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What are the requirements for obtaining a building permit

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has defined the conditions for obtaining a building permit in order to maintain the security of the dwelling, as follows:

16/10/2023

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Real estate expert warns: Indiscriminate zoning threatens lives and property

Unauthorized subdivisions damage structural elements and increase the burden on infrastructure and building management.

Commercial concealment

More than 8,000 inspection visits to combat commercial concealment during Q2 2025

The Ministry of Commerce received 1,704 reports, 147 violations were referred to the committee and 13 to the prosecution, and fines worth 2,189,600 riyals were imposed.

Real estate brokers say: We are living in the era of “professional transformation” with comprehensive organizational and digital support

Real Estate Brokerage Forum showcases digital services that connect brokers to more than 4.6 million active customers and foster government and private partnerships

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With the participation of a group of experts. Real Estate Brokerage Forum discusses updating legislation in the sector

الهيئة العامة للعقار نظمت فعاليات النسخة الثانية لمراجعة أثر نظام الوساطة بعد عامين وتعزيز التنظيم والتمكين الرقمي.

بالفيديو.. تعرف على مبادرة السداد المبكر واستفد من خصم يصل إلى 24%

مستفيدي الإقراض المباشر قبل 2017 يحصلون على خصم حتى 24% مع التقديم الإلكتروني أو عبر مركز الاتصال

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

Explain the procedures for enforcing judgments on real estate in Saudi Arabia: Warning, seizure, notarization, valuation, auction and the sole residence exception.

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

Regulations, digital platforms and regulatory bodies promote documentation and transparency and stimulate real estate investment in accordance with Vision 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.

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