Overview:
The Saudi General Real Estate Authority launched a mass property registration exercise beginning November 15, 2026, and running through February 18, 2027, covering Makkah, the Eastern Region, and Hail. Registration occurs through the real property registry platform (rer.sa) or service centers and requires valid ownership deeds meeting regulatory standards. Each registered property will receive a property number and ownership certificate containing full specifications and rights documentation.
Details:
In Makkah, registration encompasses Asifan Governorate, Makkah city, and designated neighborhoods in Taif and Al-Mowaih governorates. The Eastern Region and Hail will follow with their own designated zones in subsequent announcements. The Authority urged property owners to verify their documentation and regulatory requirements before registration begins, offering support at telephone number 199002 for inquiries.
The initiative forms part of Saudi Arabia's broader real estate formalization drive. Registration generates standardized property numbers and legal certificates essential for real estate transactions, financing access, and dispute resolution. The Authority emphasized that property owners can revoke or modify registration permissions at any time, provided valid legal positions established before de-registration remain protected.
Outlook:
Investors monitor whether the registration drive accelerates property transactions and unlocks mortgaged collateral for development financing. Completion of this phase determines timeline for subsequent governorate registrations across the Kingdom.