Articles for tag: Saudi Central Bank, Housing finance, Real estate finance, Residential Real Estate Finance, Real estate market, Real estate sector, Real estate finance contracts

The volume of mortgage financing provided by banks to individuals in the third quarter of 2026 was 17.27 billion riyals.

Reading time: 3 MinutesThe number of residential mortgage contracts increased by 18.6% in the third quarter of 2026, while the annual value decreased by 4.6%, with villas leading the way.

Real Estate News Brief | Major Transformations in the Real Estate Market and the Approval of New Regulations

Property Weekly News Brief

Reading time: < 1 MinuteNew decisions and legislation, a decline in sales, and ongoing projects and infrastructure are reshaping the real estate and investment landscape in Saudi Arabia.

7 million square meters of undeveloped land in 3 areas have entered development or trading.

Undeveloped lands in Hail, Jazan, and Tabuk

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe ministry stated that the fees contributed to the trading and development of 7 million square meters, and supported 21 residential projects in the three regions.

«The Real Estate Authority showcases real estate legislation at the Saudi-Pakistani Real Estate Exhibition

Public Authority for Real Estate logo

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Authority is participating in the Lahore exhibition to introduce Saudi real estate regulations, opportunities for non-Saudi ownership, and the attractiveness of investment in accordance with Vision 2030.

Signing a memorandum of understanding to enhance the regulation and development of the real estate sector in Al-Ahsa

Reading time: 2 MinutesA memorandum of understanding aimed at exchanging expertise and data, and supporting land registration, in Al-Ahsa.

The real estate market under scrutiny Housing Finance Slowdown Despite Strong Banking Sector

Reading time: 2 MinutesDespite the continued strength of the Saudi banking sector, Al Rajhi Financial's latest analysis reveals clear signs of a slowdown in real estate financing activity, raising important questions about the path of the real estate market in the coming period, especially in light of the decline in mortgage loans and the change in lending behavior and residential demand. Al Rajhi Financial said that the robustness of Saudi banks' profits does not necessarily reflect ... Read more