Month: June 2026

The Shura Council Calls for Linking the Approval of Housing Plans to Water and Sewer Services

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteYesterday, the Shura Council held its 37th regular session of the second year of its ninth term, chaired by Council Vice President Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Salmi, during which it issued a resolution regarding the annual report of the Saudi Water Authority for the fiscal year 1446/1447 AH.The Council called on the Authority to strengthen its efforts in managing water demand by adopting an integrated national framework that combines awareness programs, smart technologies, and mechanisms … Read more

New updates to the real estate brokerage platform clarify commissions and marketing fees before the contract is approved

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority announced today, Wednesday, a new update to its real estate brokerage services platform, which includes the addition of a notification specifying the brokerage commission and marketing fees for the contract approval process (brokerage contracts with the owner).The Real Estate Authority explained that this service enables the owner to review and agree to pay the brokerage commission and marketing fees to the real estate broker as an additional step before approving the contract. This update is part of … Read more

3.8 billion riyals in real estate transactions in one week... Jeddah leads the way while Riyadh lags behind

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Saudi real estate market saw brisk trading activity last week, with 3,770 real estate transactions completed across various regions, totaling more than 3.8 billion riyals, at an average price of approximately 97 riyals per square meter. According to data from the Real Estate Exchange, there was a clear disparity in the performance of Saudi cities, with Riyadh recording a significant decline in the number of real estate transactions, as it did not … Read more

The Northern Border Chamber Presents «The Process of Real Estate Registration and Land Registry Services» at a Workshop

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Northern Border Chamber, in collaboration with the Land Registry, organized a workshop yesterday titled “The Process of Real Estate Registration and Land Registry Services,” attended by a number of stakeholders and investors in the real estate sector, in the meeting hall at the Chamber’s headquarters in Arar.The workshop reviewed the concept of real estate registration and its importance in documenting property ownership, in addition to explaining the registration procedures and steps required to benefit from the services … Read more

The Governor of Al-Sharqiyah Inaugurates the «Marasi» Housing Project to Provide Adequate Housing

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteHis Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, today inaugurated the “Marasi” residential project at the Emirate’s headquarters today, in the presence of Abdullah bin Abdul-Latif Al-Fawzan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Retal Real Estate Development Company, accompanied by a number of the company’s executives.His Highness the Governor of the Eastern Province emphasized that providing adequate housing is one of the fundamental pillars for enhancing family stability and quality of life, noting that … Read more

Infographic | 3 Key Pillars Governing the Regulations for Real Estate Marketing and Advertising

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Reading time: < 1 MinuteAs part of efforts to complete the regulatory and legislative framework for the real estate sector, the General Real Estate Authority announced in early May 2026 the issuance of the Regulatory Regulations for Real Estate Marketing and Advertising, which apply to the provisions and conditions set forth in the Real Estate Brokerage Law and its implementing regulations. The regulations aim to strengthen the regulation of practices related to real estate advertising through clear guidelines that contribute to enhancing transparency and reliability … Read more

«Municipalities and Housing»: 71 million square meters of undeveloped land in Riyadh have entered the development or trading phase

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Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Municipalities and Housing stated that the total area of undeveloped land subject to development and currently on the market in the Riyadh region amounted to approximately 71 million square meters, an indicator that reflects the growing impact of the vacant land and vacant property fee system in stimulating urban development and improving land-use efficiency within urban areas. The size of registered areas: The ministry noted that the registered areas included 29 million square meters … Read more

Varied Prices... Who Is Responsible?

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Emoji - Real Estate Broker - Business Administration

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe development of systems and the addressing of their shortcomings always begin with insightful observations drawn from accumulated practical experience, especially when they relate to new legislation; The real estate media plays a national and economic role in evaluating these experiences and highlighting areas that require further refinement. On a positive note, I came across a tweet posted by the newspaper «Amlak» on its official account on Platform X … Read more

Survey: Major Projects... How Do They Affect Neighboring Neighborhoods?

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Reading time: 3 MinutesMajor projects are among the most significant factors shaping the urban and real estate landscape in Saudi cities, as their effects have been directly felt in neighboring residential neighborhoods through improved infrastructure, increased property appeal, and rising real estate demand—though this has come with challenges such as rising prices and rents, as well as increased traffic congestion in some areas. Abdulrahman Al-Faleej: The rise in the sentimental and material value of neighboring properties has confirmed … Read more

The deadline for registering 459,515 parcels of real estate in three regions is tomorrow, Thursday

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Riyadh - Real Estate in Riyadh - Trade Names System

Reading time: 4 MinutesThe General Real Estate Authority announced that the deadline for the initial physical registration of (459,515) real estate parcels in the regions of Riyadh, Makkah, and Madinah is nearing its end, set for the close of business tomorrow, Thursday, June 17, 2026. Neighborhoods in the Riyadh Region: The Authority noted that real estate registration will end in the following neighborhoods in the Riyadh Region, in Al-Qasab Governorate: (Al-Nuzha Neighborhood, Al-Dira Neighborhood, Al-Shifa Neighborhood, Al-Aziziyah Neighborhood, … Read more

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