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Guides for buying property in Saudi Arabia
Explainers based on official sources: what you can buy, what it costs on top of the price and how the transaction works. Each one is dated and links to primary sources.
Buying property in Makkah and Madinah: who can own and how the purchase works
Can non-Saudi Muslims buy property in Makkah and Madinah? Who is eligible, approved zones, steps for non-residents, 5% RETT, the REGA fee and Wafi escrow rules.
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Buying Off-Plan Property in Saudi Arabia: Wafi Licences, Escrow and Developer Checks
How off-plan buying works in Saudi Arabia: the 2024 law, Wafi project licences, developer escrow accounts, contract terms, delays, risks and title registration.
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Property Taxes and Buying Costs in Saudi Arabia for Foreign Buyers
The 5% RETT and who pays it, the REGA fee for non-Saudis, broker commission, VAT and ownership costs of property in Saudi Arabia, plus a worked example.
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Dubai vs Saudi Arabia: where to buy property in 2026 and how the rules compare
Buying property in Dubai or Saudi Arabia: who can buy, the 4% DLD fee vs 5% RETT, Golden Visa vs Premium Residency and income tax. No price forecasts.
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Can You Get Saudi Residency by Buying Property? Premium Residency for Real Estate Owners
Can buying property get you Saudi residency? Premium Residency for real estate owners: the SAR 4m threshold, completed and off-plan homes, costs and steps.
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