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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
Majid Al-Hogail - Off-plan Real Estate Sale and Leasing System

Al-Haqeel: Mortgage program eases down payment burden on housing subsidy beneficiaries

Cabinet approves a three-year extension of the Affordable Mortgage Program; Al-Haqeel thanks the leadership, and opened the doors of stability for more than 114,638 families.

Real Estate Development Fund - Your Subsidy Equals Your Installment - Direct Lending

“Real Estate Fund: Extension of the ”Easy Mortgage“ program supports beneficiaries” ownership of their first home

Reducing the down payment to 5% and financing up to 95% for units up to SAR 800,000, and more than 114638 citizens benefited.

Abdullah bin Falwan- 95th National Day

Real estate investment. Between market expansion and legislative maturity

An expanding Saudi real estate market with mature legislation that promotes transparency and regulation and targets planned and thoughtful investments.

The second edition of the 2025 Real Estate Brokerage Forum kicks off on July 20

July 20 in Riyadh: Forum and exhibition to discuss system updates, the role of brokers and opportunities to empower the real estate sector

Al-Haqeel

Al-Haqeel: Non-Saudis owning real estate will help attract investments and develop the real estate sector

The updated system defines the ranges of non-Saudi ownership and aims to attract investment and develop the market, and the executive regulations will be issued within 180 days.

Off-plan real estate projects

After its launch. What do you know about the Real Estate Excellence Award?

A national initiative to recognize innovative real estate projects and promote competitiveness in partnership with FIABCI.

Association of Real Estate Brokers

The Cooperative Association of Real Estate Brokers and Marketers organizes a workshop in conjunction with the International Day of Cooperatives

An introductory workshop at Joud Business Headquarters in Al Yasmeen neighborhood to define the association's objectives and empower brokers in conjunction with the International Day of Cooperatives.

What are the top 4 tips to avoid mortgage risk?

Expert Nabil Al Mubarak warns against mortgage borrowing for young people in Riyadh and advises that the installment should not exceed 45% of the salary.

Real estate marketing

For prospective buyers Important tips to protect your real estate investment

Matar Al-Shammari warns against emptying the property before making sure there is electricity and water and that there are no violations preventing the connection.

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

Agricultural investment in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities and Challenges

Investment opportunities in fertilizers, machinery, and potatoes, versus regulatory challenges, licenses, costs, and water restrictions.

Cityscape Riyadh

Riyadh to host Cityscape Global 2025 on November 17

The third edition under the theme "The Future of Urban Life" with the participation of more than 450 organizations and 500 speakers.

Real Estate - White Land Fees

SAR 534 million worth of real estate financing for land purchases in May

New retail mortgage financing jumps 17% m/m to 7.376 billion riyals with an annual decline of 3.9%.

10.7 % Corporate real estate financing declined in May, with villas leading the way despite the drop

Residential financing through finance companies falls to SAR 191 million in May, with a 24.2% annual decline and slight growth in land

Real Estate Finance Records Monthly Growth of 17% in May, Slight Year-on-Year Decline

The villa sector led the way with SAR 4.992 billion in financing in May, while the number of financing contracts rose to 9,961.

Residential program

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing: The real estate sector is witnessing rapid growth and 85% small and medium-sized developers. They are the foundation of the sector

The Real Estate and Construction Week initiatives empower SMEs representing more than 85% developers.

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