General Authority for Real Estate

What General Authority for Real Estate does

The General Authority for Real Estate (REGA) is the central government regulatory authority for Saudi Arabia's real estate sector, established by royal decree and headquartered in Riyadh with service centers in Jeddah, Al Khobar, and Al Madinah. Its mandate spans brokerage licensing, rental contract registration, real estate financing, property registration, and developer oversight, executed under the broader Vision 2030 framework for housing supply and market modernization. REGA serves licensed brokers, landlords and tenants, developers, lenders, and government stakeholders across the Kingdom.

REGA operates a portfolio of integrated digital platforms: Aqari for brokerage licensing (15,414+ active licenses), Ejar for mandatory rental contract registration (1.14 million contracts in Q1 2024), FAL for real estate financing oversight, the Real Estate Registry, the Geospatial Portal for spatial market data, and the Saudi PropTech Hub co-developed with the Public Investment Fund. The platform architecture is supported by five ISO certifications (27001, 31000, 73000, 37301, 22301) and has been recognized through the King Abdulaziz Quality Award and the Digital Government Award, indicating operational and institutional maturity.

The business model is fundamentally fee- and licensing-based, monetized through transaction processing, broker licensing, and registration activities. In Q1 2024 alone, REGA recorded 605 billion SAR in brokerage transaction value and 119 thousand brokerage contracts, with cumulative transaction value reaching 12 trillion SAR over a two-year period. Strategic partnerships with JLL, Knight Frank, and CBRE extend REGA's reach into international advisory, valuation standards, and foreign investor engagement, while recent legislation — including the Brokerage Act, Registry Act, and Contributions Act — has expanded and formalized REGA's supervisory perimeter.

Name

General Authority for Real Estate

Legal name

Real Estate General Authority (REGA)

Website

https://rega.gov.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Saudi Arabia's central government regulatory authority for the real estate sector, operating digital platforms for brokerage licensing, rental contracts, property registration, and developer oversight in alignment with Vision 2030 housing and market modernization objectives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Regulation

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Compliance Management (RegTech) (BPAEAPAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy, Consent & Data Governance Compliance (GDPR/CCPA, data lineage) (FSAGAFAI), HOA/Condo Document & Estoppel Services (BPAJAOAK)

Keywords

• Real estate regulation
• Property registration services
• Brokerage licensing
• Rental contract management
• Real estate compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Regulatory Services and Licensing: As a government regulatory authority, REGA generates revenue through licensing fees for real estate activities including brokerage licenses (FAL), advertising permits, and other regulatory services. Fees are collected for property registration, brokerage licensing, and other real estate professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

REGA is the central government regulatory authority for Saudi Arabia's real estate sector, overseeing and regulating non-governmental real estate activities including property registration, brokerage licensing, rental contracts, and development projects. It delivers services through digital platforms such as the Real Estate Registry, FAL brokerage licensing system, Ejar rental network, and the Aqari mobile application, serving property owners, brokers, developers, landlords, and tenants across Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

The General Authority for Real Estate (REGA) operates a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of multiple interconnected digital platforms and programs. Core regulatory platforms include the Real Estate Registry (السجل العقاري) for property registration, FAL (الوساطة العقارية) for brokerage licensing and oversight, and Ejar (إيجار) for rental market organization. Development platforms include Off-Plan Sales (بيع على الخارطة) and Real Estate Contributions (المساهمات العقارية). Supporting platforms include the Geospatial Real Estate Portal for spatial data, Saudi Real Estate Institute for training, Saudi Real Estate Arbitration Center for dispute resolution, Mullak for owner services, and Mulkia for ownership. The Aqari mobile app provides unified access to electronic services, while the Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership program enables foreign property ownership. The Real Estate Indicators platform provides market analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ejear (إيجار): Integrated electronic network to organize the real estate leasing sector in Saudi Arabia, safeguarding rights of all parties involved in leasing activities.
• FAL (فال)
• Saudi Real Estate Institute
• Saudi Real Estate Arbitration Center

Products and services

• Real Estate Registry (السجل العقاري) Central platform for nominal real estate registration, enabling property ownership documentation and title management for property owners in Saudi Arabia.
• FAL - Real Estate Brokerage (الوساطة العقارية) Digital platform regulating real estate brokerage activities, providing licensing for individuals and establishments, and overseeing brokerage contracts.
• Ejar (إيجار) Integrated electronic network organizing the Saudi real estate leasing sector, safeguarding rights of all parties through digital rental contract management solutions.
• Wafi - Off-Plan Sales and Lease (بيع وتأجير مشروعات عقارية على الخارطة) Regulatory enabler for managing off-plan property sales and lease projects, providing investor protection through financial guarantees and project completion tracking.
• Real Estate Contributions (المساهمات العقارية) Regulates real estate development operations, enhancing transparency, disclosure, and protection of rights for investors in real estate contribution projects.
• Geospatial Real Estate Portal (بوابة العقار الجيومكانية) Interactive electronic portal displaying spatial data through accurate maps showing cities, neighborhoods, and projects for real estate market participants.
• Real Estate Indicators (المؤشرات العقارية) Official platform providing up-to-date data and statistics reflecting real estate market conditions and activity for investors and analysts.
• Aqari Mobile Application (عقاري) Official mobile application providing an integrated digital experience for individuals and real estate establishments to access REGA services.
• Saudi Real Estate Institute (المعهد العقاري السعودي) Educational institution in the Kingdom specializing in real estate sciences, offering courses and training programs to raise professional standards in the real estate sector.
• Saudi Real Estate Arbitration Center (المركز السعودي للتحكيم العقاري) Arbitration center facilitating arbitration and reconciliation procedures to resolve real estate disputes in the Kingdom and Gulf region.
• Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership (تملك غير السعوديين للعقار) Regulatory framework enabling non-Saudis to own property in the Kingdom, serving as the updated regulatory framework for property ownership by foreigners.
• Mullak (ملاك) Platform for property owners to manage their real estate affairs, register and manage owner associations.
• Mulkia (ملكية) Platform for property ownership services and title management.
• Sorting Real Estate Units (فرز الوحدات العقارية) Platform for subdividing and sorting real estate units, managing unit divisions and mergers.
• Saudi PropTech Hub (مركز بروبتك السعودية) Hub for PropTech innovation and technology solutions in the real estate sector, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for real estate technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 605 billion SAR transaction value facilitated through brokerage system in first year
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Ministry of Municipal and Housing Affairs (وزارة البلديات والإسكان)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government partner for coordinating housing and municipal real estate policies, joint initiatives for real estate sector development aligned with Vision 2030 housing objectives
• Ministry of Justice (وزارة العدل)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for integrating real estate registration services with judicial processes, coordinate property documentation and legal validation
• Public Investment Fund (صندوق الاستثمارات العامة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to enhance Saudi Arabia's role as a proptech hub, promote innovation in real estate technology sector development
• King Faisal University (جامعة الملك فيصل)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to strengthen cooperation and develop human capabilities in real estate sector, joint training and research initiatives
• JLL (جيه إل إل)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for adopting real estate research and studies, developing specialized human resources for the real estate sector
• Saudi Facility Management Company (الشركة السعودية لإدارة المرافق)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in facility management regulations, joint development of standards for property facility management
• Knight Frank (شركة نايت فرانك)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational real estate consultancy partner for market intelligence, research collaboration, and professional development initiatives
• CBRE (شركة سي بي آر إي)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational real estate services firm partner for market analysis, professional expertise sharing, and sector development
• Abdullah Al Rajhi Holding Company (شركة عبدالله الراجحي القابضة)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to enhance real estate awareness, raise market participant knowledge, promote regulatory compliance
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint supervision of real estate sector workforce, shared initiatives for professional licensing and labor regulation compliance
• National Housing Company (الشركة الوطنية للإسكان)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for national housing initiatives, coordinating affordable housing development with regulatory framework
• Roshn Real Estate (شركة روشن العقارية)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor real estate developer partner for Vision 2030 housing targets, integrated with REGA regulatory frameworks for off-plan sales and development
• Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (هيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on real estate-related tax and zekat matters, data sharing for regulatory compliance
• General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (الهيئة العامة للمساحة والمعلومات الجيومكانية)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for geospatial data integration, property mapping, and spatial information systems development
• Capital Market Authority (هيئة السوق المالية)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on real estate investment products, securities regulations for real estate funds and investment vehicles
• Digital Government Authority (هيئة الحكومة الرقمية)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegistered digital government platform (license No. 20250729794), integration with national digital infrastructure and e-government standards
• Saudi Data and AI Authority (الهيئة السعودية للبيانات والذكاء الاصطناعي)coreTechnology or IntegrationData governance partner ensuring compliance with national data protection and AI regulations for real estate data management
• National Cybersecurity Authority (الهيئة الوطنية للأمن السيبراني)coreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity partner for protecting digital infrastructure, ensuring secure data storage and transmission of sensitive real estate information
• Imam University (جامعة الإمام)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for real estate research, professional development, and workforce training programs
• National Program for IT Development (البرنامج الوطني لتنمية تقنية المعلومات)majorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for PropTech accelerator initiatives, joint programs for real estate technology innovation and startups
• Mukatfa Consulting (شركة مكاتفة الاستشارية)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation agreement for raising awareness and developing real estate procedures and processes
• Saudi Business Council (مجلس الغرف السعودية)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate sector advocacy partner, communication channel for real estate business community engagement
• General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (الهيئة العامة للمنشآت الصغيرة والمتوسطة - موشا)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for SME participation in real estate sector, programs for small developer licensing and business development
• General Authority for Statistics (الهيئة العامة للإحصاء)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerData coordination for real estate statistics, demographic data sharing for market analysis

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Land Authority (SLA): Singapore statutory board managing land administration, property registration, geospatial data, and real estate market intelligence; comparable to REGA's integrated land/property registry plus indicators platform.
• HM Land Registry (UK): UK government agency responsible for property registration and title management, including the Land Registry Act framework; functionally analogous to REGA's Real Estate Registry and ownership documentation activities.
• NSW Land Registry Services (Australia): State-owned operator of New South Wales land titles and property information registry, providing digital title management and market data — directly comparable to REGA's Real Estate Registry and Geospatial Portal.
• Dubai Land Department (DLD): UAE government authority regulating Dubai real estate, with integrated platforms for brokerage licensing (Trakhees/Ejari), title registration, and market data — the closest GCC analogue to REGA's mandate and digital stack.

Others

• CoreLogic: US-listed real estate data, analytics, and property information vendor serving government agencies; indirectly comparable as a data-infrastructure layer that overlaps with REGA's Real Estate Registry and Indicators Platforms.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and advisory firm already in MoU partnership with REGA for market intelligence and human capital development — adjacent ecosystem participant overlapping on PropTech and market data layers.

Broad incumbents

• Zillow Group: US real estate data platform with listings, market indicators, and brokerage licensing-adjacent services — comparable in the indicators/data and brokerage-tools layer that REGA's Indications and FAL platforms address, though operating at market scale rather than regulator scope.

Regional players

• Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA Bahrain): GCC neighbor regulatory authority supervising Bahrain's real estate sector with licensing, brokerage oversight, and dispute resolution — relevant regional peer for benchmarking market adoption of REGA's FAL/Ejar functions.
• Riyadh Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Center: Saudi private-sector industry engagement body focused on real estate advocacy and SME participation; relevant local ecosystem parallel engaged with REGA through the Saudi Business Council partnership channel.

Emerging players

• Property Finder: MENA-focused PropTech platform operating in Saudi Arabia and UAE, providing real estate listings, broker/agency data, and market analytics that intersect with REGA's FAL/Ejar/Indicators activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/REGA_KSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Rega_ksa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rega-sa
• TikToktiktok.com/@rega_ksa
• Facebookfacebook.com/REGA.KSA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments3 records

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