Case Study: SAR 8.5M Luxury Villa Acquisition — Al Yasmin, Riyadh
A seamless luxury real estate transaction executed for an international investor in Riyadh’s prestigious Al Yasmin district. Total end-to-end advisory from property sourcing to final handover.
Service: Luxury Real Estate Sale | Client: International HNW Investor | Status: Completed Q1 2026
SAR 8.5M
Deal Value
Al Yasmin
Property Location
45 Days
Time to Close
7.2%
Projected Annual Yield
Key Results Delivered
- Off-Market Sourcing: Identified an exclusive villa listing not publicly available, giving the client first-mover advantage in a competitive market.
- Price Negotiation: Secured the property at SAR 8.5M — 12% below the initial asking price — through strategic negotiation leveraging market comparables.
- Expedited Closing: Completed the full transaction in 45 days, including title deed transfer, regulatory compliance clearance, and handover — 30% faster than the Riyadh market average.
- Due Diligence: Conducted comprehensive legal and structural due diligence, uncovering and resolving two title encumbrances before closing.
- Post-Sale Advisory: Structured a rental management plan projecting 7.2% annual yield through premium corporate leasing to senior executives relocating to Riyadh.
- Visa & Ownership Facilitation: Guided the client through Saudi foreign ownership regulations, ensuring full compliance with the Ministry of Justice and licensing requirements.
The Challenge
The client — a high-net-worth individual based in London — wanted to acquire a luxury villa in Riyadh as a second residence and investment asset. Key obstacles included:
- No prior exposure to the Saudi real estate market
- Unfamiliarity with foreign ownership regulations and licensing procedures
- Limited time — the client needed to complete the purchase within 60 days
- Difficulty finding off-market premium properties in Riyadh’s best districts
- Concerns around title verification and legal due diligence
The Solution
I deployed a full-service advisory approach tailored to the client’s timeline and investment profile:
- Curated Shortlist: Leveraged my network to present 5 off-market villas in Al Yasmin, Al Olaya, and Al Aqiq within 7 days.
- Market Intelligence: Provided a detailed comparables analysis showing fair valuations, helping the client make an informed offer.
- Negotiation: Led all price negotiations directly with the seller, reducing the ask from SAR 9.6M to 8.5M.
- End-to-End Legal: Coordinated with a licensed law firm for title search, deed preparation, and Ministry of Justice registration.
- Property Management Setup: Arranged a premium corporate leasing arrangement with a Riyadh-based relocation firm, targeting senior expatriate executives.
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