YARMAX
About Yarmax (YARMAX)
Yarmax is a real estate agency that helps buyers choose an apartment or villa in Saudi Arabia. The catalogue lists projects by Retal (including its Ayala and Nesaj brands), The View Habitat and Darco in Jeddah, Riyadh, Al Khobar and Makkah.
Who we are
- Brand
- YARMAX · Ярмакс · يارماكس
- Official website
- yarmax.estate
- Company
- Chirkin Group LLC
- Partnership
- by Welcome Alliance — welcome-alliance.com
- Languages of advice
- Russian, English and Arabic
Projects in the catalogue
The catalogue brings together projects by these developers. Prices and availability are indicative and are confirmed by the developer at reservation.
- Retal — brands: Ayala, Nesaj; projects in the catalogue: 6; cities: Riyadh, Al Khobar, Makkah, Jeddah
- The View Habitat — projects in the catalogue: 2; cities: Jeddah
- Darco — projects in the catalogue: 6; cities: Jeddah, Riyadh
Total projects in the catalogue: 14. By city: Jeddah (9), Riyadh (3), Al Khobar (1), Makkah (1).
A property's presence in the catalogue does not by itself confirm that a foreign buyer can purchase it: the zone and the buyer's status are checked for the specific address before reservation. Ownership in Makkah is open to Muslim buyers only, within approved zones.
How we work
Selection from the catalogue
We narrow the choice by city, property type, budget and purpose of purchase. Project pages show photos, floor plans and prices; prices and availability are confirmed by the developer at reservation.
Eligibility and zone check
Before reservation, the buyer's status and the zone in which the property is located are checked. Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah have designated zones for foreign ownership. In Makkah and Madinah a non-Saudi individual may own property only if they are Muslim, and only within approved zones.
Full cost before you decide
We set out the whole budget: the property price, the 5% Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT; by default the seller is liable for it, and the contract sets out how costs are shared), the 2% REGA fee for non-Saudis in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, and any other fees or services provided for in the contract.
Payments to the project escrow account
For off-plan property, payments go to the developer's dedicated project escrow account stated in the contract. The project licence in the Wafi system and the payment details are checked before paying. Escrow governs how funds may be used; it is not an unconditional guarantee of completion or a refund.
Registration of ownership
Ownership arises only once the right is registered with the Real Estate Registry. Reservation, signing and payment do not replace registration.
Handover
The property is handed over on the date and terms set in the contract. Inspection, snagging and running costs are discussed in advance.
What we do not do
- We do not promise guaranteed returns, fixed rental income or price growth. Rental income is possible but not guaranteed, and the risk stays with the owner.
- We do not promise residency for a purchase. Owning property does not by itself grant residency; Premium Residency is a separate application with its own requirements.
- We do not state that a property is available to a foreign buyer before the zone and the buyer's status have been checked.
How enquiries are handled
An enquiry sent from the website goes to the agency's CRM, and a manager contacts you about your request. Advice is available in Russian, English and Arabic.
A PROPERTY SEARCH TAILORED TO YOU
Tell us what you are looking for
City, property type, budget and purpose of purchase are where the search starts. A manager will get in touch with you.