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In a major move to attract global investors and strengthen its real estate sector, Qatar will soon allow property buyers to obtain title deeds and residency permits within days by purchasing property worth at least $200,000 (around QR700,000), Al Sharq newspaper reported.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), was announced by its Chairman, Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, and will be officially launched during the Third Real Estate Forum in collaboration with the Ministries of Interior, Justice, and Labour, as well as the Investment Promotion Agency.

Al Obaidli described the new framework as “a unified government approach” designed to streamline procedures and ensure a transparent, investor-friendly experience.

“All concerned entities are working together as one team to make property ownership in Qatar easier and more efficient,” he said, noting that all licensed projects in 2025 “are free of issues,” with buyers set to receive both title deeds and residency under the new system.

According to RERA, foreigners purchasing property valued at $200,000 (QR730,000) or more will be eligible for immediate title deeds and residency visas linked to their investments. Meanwhile, buyers of properties worth QAR3.65 million ($1 million) or above will qualify for permanent residency, which includes access to healthcare, education, and investment benefits.

This announcement comes amid a property boom in Qatar, where the market saw QR8.9 billion in transactions during Q2 2025, marking a 29.8% year-on-year increase, largely fueled by a 114% rise in residential deals.

RERA also highlighted that the ownership process will be entirely digital, allowing investors to complete title and residency procedures through a one-stop online platform, eliminating traditional bureaucratic delays.

Qatar continues to rank first globally in ease of real estate registration, with ownership documents and architectural plans issued in less than 24 hours. The country also boasts the lowest registration fees in the region, at just 0.01% of construction costs, supported by a fully electronic building permit system.

The authority emphasized that both Qataris and non-Qataris can purchase properties, shops, and offices across malls and residential complexes, reinforcing Qatar’s position as one of the most investor-friendly real estate destinations in the Middle East.