability, infrastructure, and education, while rival Vienna stumbled against ... Read more

Six engineering firms win architectural design awards to develop entrances to Dammam metropolitan area

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province and Chairman of the Eastern Development Authority (EDA), reviewed the winning designs and projects in the competition to develop the entrances to Dammam metropolis, stressing His Highness' support for outstanding architectural designs that embody the spirit of Saudi architecture and contribute to highlighting the beauty of the entrances to cities. This came during his reception at his office at the Emirate of Dammam, where he received all ... Read more

U.S. housing sector falters in the face of rising mortgage interest

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHigh mortgage rates, coupled with uncertainty in the U.S. economy, continue to weaken consumer confidence and directly impact builders. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo's Home Builders Confidence Index for June fell two points from May, settling at 32. Anything below 50 represents a negative reading, ... Read more

4 cases that allow a landlord to terminate a lease without refunding the tenant

Reading time: < 1 MinuteEjar has announced four clear cases that allow a landlord to legally and unilaterally terminate a lease, without any obligation to return any money paid by the tenant. 4 cases that authorize the cancellation of the contract: The Ejar platform has identified the following cases that give the landlord the right to terminate the lease: The tenant is late in paying the rent, despite an official warning through the platform. Using the property for ... Read more

“ROSHN launches Al Dana community and offers more than 1000 residential units in Dhahran

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteROSHN Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has announced the launch of sales of its new community Al Dana in Dhahran, which includes more than (1000) residential units designed to the highest standards, within an integrated community that will provide more than (2000) residential units upon completion. Al Dana offers a variety of residential schemes across the ROSHN Group's communities, with two distinctive facades for the units ... Read more

Enforcement Center oversees 82 auctions to sell 588 assets in 13 regions

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Assignment and Liquidation Center “Enforcement” announced the holding of (82) public auctions, both in-person and electronic, to liquidate and sell (588) assets in (13) regions of the Kingdom, during the period from (17-30) June 2025. The center explained that the auctions will be held in different regions of the Kingdom, where (25) auctions will be organized in the Riyadh region to offer (197) assets, and (16) auctions in the ... Read more

Traditional or digital real estate appraisal, which is more accurate?

Real estate appraisal

Reading time: 2 MinutesAs the real estate market rapidly changes and becomes more complex due to the development of digital analytics tools, a fundamental question arises in the minds of investors, developers, and real estate appraisers alike: which is more accurate and useful in pricing real estate and determining its market value? Which is more accurate and feasible in pricing real estate and determining its market value? Traditional real estate valuation based on human expertise, or digital valuation supported by technology and artificial intelligence? This debate is no longer theoretical, ... Read more

Connected decor: How is technology creating smart homes that live and interact with us?

Reading time: 2 MinutesAs we live in an age where innovations are accelerating and technology is intertwined with the details of daily life, the concept of a smart home is no longer a luxury, but a practical and realistic option in the design of modern homes. No longer limited to smart devices or voice control, technology is redefining the very elements of interior design, what is known as ”connected décor” - where ... Read more

6 real estate opportunities at the Capital Opportunities Auction

Meraas Auction

Reading time: < 1 MinuteMeraas United Real Estate Company, under the supervision of the Attribution and Liquidation Center «Enforcement», announces the holding of the «Capital Opportunities» electronic auction through Al Dal Auction Platform, and my presence on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Al Farida Hall in Riyadh at 4:00 pm. The auction showcases 6 rare real estate opportunities in distinctive strategic locations in Riyadh: The first property is a commercial land with an area of 13,286.43 square meters located in ... Read more