Buying property in Saudi Arabia as an expat in 2026: what residents and Premium Residency holders can own, financing, the steps, and what happens if you leave.
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A 2026 investor's guide to Vision 2030 real estate projects: NEOM, Qiddiya, the Red Sea, Diriyah, ROSHN and New Murabba, where you can buy, and what it means.
Real estate taxes in Saudi Arabia are light: no annual property tax, no tax on rent, no CGT. See the 5% RETT, the fees to budget, VAT, and the white land tax.
Off-plan property in Saudi Arabia explained for 2026: how it works, why escrow protects your money under Wafi, the step-by-step process, and the risks to manage.
Quick answer: yes, foreigners can buy property in Saudi Arabia. And that part is genuinely new. A law that took effect in January 2026 opened the market to non-Saudis for the first time. I've followed this market for years, and I didn't expect the rules to shift this far, this fast. So if you've been watching the Kingdom from abroad and waiting for the right moment, it has arrived. In this guide I'll cover...