01 — Market
Saudi Arabia property market, 2026 context
Saudi Arabia is in the middle of the largest real-estate repricing in its modern history. Vision 2030 capex, the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law (in force since 2026), new mortgage liquidity, and giga-project handovers (NEOM, Red Sea, Diriyah, ROSHN, Qiddiya) are simultaneously deepening supply and expanding the eligible buyer pool. For private buyers, the practical effect is sharper price dispersion within the same district — making independent buyer representation the single highest-ROI decision in the transaction.
02 — Scope
What buyer representation includes
Sourcing
On- and off-market matched to your brief
Benchmarking
Independent pricing using closed-deal data
Due diligence
Structural, legal, and title verification
Negotiation
Price, terms, payment plan, snagging
Registration
REGA and Ministry of Justice transfer
Aftercare
Property management or resale planning
03 — Focus
What we buy for clients
04 — Process
How the buyer process works
- 01
Brief
45-minute call to capture budget, end-use, hold period, financing route, and risk tolerance.
- 02
Shortlist
5–10 properties from on-market, off-market, and pre-launch pipeline within 7–10 days.
- 03
Viewings
In person or guided video tour with district-level pricing context for each.
- 04
Offer
Written offer informed by closed-deal comparables, with negotiation strategy.
- 05
Due diligence
Title, REGA, encumbrance, permits, structural, utilities.
- 06
Close
RETT payment, escrow, notarisation, electronic Sakani title, key handover.
05 — Costs
Buyer cost summary
06 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does buyer representation work in Saudi Arabia?+
Ora Realty acts exclusively for you as the buyer — sourcing properties across our database and off-market network, benchmarking pricing, negotiating, and managing legal/REGA/Ministry of Justice transfer end-to-end.
What is the typical buyer brokerage fee?+
2.5% of the transaction value is the standard Saudi market rate, payable on completion. Ora Realty's fee is transparent, contractually disclosed, and includes due diligence and registration management.
Which cities does Ora Realty cover?+
We operate exclusively in Jeddah (HQ on Palestine Road, Al Hamra), with selected coverage of NEOM and Red Sea giga-project zones for institutional investors.
Can I buy property remotely from outside Saudi Arabia?+
Yes. Many of our GCC and international clients complete purchases via power-of-attorney with virtual viewings, video due diligence, and escrow-based payments.
What's the minimum price point Ora Realty handles?+
We focus on advisory-grade transactions, typically starting from 1.5M SAR for apartments and 4M SAR for villas. We also represent institutional and ultra-high-net-worth buyers on portfolio acquisitions.
How long does a Saudi property purchase take from offer to handover?+
A straightforward resale apartment closes in 30–45 days. Villas and land typically take 45–75 days. Off-plan reservations are immediate but handover follows the developer's construction schedule (12–36 months for most current Jeddah launches). Foreign-buyer transactions add 7–14 days for REGA non-Saudi registration.
What due diligence does Ora Realty run before I commit?+
Title verification at the Ministry of Justice, REGA registration status, encumbrance / mortgage check, municipal building permit confirmation, structural / snagging walk-through, utility connection check, and where relevant developer financial-health review for off-plan.
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