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In force 1 Nov 2023
In force Housing

Foreign property ownership rules liberalised

Amendments to foreign property ownership rules effective late 2023 — streamlined approvals for foreign real-estate purchases, expanded geographic zones where foreign ownership is permitted (previously restricted in certain coastal and border areas), and maximum 2-property limit per foreign individual. Residence-status benefits for foreign property-owners above specified investment thresholds.

Who it affects: Foreign property investors and residents considering ownership.

General Authority for Investment and Free Zones ↗ · verified 2026-04-19