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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

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3 new construction codes added as part of the 2024 Saudi Building Code Modernization

The update becomes mandatory from June 30, 2025 with a 180-day transition period and includes guidelines and training programs.

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Standards and Regulations for Government Agencies Renting Real Estate Outside the Kingdom

The General Authority for State Real Estate has issued regulations to regulate leases abroad to ensure efficiency, compliance, and transparency.

The Insurance Authority clarifies the benefits of hidden defects insurance to protect construction projects and ensure their quality

تغطي حتى 10 سنوات المخاطر الهيكلية وتلزم مالك المشروع والمقاول بشركات تأمين وفحص معتمدة.

With an ambitious electoral program. Real estate expert Ayed Al-Harfi is running for the Riyadh Chamber's Real Estate Committee elections 2025

يعرض خطة تتضمن دراسات مستقبلية ومبادرات لتعزيز الاستدامة والشفافية ودعم الاستثمار العقاري

Real estate transfer

New rules for government entities to own real estate outside the Kingdom What are they?

الهيئة العامة لعقارات الدولة تحدد شروط وموافقة مسبقة وضوابط استغلال ومتابعة للعقارات الحكومية خارج المملكة.

Public Authority for State Properties

Draft regulations on state ownership of real estate outside Saudi Arabia to be released for consultation

دعوة الجهات والمواطنين للتعليق على مسودة تنظيم تملك وإدارة وبيع أصول الدولة العقارية بالخارج حتى 13 يناير 2025.

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Public Authority for Real Estate conducts 14 joint supervisory tours during the month of December

شملت زيارة 228 منشأة في الرياض والشرقية ومكة لضمان الامتثال لأنظمة الوساطة العقارية ومتطلبات التوطين.

Ministry of Commerce Financial Statements Filing

Ministry of Commerce urges companies to file their financial statements and avoid fines

Calls for the filing of lists within 6 months and clarifies penalties of up to SAR 20,000 and increased 50% for repetition.

In pictures... Organizing a real estate workshop entitled “The Professional Path in Land Transactions”

A workshop presented by Hisham Al Aifan on December 29 to enhance the skills of real estate brokers with practical steps and types of owners.

President of the General Authority for Real Estate: 300,000 beneficiaries of the Saudi Real Estate Institute's trainings

الملتقى يسلط الضوء على إنجازات المعهد: أكثر من 4,500 برنامج تدريبي وخمس مسارات لتعزيز الاحتراف والابتكار العقاري.

Off-plan real estate projects

Saudi Real Estate Authority launches the Real Estate Training Forum today

A forum at the Riyadh International Conference Center discusses training workers, raising the efficiency of the real estate sector and enhancing competitiveness.

Emir of Qassim receives Board of Directors of the Contractors Authority and reviews efforts to develop the sector

They discussed ways to develop the contracting sector in Qassim and support the Authority's initiatives in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Al-Baha Municipality issues 2424 compliance certificates during the building facade correction period

It comes as part of efforts to improve urban facades, address visual distortion, and raise safety and quality of life indicators

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The General Authority of Real Estate holds the Real Estate Training Forum on December 30

The event focuses on developing the skills of real estate professionals and enhancing the competitiveness of the market locally and internationally.

National Water Company clarifies the benefits of water meter authentication

The meter authentication initiative connects them to the real beneficiary, preserves rights, and ensures continuity of communication and receipt of services and notifications.

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