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85% of the population is young. Riyadh's housing crisis is worsening, and rising rents are adding to the problem

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28/06/2017

Riyadh city
Hani Khashoggi - Foreign Ownership - 95th National Day

Equilibrium platform culminates real estate correction efforts

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City launches an electronic mechanism to distribute 40,000 land plots annually and control real estate prices.

Residential program

“ROSHN launches the fifth phase of Sidra, adding 2,000 new residential units

Spread over 1.3 million square meters, it includes gardens and open spaces, and is initially offering more than 700 units.

Residential program

Learn about the conditions for transferring debt in the Residential Program

Benefit conditions, restrictions and exclusions, including the exclusion of Down Payment Initiative beneficiaries.

Infographic: Common mistakes that hinder the registration of real estate brokerage contracts

The Public Authority for Real Estate clarifies the absence of the "Submit for Approval" box and recommends correcting the data and trying another browser.

The date of the announcement of those eligible to buy residential lands through the Tawzan Real Estate platform in Riyadh

Land purchase applications open until October 23, 2025 and the announcement of beneficiaries on November 9, 2025

Residential program

VIDEO Real estate expert: Strict supervision and building codes have increased the quality of housing units

Rukban: The implementation of building code and defects insurance as well as strengthening the monitoring of off-plan sales projects has improved the quality of the units.

Real Estate Equilibrium Platform

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announces the launch of the “Real Estate Balance Platform” to receive citizens' requests to purchase residential lands

Applications are open until October 23, 2025; 10-40 thousand pieces per year at a maximum price of 1,500 riyals per meter

Video: Are housing and finance products meeting the needs of all groups in the Kingdom?

Expert Khalid Al-Mubaid: The diversity and accessibility of financing products enhances ownership opportunities and stabilizes the real estate market.

8 steps to register your land in the White Land Portal

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing allows owners to register sukuk electronically through the program's portal to increase transparency and facilitate procedures.

Riyadh - Saudi Real Estate Market

New report reveals: Residential rents continue to rise in Saudi Arabia 11% Rising Apartments

Apartments increased by 11.2% and villas by 6.8% as of July, reinforcing inflationary pressures on households.

International Real Estate Development Company launches “Maknan Al Sudan” project with special discounts and offers

A residential project in Jeddah that includes 674 villas in five models, and a 40,000 SAR discount on selected units and smart homes.

«Horizon Achievement launches Horizon Residence 38 and celebrates with customers with a product demonstration

In the northeast of Taif in the Al Arfa'a neighborhood: Full sale of units and purchase requests exceeding supply by more than four times.

Abdullah Al-Salih - National Day 95Investing in old buildings

The show villa... A crucial part of the buying decision

Emphasizes the need for developer partnerships with design and furnishing companies to boost buyer confidence and accelerate sales

Residential transactions account for SAR 77.5 billion in the first half of 2025

The residential sector accounts for 63% of real estate transactions and transactions rose 7% to about 93.7K transactions.

Residential real estate financing declined in July. Villas lead the way despite the decline

New housing finance fell to SAR 6.42 billion in July 2025, with villas accounting for 64% of it.

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