Saudi Arabia has launched the “Saudi Properties” platform, a centralized digital gateway designed to prepare the market for the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law, which is scheduled to take effect in mid-January 2026. The initiative is intended to streamline eligibility checks, application procedures, and regulatory oversight, while supporting a controlled expansion of foreign participation in the Kingdom’s real estate sector.
The platform was announced by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) as part of a wider reform agenda aimed at modernising property ownership rules and improving Saudi Arabia’s attractiveness to international investors. Its launch comes ahead of the new law and complements recently approved measures, including the introduction of a digital identification system for foreign buyers.
The Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law, approved in 2025, represents a significant shift in Saudi Arabia’s real estate framework. For the first time, it establishes a formal legal basis for non-Saudi individuals and entities to acquire property in designated areas, subject to defined eligibility conditions, governance requirements, and regulatory controls. Authorities have framed the law as a way to broaden market access while maintaining oversight and alignment with national development priorities.
Central to this approach is the decision to channel all non-Saudi property ownership transactions through a single official platform. By designating Saudi Properties as the exclusive digital gateway, regulators aim to standardise application processes, consolidate data, and improve coordination across government entities. This centralised model is expected to reduce administrative fragmentation, enhance monitoring, and support consistent enforcement of ownership rules.
The Saudi Properties platform consolidates the full acquisition journey for foreign buyers into one system. Users are able to browse eligible residential and commercial properties across approved geographic zones, engage directly with licensed developers, and submit ownership applications through a unified digital interface. Built-in eligibility verification tools assess compliance with the requirements set out in the new law, including residency status, zone restrictions, and ownership limits, while integrations with government systems support vetting, approvals, and registration.
By digitising these processes end to end, authorities say the platform will improve transparency and reduce uncertainty for foreign investors, while strengthening regulatory oversight for the state. This is particularly relevant given the law’s enforcement mechanisms, which include transfer fees of up to 5 percent and penalties for non-compliance or misrepresentation.
For international investors, especially first-time entrants to the Saudi market, the platform is intended to reduce informational barriers that have historically complicated real estate transactions. Consolidated listings aligned with approved ownership conditions are expected to lower entry friction and help investors navigate the new legal framework with greater confidence.
Developers are also expected to benefit from the initiative. The platform provides a direct channel to reach non-Saudi buyers within clearly defined regulatory boundaries, particularly for projects in high-demand urban centres such as Riyadh and Jeddah. The new law allows foreign-owned companies, investment funds, and special-purpose vehicles to acquire property needed for business operations or employee accommodation, creating potential demand for mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments ahead of the law’s implementation in 2026.
Together, the launch of Saudi Properties and the forthcoming Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law signal a more structured and transparent approach to foreign participation in Saudi Arabia’s real estate market, linking regulatory reform with digital infrastructure to support long-term investment growth.
