Articles for tag: Territory, Real estate finance, Saudi Arabia's real estate market, Apartments

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.

Amlak Weekly News Brief: Rapid Movement Between Investment, Regulation, and Real Estate Finance

«Amlak» Weekly News Summary

Reading time: < 1 MinuteDuring the week ending October 8, 2026, the Saudi real estate sector witnessed a range of developments, ranging from the launch of new investment opportunities and the development of residential destinations and projects to the strengthening of market oversight and regulation and support for real estate financing. As reported in the weekly “Amlak” news digest, these developments coincided with efforts to develop infrastructure, expand the use of modern technologies and artificial intelligence, and positive economic indicators … Read more

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