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“Municipalities and Housing” clarifies details of the real estate ownership system for non-Saudis Comprehensive guide

Reading time: 2 Minutesكشفت وزارة البلديات والإسكان عن تفاصيل نظام تملك غير السعوديين للعقار في المملكة، مؤكدة أن هذا النظام يأتي امتدادًا للتشريعات العقارية التي تهدف إلى تنمية ... Read more

Allows foreign ownership in specific zones (Riyadh and Jeddah), with controls for Mecca and Medina, effective January 2026, and an executive regulation within 180 days.

08/07/2025

Real Estate Authority official reveals how emerging technology is shaping the future of proptech What is it?

The General Real Estate Authority launches the Saudi Proptech Center and four initiatives to promote innovation and attract investment in real estate technologies.

Shura Council

Shura Council approves the amendment of the Saudi Building Code Implementation Law

Replace the "National Committee" with the Saudi Building Code Center and amend the text to make the Minister of Municipalities and Housing the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority.

Off-plan real estate projects

Requirements for obtaining the premium sorting service from the Real Estate Authority and the application mechanism

KDIPA clarifies the documents (electronic deed, license, meters, AutoCAD plan) and the steps for automated submission through an accredited engineering office.

New initiative: Real Estate Authority allows real estate tech companies and innovators to test their products

KDIPA launches a pilot regulatory environment to enable proptech companies to test their technologies and develop regulatory frameworks.

Land Registry signs 3 agreements at Proptech Summit to empower real estate tech companies

Agreements allow Proptech companies to access trusted data via API and support sandbox initiatives

Real Estate Advertising Regulations

In detail... Draft amendments to the rules governing the provision of real estate appraisal services to financial entities

KDIPA invites interested parties to submit comments on amendments regulating real estate appraisal times and procedures and rejection conditions.

Saudi Contractors Authority - Contracting Industry

E-model contracts. What do you know about them, how to enter into them and how to benefit from them?

Saudi Contractors Authority's e-initiative for ready-to-execute contracts reduces disputes and facilitates contracting for contractors and owners

Real estate marketing

Real estate transaction tax exemptions What do they mean for the sector?

Cabinet approves new exemptions to reduce financial burdens on developers and stimulate the growth of the real estate market.

Exemptions from real estate transaction tax A comprehensive guide for beneficiaries

Detailing the cases and categories of exemptions and their conditions to promote investment and facilitate real estate transactions in Saudi Arabia

Building license via Baladi platform

Qassim Municipality conducts 24 inspection rounds to monitor construction violations

Conducted 1238 surveillance rounds in Q3 2024, issued 101 health certificates and confiscated more than 32 kilograms.

Real Estate Registry App. Learn about its most important services and how to benefit from it

The beta version offers property registration, real estate transactions, and property management via smartphones.

Hail Municipality issues 2523 compliance certificates during the building facade correction period

The organizational certificate is awarded to owners of new and existing buildings via Baladi as part of efforts to improve facades and enhance the urban landscape.

Saudi Building Code: Strict standards to protect lives and sustainability of buildings

A session at Restatex Jeddah 2024 explains code objectives, versions, application and training requirements, and international references

Municipality of Qassim

4526 construction violations detected during building inspections in Qassim

Qassim Municipality and municipalities conducted 22,414 tours in the third quarter and issued 3,813 compliance certificates to enhance the urban landscape.

Discussions. Real estate legislation and its role in the sustainability of the real estate sector in Saudi Arabia

Prince Waleed bin Nasser leads session at Jeddah Restatex and announces the establishment of Emaar Association representing more than 200 developers

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