Saudi Arabia · Jeddah · Riyadh

Real Estate Due Diligence Lawyers in Saudi Arabia

Before you pay for a villa, apartment, land or off-plan unit, we verify the title deed, uncover mortgages, seizures and inheritance claims, check planning and fees, and review the contract. Written report within days.

+966 92 003 1887
  • 10+ years in Saudi corporate law
  • Offices in Jeddah & Riyadh
  • Fully bilingual: Arabic & English
  • Licensed by the Saudi Bar Association

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How we help with real estate due diligence

Buying a property is usually the largest single payment a person or company makes, and in Saudi Arabia most of the risk sits in what the buyer cannot see: the real status of the title deed, hidden mortgages or seizures, unsettled inheritance shares, planning restrictions, unpaid fees and defective sale contracts. Our real estate due diligence service examines all of this before you commit, and gives you a written report with a clear go / no-go recommendation.

We act for individual buyers, investors, developers and foreign purchasers, for villas, apartments, land, commercial buildings and off-plan units, across Jeddah, Riyadh and the rest of the Kingdom.

Title Deed Verification

We confirm the electronic deed is genuine, current, matches the seller's identity and the property's actual boundaries and area.

Mortgages, Seizures & Encumbrances

Search for bank mortgages, court seizures, enforcement orders, disputes and any restriction that could block or delay transfer.

Inheritance & Co-ownership Checks

Properties held by heirs or multiple owners need every share and every power of attorney confirmed before you sign.

Planning, Permits & Violations

Zoning, building permits, municipal violations, white-land fees, utility arrears and any pending expropriation.

Sale Contract & Deposit Terms

We draft or review the sale agreement, deposit, payment schedule, handover and what happens if either side withdraws.

Off-plan & Developer Checks

Developer licensing under Wafi, escrow account, delivery guarantees and the off-plan sale contract.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send us the deed number

    Plus the seller's details and any offer or contract you received.

  2. 2

    Searches & verification

    We run the official checks with the Ministry of Justice, the Real Estate Registry, the municipality and other authorities.

  3. 3

    Written report

    Findings, risks and a clear recommendation, usually within 3 to 5 business days.

  4. 4

    Safe closing

    We fix the contract, handle the transfer on Najiz and make sure you pay only when ownership is yours.

Why clients choose us

01

Local expertise, international standards

Saudi-qualified lawyers who work daily with MISA, the Ministry of Commerce, CMA and the courts.

02

Transparent, fixed fees

You get a written fee proposal before any work starts. No surprises.

03

One point of contact

A named lawyer owns your matter from the first call to completion.

04

Business-minded advice

We tell you what to do, not just what the law says.

Our Accreditations

Capital Market Authority (CMA) & Saudi Bar Association
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)
Accredited lawyer — Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
OCEG
Accredited lawyer — Premium Residency Center
Saudi Accreditation Standards for Legal Practitioners (SASL)
Saudi Bar Association
Capital Market Authority (CMA) & Saudi Bar Association
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)
Accredited lawyer — Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
OCEG
Accredited lawyer — Premium Residency Center
Saudi Accreditation Standards for Legal Practitioners (SASL)
Saudi Bar Association
Capital Market Authority (CMA) & Saudi Bar Association
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)
Accredited lawyer — Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
OCEG
Accredited lawyer — Premium Residency Center
Saudi Accreditation Standards for Legal Practitioners (SASL)
Saudi Bar Association

About to buy a property in Saudi Arabia? Check it before you pay.

Tell us briefly about your matter. A lawyer will review it and contact you within one business day with a clear assessment and a fee estimate. Everything you share is confidential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a legal investigation of a property before purchase: who really owns it, whether it is mortgaged, seized or disputed, whether it can legally be used as you intend, and whether the sale contract protects you. In Saudi Arabia many of these facts are not visible from the deed alone, and once the transfer is registered it is very difficult to unwind. Due diligence turns an unknown into a documented decision.

Electronic deeds can be checked through the Ministry of Justice Najiz platform using the deed number and the owner's ID, and properties in regions covered by the Real Estate Registry can be checked there as well. That confirms the deed exists and who holds it, but not whether there is a mortgage, seizure, pending lawsuit, inheritance issue or municipal restriction. Our service covers those additional searches.

A standard residential property takes 3 to 5 business days; land, commercial buildings and inherited properties can take longer. Fees are fixed and quoted in advance based on the property type. In every case the fee is a small fraction of the amount you are protecting.

Yes, and the questions are different: is the developer licensed for this project under the Wafi off-plan programme, are your payments going into the project's escrow account, what guarantees cover delay or non-delivery, and what exactly does the contract promise in terms of specifications, area and handover date.

Since January 2026 the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law allows non-Saudi individuals and companies to own property in designated geographic zones, with special rules for Mecca and Medina. For foreign buyers we add two checks: whether this specific property sits inside a permitted zone for your category, and which approvals and fees apply to the transfer. See our detailed guide on foreign ownership in the Insights section.

Most problems are fixable before closing: a mortgage can be released from the sale price, a missing heir's consent can be obtained, a violation can be settled by the seller, or the price can be renegotiated. Our report tells you which problems are curable, which are deal-breakers, and how to structure the contract so you are protected either way.