The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is experiencing a major regulatory and legislative transition in the real estate sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and reinforcing the role of the Real Estate General Authority as the primary regulator.
Key Legislative Updates for 2026
1. Real Estate Brokerage Regulation: Stricter monitoring of brokerage activities to ensure that all practitioners obtain professional licenses and register all contracts electronically.
2. Mullak System Updates: The new updates aim to facilitate the management of joint-ownership properties and improve transparency and financial governance in residential and commercial complexes.
3. Real Estate Marketing Controls: Banning unlicensed real estate advertisements and restricting the marketing of any property without formal authorization from the owner verified via the Authority’s portal.