The Real Estate Registry announced today the start of accepting applications for the first property registration of 14,750 real estate units in Jeddah. This process includes the following neighborhoods: Al-Rayan, part of Al-Salama, part of Al-Khalidiya, part of Al-Qawzein, and part of Al-Wadi.
The Real Estate Registry clarified that property owners located within these neighborhoods must register their properties before the end of Thursday, July 2, 2026. The registry urged owners to use the Real Estate Registry platform (https://rer.sa/) or the Real Estate Registry application, in addition to contacting the customer service center at (199002) for inquiries regarding registration procedures and steps.
Event Details
This announcement comes as part of the Real Estate Registry's efforts to facilitate the property registration process, as the property registration is considered an important step towards enhancing transparency and reliability in the real estate sector. The property registration includes the issuance of a property number and a title deed for each real estate unit, contributing to the documentation of ownership and the associated real estate rights.
The Real Estate Registry also confirmed that it continues its work in registering properties in the benefiting areas, reflecting its commitment to increasing the reliability of real estate data in the Kingdom. The registry aims to establish a comprehensive real estate registry that serves as a unified reference for all property data.
Background & Context
The General Authority for Real Estate was established as the competent authority for property registration according to a Cabinet decision and the provisions of the property registration system. The National Company for Real Estate Registration Services (Real Estate Registry) is responsible for implementing the establishment and management of the registry using modern technologies and geospatial data.
This step is part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to enhance transparency in the real estate sector and improve the business environment. This system is expected to facilitate real estate procedures for both citizens and investors alike.
Impact & Consequences
The official registration of properties is expected to increase trust between owners and investors, thereby enhancing the sustainability of the real estate sector. This system will also help reduce real estate disputes, as there will be a unified registry to refer to in case of any disagreements.
Moreover, the existence of a unified real estate registry will contribute to attracting both foreign and local investments, thereby enhancing economic growth in the Kingdom and creating new job opportunities.
Regional Significance
The Kingdom's experience in property registration serves as a model for other Arab countries, as it can contribute to improving the real estate investment environment in the region. Furthermore, enhancing transparency in the real estate sector may lead to improved rankings for Arab countries in business ease indicators.
In conclusion, the commencement of accepting applications for property registration represents an important step towards achieving the Kingdom's goals in developing the real estate sector and enhancing trust in it, which will benefit all stakeholders involved.