SBJBC and Arab Lawyers Association Joint Article
Saudi Arabia is entering a pivotal phase of real estate reform aligned with Vision 2030 to strengthen investment, expand homeownership, and improve market transparency.
Effective in January 2026, the new Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non‑Saudis replaces the legacy purpose‑based regime with a zone‑based model. It widens access for non-Saudis while preserving proportionate safeguards, including special rules for Makkah and Madinah. The framework liberalises non‑Saudi participation and anchors it with mandatory national registration, a disposal fee, and a stronger enforcement regime to protect market integrity.
Alongside this ownership liberalisation, rental reforms introduce a five‑year rent freeze in Riyadh and automatic lease renewals nationwide. Effective from 25 September 2025, leasing moves to a more predictable and institutional footing through Ejar registration and time‑bound objection rights.
Learn more about these measures and what they mean for tenants, international buyers, and the Kingdom’s real estate sector as a whole through the PDF below:
SBJBC and ALA Article on Saudi Real Estate Reforms – 5 November 2025
Who are the Arab Lawyers Association
Launched at the UK House of Lords in 2019, the Arab Lawyers Association (ALA) is the leading global organisation for the Arab legal profession. The ALA is dedicated to promoting and advancing the global Arab legal profession among professionals from all backgrounds connected to the Arab legal world.
Since the ALA’s launch event at the UK House of Lords in 2019, the association has organised various events and built strategic partnerships, including with LexisNexis Middle East & North Africa. Most recently, the ALA set up its first international chapter in Switzerland and is now targeting expansion in the Gulf.
