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60-Day Residential Financing Record slowdown reflects weak demand and fewer contracts

Reading time: 2 MinutesNew residential mortgage financing for individuals in Saudi Arabia saw a sharp decline during January and February of 2026, registering a decline of 39.5% compared to ... Read more

Retail residential real estate financing falls 39.5% in the first two months of 2026 as the number of contracts in the Kingdom falls sharply

08/04/2026

Real Estate Loans - Finance - Financing - SAR 500

Abdullah Al-Hammad: 3 key pillars to develop the real estate sector and attract investments

General Real Estate Authority works on governance and compliance, raising compliance 2025, attracting foreign investors and integrating technology

Public Authority for Real Estate Taysir Al-Mafraj

Saudi Real Estate Authority plans to increase the number of real estate technology companies to 1,500

The authority plans to increase real estate technology companies from 270 to 1,500 in five years, and extend the receipt of regulatory environment applications by two months.

International Monetary Fund Riyadh office market

1.86 billion riyals in real estate transactions Janadriyah neighborhood is the most active

The Real Estate Exchange Index rose 1.77% to 10,283.09 points with 1,453 transactions and a traded area of 4.1 million m²

Attend Day 3 - Future of Real Estate Forum

In detail... Program sessions on the third and final day of the Future of Real Estate Forum

Local and international participation on the development of real estate regulations and the growth of the sector in the presence of the Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Bill Clinton.

Real estate expert Mutair Al-Shammari - Land Selection

Matar Al-Shammari provides practical tips for choosing the right property and financing for your monthly income

Shows a table to determine the installment and first payment according to salary and urges balanced financing and taking advantage of support programs

The Second Forum Real Estate Balance - Al-Haqeel

Al-Haqeel: The volume of real estate loans exceeded 850 billion riyals and the sector's revenues quadrupled

Citizen ownership exceeded 64% by the end of 2024, and the real estate sector's contribution to GDP reached 6.45%.

Al-Haqeel: Real estate sector grew by 6.49% last year

Al-Hogail announces real estate sector growth of 6.49% in 2024 and reveals the injection of more than 160,000 units at subsidized prices in 2025

President of the Real Estate Authority: 1131 licenses issued for foreign investments in the third quarter of 2024

Al Hammad announced at the Future of Real Estate Forum that the sector contributes 12% of GDP and attracts international investment

Real Estate Marketing - Lana Al-Shabaneh - The Line

Real Estate Marketing in the Digital Age

Adopt digital strategies, visual content and service excellence to drive customer engagement and build trust

Real Estate Development Fund Receives ISO Risk Management Certification

The certification reflects the Fund's development of an operational risk management strategy and enhanced efficiency and reliability with partners

New Residential Complexes

5 Advantages of Real Estate Investment in Saudi Arabia 3 tips for new investors

It includes government-subsidized opportunities, mega-projects, and tax incentives, fostering stable returns and growth in residential demand.

Saudi Arabia Foreign Investment

Global real estate investment expected to reach $952 billion in 2025, with 3 Arab countries leading the way

Savills expects a strong recovery in real estate capital markets as infrastructure and luxury offices in the Middle East benefit.

Residential real estate

Video... A financial plan to enable youth to own a property in 5 years

Matar Al-Shammari suggests dividing the salary into three parts and using loans and savings platforms to own a property within 3-5 years

“Statistics”: Inflation in the Kingdom reached 1.9 % during December

The CPI covers 490 items and is calculated based on the 2018 Household Expenditure and Income Survey.

Matar Al-Shammari, Old Buildings - Real Estate Marketing

Video 10 tips to follow before signing a mortgage contract

Counselor Matar Al-Shammari explains important points to check terms, fees and repayment capacity before financing

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