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Minister of Municipalities and Housing clarifies mechanism for charging fees on vacant properties after adopting executive regulations

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the decision to impose fees on vacant units is part of efforts to regulate the real estate sector and achieve a balance between supply and demand, explaining ... Read more

The new regulation adopts gradual fees on vacant units according to specific market indicators, to stimulate their utilization and increase the real estate supply.

13/05/2026

Group Housing Development Program for Individuals: Regulate licensing mechanisms, start gradual compulsion and link services to Baladi and Qawwa platforms«

Regulating collective housing for individuals aims to improve the quality of life and reduce overcrowding as of September 2025.

White Land Fees Program

In detail... New rules and conditions to determine the additional period for the development of white land

The Ministry of Municipalities announces new regulations to grant additional periods for white land development until December 2025.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing

Learn about the draft list of violations and fines for violations of the White Land Fees Law

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announces the draft regulation of violations and fines for the white land fee system to promote compliance.

Days before the system goes into effect. How does foreign ownership of real estate affect the Saudi market?

The implementation of the foreign ownership of real estate in Saudi Arabia from January 2026 and its effects on the real estate market.

In detail... Rules for objecting to the rent of vacant properties and correcting violations of rental provisions

New rules for objecting to vacant properties and correcting rental violations in Saudi Arabia.

Abdulhakim Al-Kharji - 95th National Day

White Land: Between the Right to Sell and the Duty to Develop

White land requires proper development before sale to ensure urban stability and improve the quality of life.

Public Authority for Real Estate Supervisory Tours

Public Authority for Real Estate refers developers of 14 real estate projects to the Public Prosecution

The General Authority for Real Estate refers 14 real estate developers to the prosecution for violations in their real estate projects.

Residential program

The first invoicing of white land fees in Riyadh begins on January 1, 2026

The application of white land fees in Riyadh will start from January 1, 2026, according to the approved regulations.

Saudi Central Bank

«Saudi Central Bank adds electronic check clearing service to its website

Saudi Central Bank launches electronic check clearing service to promote digital transformation in financial services.

General Authority for Competition

General Authority for Competition discusses growth opportunities and challenges with paint industry leaders

Saudi Competition Authority discusses growth opportunities and challenges in the Saudi market with paint leaders

Real Estate Registration Authority Logo

Next Thursday Real estate registry work completed for 64,366 real estate parcels in 4 regions

The registration of 64,366 pieces of real estate in 4 Saudi regions will be completed by December 25, 2025.

Saudi Central Bank

«SAMA issues the executive regulations of the updated Finance Companies Monitoring System

The Saudi Central Bank approves the executive regulations of the Finance Companies Monitoring System to promote stability and growth in the sector.

Tabuk Municipality issues more than 7,000 building compliance certificates to enhance the quality of the urban landscape

Tabuk Municipality issues 7005 compliance certificates to enhance the quality of the urban landscape and improve the urban environment.

Saudi Arabia's Construction Market 2025: Solid Growth Despite Volatility and Funding Challenges

Saudi Arabia's construction market to grow to SAR 232.14 billion by 2025 despite financing and cost challenges.

Residential program

Today. Land registry work begins for 533,672 plots in 4 regions of the Kingdom

Real estate registration begins for 533,672 plots in 4 regions of Saudi Arabia

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