FAQs

1. Regulating and stimulating the real estate sector.
2. Granting real estate development licenses, as well as licenses for developers and companies engaged in property management and maintenance.
3. Regulating real estate development accounts, overseeing and supervising them.
4. Approving regulations governing the practice of real estate development.
5. Establishing a system for monitoring and regulating service fees charged by companies.
6. Regulating the real estate market and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
7. Protecting the rights of all parties involved in the real estate market.
8. Enhancing transparency and integrity within the real estate sector.
9. Supporting the sustainable development of the real estate sector in Qatar.

• Rights and obligations of property owners and landlords.
• Rights of the real estate developer.
• The role of the authority in safeguarding the rights of all parties: buyer, developer, and owner.
• The Real Estate Regulatory Law and the role of the authority in advancing the real estate sector.
• Off-plan sales.
• Guarantee letter.
• Licensing Committee.
• Real Estate Development Dispute Resolution Committee.
• Guidelines of the authority and its role in the success of real estate regulation.
• Supply and demand for real estate units.
• Mortgage.
• Freehold ownership and usufruct rights.

The person who invests their funds in one of the projects authorized for direct investment in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Any non-Qatari person who enters the country for work, residence, visit, or any other purpose.

A license that identifies an expatriate and allows them to reside in the country under the conditions specified by this law, its executive regulations, and implementing decisions.

No, it does not expire and is transferred to heirs unless otherwise agreed by both parties.

The Non-Qatari Ownership Committee, chaired by the authority and composed of several representatives from the state.

1. Investors subject to the Non-Qatari Capital Investment Law.
2. Owners and beneficiaries of real estate units and residences, with a license duration of five years, renewable.

99 years, renewable.

Areas specified in the schedules attached to Cabinet Decision No. (28) of 2020.

Yes, they can also own separate units such as offices and commercial shops.

Yes, they are permitted to do so.

Within four years from the date of registration, unless extended by the committee for valid reasons.

• Licensing Committee.
• Real Estate Dispute Resolution Committee.

• Natural persons (individuals).
• Legal entities (companies).

No, the law permits this only for Qatari nationals.

 using the authority’s approved application form.

Three years, renewable.

1. If the developer does not start the project within six months of approval.
2. If they engage in fraudulent or deceptive off-plan sales.
3. If they misallocate funds from the development account for unauthorized purposes.

The Real Estate Dispute Resolution Committees, chaired by a judge with the rank of Chief of the Primary Court. Decisions can be appealed before the Court of Appeal.

The set of activities performed by a developer for the purpose of marketing real estate units.

Any natural or legal person licensed to engage in development activities. Natural persons must be Qatari nationals.

An architectural plan for real estate units prepared by the developer.

A collection of real estate records and complementary registries.

A real estate development guarantee account held at a bank where buyers’ funds are deposited.

Responsible for issuing real estate development licenses and developer permits, formed by Cabinet Decision.

The benefits fall into two categories:

• Category One: For properties valued at QAR 3,650,000+, the owner receives a real estate residence permit with privileges similar to permanent residency (such as healthcare, education, and investment rights), provided they reside in Qatar for 90 days per year (continuous or intermittent).
• Category Two: For properties valued at QAR 730,000+, the owner receives a residence permit without a sponsor, with the same 90-day residency requirement.

Up to three residential properties, totaling no more than 3,000 square meters, unless granted an exception by the Prime Minister.

1. Loss of required licensing conditions.
2. Failure to commence project within six months of approval.
3. Engaging in fraudulent off-plan sales.
4. Misuse of development account funds.
5. Voluntary request for license termination.

1. Engaging in development without a license.
2. Advertising or marketing off-plan units without approval.
3. Obtaining or facilitating fraudulent off-plan sales.