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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

Saudi Fund for Development begins development activities in Barbados by signing two development agreements worth $92.7 million

The agreements will fund the rehabilitation of clinics, primary care development, water renovation, housing and infrastructure.

International Monetary Fund Riyadh office market

4 Benefits and 7 Objectives of the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership System Learn about them

The Public Authority for Real Estate clarifies the system's controls and objectives to increase supply, stimulate investment and create job opportunities.

Off-plan real estate projects

Draft Regulation on Foreign Ownership of Real Estate to be launched on a polling platform to gather public opinion

The Public Authority for Real Estate receives comments from the public and competent authorities until August 28, 2025 on a 15-article draft regulation.

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“Real Estate Authority” warns against providing real estate services on irregular housing units

KDIPA requires brokers to verify the legitimacy of units and request official documents, and threatens to take legal action for violations

Ministry of Commerce - Saudi Companies

Video... Steps and requirements to reserve a business name

وزارة التجارة توضّح عبر منصة المركز السعودي للأعمال الضوابط المتعلقة بالعمر واللغة والملكية ومنع التشابه مع علامات مسجلة.

Infographic: Implementation of the decision to raise the Emiratization rates for engineering technical professions

نسبة توطين 30% للمهن الفنية الهندسية تطال منشآت القطاع الخاص التي تضم 5 موظفين فأكثر والحد الأدنى للأجر 5,000 ريال

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«Canv Real Estate offers investment opportunities at Al Yamamah Auction»

Hybrid auction for the sale of residential and commercial properties in Riyadh Monday, August 4, 2025 at 16:00 in person and electronically.

Adoption of the second edition of the GCC Construction Contractor Classification Guide

It unifies GCC standards for evaluating contractors, enhancing the participation of companies, the quality of project implementation, and building a unified database.

Mohammed Al-Salama - Intellectual Property

Special Interview Consultant Mohammed Al-Salama: Intellectual property promotes the future of real estate and creative development

تسليط الضوء على تأثير تشريعات وحماية الملكية الفكرية على التصاميم العقارية والابتكار والاستثمار

Abdulhakim Al-Kharji - 95th National Day

Foreign ownership of real estate. Between economic openness and legal controls

مجلس الوزراء يقر نظامًا محدثًا لتنظيم تملك غير السعوديين للعقارات مع ضوابط رقابية واستثناءات لتعزيز الاستثمار.

Dr.. Moanis Shujaa - Entrepreneurs - National Day 95

Real Estate Excellence Award Promotes Entrepreneurship

The Real Estate Authority (REA) in partnership with FIABCI launches the REA Award to support innovation and entrepreneurship in real estate locally and globally.

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Commons land in Saudi Arabia: Between the complexity of ownership and opportunities for real estate transformation

Shared ownership hinders land development and investment despite real estate reforms and the amendment of white land fees.

Sami Mohammed Al-Qahtani - 95th National Day - The quest for those who strive

تملك الأجانب للعقارات.. «هندسة ثقة»

القرار يجيز لغير المواطنين تملك العقارات تحت تنظيم الهيئة العامة للعقار لتعزيز الاستثمار وحماية الأولويات الوطنية.

“Municipalities and Housing”: Monitoring violations of dividing residential units for the purpose of investment. Severe fines for violators

The ministry reveals violations of dividing residential units for investment and imposes fines of up to 200,000 riyals with a call to report.

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“Municipalities and Housing” defines technical and organizational requirements for car sheds within the property boundary

الوزارة تصدر دليلًا يتضمن معايير التصميم، إجراءات التصريح عبر "بلدي"، ومهلة 180 يومًا لتصحيح المظلات القائمة.

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