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Ten years of warranty. Saudi Building Code recognizes joint liability for hidden defects

Reading time: < 1 Minuteأقرت اللائحة المعدلة لكود البناء السعودي إلزام المصمم، والمشرف، والمنفذ بمسؤولية تضامنية كاملة تجاه المالك عن أي أضرار إنشائية تظهر خلال السنوات العشر الأولى من ... Read more

The amended regulation requires the designer, supervisor and executor to provide a ten-year solidarity structural guarantee covering hidden defects and invalidity of disclaimer clauses.

10/05/2026

Contracting sector

Real Estate Brokerage Forum to Review Legislative Updates and Empowerment Opportunities

The General Authority for Real Estate is organizing sessions and an exhibition in Riyadh to discuss the impact of the system and opportunities for empowerment, and registration is available.

Ministry of Industry issues 37 new mining licenses in May 2025

شملت الرخص محاجر مواد بناء وكشف واستغلال وفائض خامات واستطلاع، ليصل إجمالي الرخص السارية إلى 2468.

Vacant Property Fees Important details in regulating the use of buildings within urban zones

An annual fee not exceeding 5% of like-for-like rent on unutilized buildings within the urban area to incentivize their utilization.

Infographic: How does the off-plan sales system regulate the real estate market?

The General Authority for Real Estate reveals its oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency, quality implementation and protection of buyers' rights in the real estate market.

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Public Authority for Real Estate. Smart regulation drives the sector towards competitiveness

Since 2017, it has established regulatory frameworks, digital platforms, and training programs that promote transparency and attract investment in the real estate market.

Hani Khashoggi - Foreign Ownership - 95th National Day

Foreign ownership Saudi Arabia's real estate boom

Approval of the real estate ownership system for non-Saudis to incentivize investment and increase the real estate supply, to be implemented as of next January.

Territory

Program Supervisor clarifies the mechanisms for applying white land fees according to the updated regulations

Final regulation expected within a month; fees of up to 10% applied only to land that meets specific criteria.

Abdulhakim Al-Kharji - 95th National Day

A legal and literary reading Enforcing judgments on real estate under Saudi law

شرح إجراءات تنفيذ الأحكام على العقارات في السعودية: الإنذار، الحجز والتوثيق، التقييم، المزاد واستثناء السكن الوحيد.

Khaled Al-Haishan 2

Legislation and orders push the real estate market towards balance and sustainability

أنظمة ومنصات رقمية وهيئات تنظيمية تعزّز التوثيق والشفافية وتحفّز الاستثمار العقاري وفق رؤية 2030

White Land Fees Program

ضوابط جديدة في اللائحة التنفيذية المحدثة لنظام رسوم الأراضي البيضاء.. ما هي؟

اللائحة تحدد آليات تقييم ورسوم الأراضي البيضاء وتشكيل لجان تقدير ونسب حسابية مرنة بينها 2.5% أساسي.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

“البلديات والإسكان” تطرح مشروع اللوائح التنفيذية المحدثة لنظام رسوم الأراضي البيضاء على منصة استطلاع

الوزارة تدعو المطورين والمواطنين لإبداء الآراء والملاحظات خلال فترة المشاورة لدعم أهداف رؤية 2030

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Foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia. A bold strategic move that reshapes the real estate landscape

The Council of Ministers approves the Real Estate Ownership System for Non-Saudis with specific ranges, regulatory controls, and an executive regulation within 180 days.

Riyadh - Business - Localization of real estate activities and professions

Non-Saudis owning real estate boosts foreign investment confidence and opportunities

Cabinet approved the updated system for non-Saudis to own property on July 8, 2025 Implementation begins January 2026 after determining the ranges

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

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.

Cabinet approves real estate ownership system for non-Saudis

An updated system that regulates foreign ownership of real estate and establishes special zones and conditions to protect the market and citizens.

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