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<\/strong>Reforms for Riyadh\u2019s real estate <\/strong>crunch have sparked debates among<\/strong> economists<\/strong>, as Bloomberg<\/a> covers the sweeping real estate reforms the government introduced in the past year for the capital. The reforms include the introduction of a five-year rent freeze<\/a> to halt the rapid increase in rental costs for both residential and commercial properties and White Land Tax amendments<\/a> to spur land development. <\/p>\n

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Proponents see reforms as vital to boosting housing supply<\/strong>, pointing to early successes, with AstroLabs\u2019 Alex Nicholls noting the five-year rent freeze is already aiding corporate relocations. Meanwhile, Dar Global\u2019s Ziad El Chaar told the business news service that the new land tax is successfully spurring landowners to develop, which is essential for increasing the housing supply. <\/p>\n

Others caution that the rent freeze may deter investment<\/strong>. SNB Capital warns that the rent freeze could backfire by hurting developers and REITs. UBS economist Matthias Holzhey was skeptical of direct rent manipulation, calling it \u201cthe way to disaster,\u201d arguing it could deter long-term investment and slow new construction. The challenge is compounded by tight liquidity and a widening budget deficit, though it may create openings for private credit funds, private equity, and family offices to step in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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