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Buying property in Riyadh: the first steps
The first steps for buying a home in Riyadh. It is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Updated October 2026
Who may buy, and where
The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law took effect in January 2026, REGA announced. It allows non-Saudi individuals and companies to own property within designated zones, and REGA publishes the map of where foreign ownership is permitted. Fees and conditions are set by the regulations: check them with REGA and your lawyer.
Registering the purchase
Make sure the purchase is registered with the Saudi authorities, and that your lawyer checks the title, the zone and the developer’s licences.
Where people live
See our property guide for the northern districts, KAFD, Diriyah, the area around the Diplomatic Quarter, and Al Olaya with As Sulimaniyah. We don’t publish prices or yields.
Questions and answers
Can foreigners buy property in Riyadh?
Since January 2026, yes, within the zones designated under the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law: check REGA’s map and take advice from a Saudi-licensed lawyer.
General information only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm every step with REGA (rega.gov.sa) and a Saudi-licensed lawyer.