Real estate appraiser Talal Abdul Ghani confirmed that imposing fees White lands It represents an important economic tool for stimulating the real estate market in the Kingdom, by encouraging owners to invest in or sell their lands instead of leaving them idle without development.
The role of white land fees in motivating owners
During a radio interview on Al-Ekhbariya Radio, Abdel-Ghani explained that the fees encourage landowners to take serious steps toward developing their lands or offering them on the market, which contributes to increasing real estate supply and reducing the phenomenon of unused land within cities.
He added that these fees constitute a direct economic incentive for owners, as incurring an annual financial cost encourages them to either invest in urban development or offer land for sale, thus reducing visual and urban distortions within urban areas.
Amendments to the White Land Tax System
He pointed out that the recent amendments to the system White land fees This has brought about a qualitative shift in the effectiveness of the system, as the rate has been adjusted from 2.5% of the land's annual value – as previously applied – to 10% of the land's annual value under the new amendments. This increases the seriousness of owners in dealing with their lands and encourages their optimal use.
Linking fees to Saudi Vision 2030
This step comes as part of the state's efforts to enhance balance in the real estate market and provide sustainable housing solutions, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to enable Saudi families to own property, limit rising land prices, and increase supply to meet the growing demand for housing units.
Talal Abdul Ghani: #Land_fees Encourages owners to develop or sell their lands, increasing real estate supply and reducing undeveloped land. #Radio_News pic.twitter.com/isE4wDQb1w
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