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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

Citizen's account

Adding the lease contract in the Citizen Account Conditions and implementation mechanism

Guidelines for attaching a lease, proof of independence, reporting real estate returns, and data update dates.

Rent - Residential Contracts - Refunds

What does a landlord do if a tenant refuses to pay rent or vacate?

Explain the steps of submitting an executive claim, requesting evacuation, documenting and canceling contracts through the Ejar platform.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing - Group Housing Requirements

“Municipalities and Housing”: Registration for the Permanent List of Qualified Developers for Regulatory Services Begins

Invitation to apply online within 20 days to select qualified developers to customize 6 types of surveillance services.

Saudi Central Bank

“SAMA issues ”Compliance“ and ”Internal Audit“ principles for real estate finance and refinance companies

SAMA adopts an organizational framework that defines the functions of compliance and internal audit units and establishes the roles of the board of directors and executive management.

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Conditions for adding VAT to commercial rentals

KDIPA clarifies the registration mechanisms, limits and procedures for imposing 15% on shop rentals.

Off-plan real estate projects

Public Authority for Real Estate reviews the progress of the real estate legislation system

The Board reviewed the progress of the real estate legislation system, real estate registration, real estate activity licenses, and the Authority's plans, reports and decisions.

Off-plan real estate projects

Saudi Real Estate Authority Launches Real Estate Technology Accelerator Details

A six-month program that supports real estate tech companies with training, mentorship, and investor connections to boost the sector's contribution to the economy.

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Determining the criteria for selecting the organizations targeted in e-invoicing group 16

Group 16 includes establishments with VATable revenues of more than SAR 3 million in 2022 or 2023.

Public Authority for Real Estate Taysir Al-Mafraj

Public Authority for Real Estate: Unregistered real estate cannot be legally disposed of

Released: Electronic real estate registration is mandatory for sale and rental transactions, and re-registration is done electronically within minutes.

Real estate marketing

How can you check the data on the e-title deed before buying?

Expert Abdullah Al-Otaibi's tips to check the plan, land number, area, deed status, restrictions and property status.

Union of Chambers of Commerce - Real Estate Brokerage System

The Federation of Saudi Chambers issues the first temporary entry book for goods in the Kingdom

The Kingdom becomes the 80th country to implement the ATA Carnet system to facilitate temporary imports and boost the exhibitions and events sector.

In detail... Articles of the Rest Houses Regulation after it was released on a polling platform

The 15-article regulation is open for consultation until October 15, 2024 to determine the supervisory body, business models, and technical connectivity.

Ejar - Ejar Platform

What are the main objectives of the contract registration service through real estate platforms?

Ejar platform clarifies the objectives of registering contracts electronically: Facilitating research, supporting investors, strengthening partnerships and increasing customer satisfaction.

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Infographic: Highlights of the new exemptions in the Real Estate Transaction Tax Law

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority reveals details of new exemptions and real estate tax system implementation dates

Al Baha Municipality issues more than 1350 building compliance certificates

Launched initiatives to address visual impairment and addressed 7,242 observations and reports until the third quarter of 2024

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