Saudi Arabia will allow non-Saudis to own real estate starting January 2026, according to an official document obtained and reviewed by Okaz. The new law sets ownership categories, fees, and penalties …
Cyprus property sales record double-digit gains in October
Cyprus experiences significant property sales growth with 1,638 documents filed in October. Learn more about the trends.
Qatar’s rental market surges 25% as real estate hits new highs
With over 27,000 rental contracts registered in Q3 alone, Qatar’s real estate market is gaining momentum, driven by digital transformation, transparency, and large-scale infrastructure investment.
IN FOCUS: Love them or hate them, Singapore’s property agents are on the rise – but for how long?
With the emergence of platforms that remove the need for a middleman, the relevance of real estate agents – all 35,000 of them in Singapore – has come under the spotlight.
UAE commercial property market sustains growth momentum in Q3 2025
New data from RICS shows continued strength across the UAE’s office, industrial, and retail sectors, as occupier demand and investor confidence remain robust …
Malaysia’s Axis Reit buys Penang site for RM800 million, largest industrial property deal in 2025
This deal alone nearly matches the total value of industrial property transactions in Penang in the first half of 2025 Read more at The Business Times.
Saudi Arabia’s commercial property market enters stable phase as growth moderates
RICS data shows the Saudi commercial real estate sector remains positive but is transitioning to a more balanced phase as occupier demand cools and new regulations take effect …
Saudi Arabia to outline zones for non-Saudi property ownership
Riyadh: The General Authority for Real Estate (REGA) will soon release a comprehensive document identifying the specific areas where non-Saudis will be allowed to own property in the Kingdom, Arabic …
XRP gets legal recognition as ‘property’
In a landmark decision, the Madras High Court, on Oct. 25, ruled that cryptocurrencies such as XRP qualify as “property capable of being possessed and held in trust,” formally recognizing them as a …
SC urges Centre to adopt blockchain tech for property registration reform
The apex court called India’s property registration process “traumatic” and asked the Centre to use blockchain technology to modernise and secure land ownership records …