Oman real estate news, regulation and market data
Plain-language updates from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, developer releases and our own rental tracker.
Sultan Haitham City phase one contracts awarded
Infrastructure contracts for the 14.8 sq km smart city in Al Seeb have been signed, opening the first expat-eligible residential plots.
Golden Visa thresholds updated for ITC enclaves
Property investors of 250,000 OMR or more in an approved Integrated Tourism Complex now receive ten-year multi-entry residency.
Read moreMoHUP extends escrow milestone rules to resale projects
Developers must now route construction instalments through certified escrow accounts on phased resale releases as well as new launches.
Read moreRental yields hold above 7% in Al Mouj and Hawana
Furnished coastal inventory continues to outperform, with Khareef season occupancy lifting Salalah returns to 9.1%.
Read moreFreehold zones explained: ITC versus usufruct
A practical guide to the ownership structures available to foreign buyers, from full ITC freehold title to long-term usufruct rights.
Read moreMortgage rates ease as banks target expat buyers
Three Omani lenders have introduced pre-approval products from 4.75% for ITC purchases above 100,000 OMR.
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