{"id":109096,"date":"2026-08-23T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/?p=109096"},"modified":"2026-08-23T13:53:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:53:32","slug":"%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%88%d9%82%d8%b9-%d9%84%d9%85-%d9%8a%d8%b9%d8%af-%d9%88%d8%ad%d8%af%d9%87-%d9%8a%d8%ad%d8%b3%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%81-%d8%aa%d8%ba%d9%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/109096\/","title":{"rendered":"Location is no longer the sole deciding factor\u2026 How have property selection criteria changed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many years, the most important factor in evaluating any property was its geographic location, to the point that the famous saying in the real estate sector became: \u00abLocation, location, location.\u00bb However, with the transformations currently taking place in the Saudi real estate market, this principle is no longer sufficient to explain rising property values or why buyers prefer one area over another.<br>Urban expansion, the development of transportation networks, and the launch of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/106251\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"106251\">Major projects<\/a><\/strong>... Along with changing lifestyles, this has redefined the concept of the \u00abideal location.\u00bb Proximity to the city center is no longer the only criterion; quality of life, nearby amenities, and ease of transportation have become equally important factors in the decision to purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reports from Knight Frank indicate that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/107867\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"107867\">Real estate prices<\/a><\/strong> In some neighborhoods of Riyadh located near new transportation projects and facilities, growth rates exceeded 30% during 2025, while other areas experienced more modest growth despite being in locations that were previously considered among the most in-demand. This reflects the market\u2019s shift from evaluating geographic location to evaluating the value that a location provides.<br>The Riyadh Metro has also played a role in reshaping the demand landscape within the capital, as neighborhoods near metro stations have become more attractive to buyers and investors\u2014not only because they facilitate transportation, but also because they offer a higher quality of life and reduce dependence on cars, which has been reflected in real estate prices in those areas.<br>The change was not limited to infrastructure; it extended to the behavior of buyers themselves. Today, many people look for a neighborhood with good schools, healthcare facilities, green spaces, and shopping centers, as well as easy access to their workplaces. The question that precedes a purchase decision has become: \u201cHow will I live in this neighborhood?\u201d rather than simply \u201cWhere is it located?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even investors have changed the way they evaluate real estate. Instead of focusing on traditional, high-priced locations, interest has begun to shift toward areas with future growth potential, supported by government projects or urban development plans, as investment opportunities that offer better long-term returns. In light of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on building more sustainable cities with a higher quality of life, it appears that the concept of the \u201cideal location\u201d will continue to evolve. Value is no longer measured by distance from the city center, but rather by the integrity of the surrounding environment, the efficiency of the infrastructure, and the area\u2019s ability to attract residents and investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ultimately, it can be said that location remains a key factor in real estate, but it is no longer the sole determining factor. Today\u2019s Saudi market favors locations that combine accessibility, quality of life, and future growth opportunities, reflecting a more mature stage in the real estate sector\u2019s development.<br>@ArchHesham<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">Minutes<\/span><\/span>For many years, the most important factor in evaluating any property was its geographic location, to the point that the famous saying in the real estate sector became: \u00abLocation, location, location.\u00bb However, with the transformations currently taking place in the Saudi real estate market, this principle is no longer sufficient to explain rising property values or buyers\u2019 preference for one area over another. Urban expansion, the development of transportation networks, and the launch of \u2026 <a title=\"Location is no longer the sole deciding factor\u2026 How have property selection criteria changed?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/amlak.net.sa\/en\/109096\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about \u201cLocation Is No Longer the Sole Deciding Factor \u2026 How Have Property Selection Criteria Changed?\u201d\">Read 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