Bahrain court says tenant's death does not automatically end lease
Sep 13, 2026
Bahrain's High Civil Court rejected an eviction claim after finding that a widow's continued occupancy retained a lawful tenancy basis.
Real Estates
Northern Bahrain seeks 3.9km public coastal stretch
Aug 30, 2026
The municipal proposal would preserve public and fishing access along four villages, but funding and a delivery timetable remain undecided.
Bahrain building bill proposes tougher permits and penalties
Aug 27, 2026
The 54-article draft would replace the 1977 law and widen controls over permits, inspections, work hours and unsafe buildings.
Bahrain warns fenced plots are not automatic warehouses
Aug 24, 2026
Muharraq Municipality said commercial storage depends on zoning, permitted use, safety and formal approvals.
RERA reviews completion of two off-plan projects
Aug 24, 2026
Marassi Terraces and Orchid Beach Residence are both more than 80% sold as the regulator checks construction and delivery.
Five firms bid for East Hidd school project
Aug 22, 2026
Construction bids for a 40-classroom boys' school range from BD9.1m to BD10.9m.
Bahrain housing repair drive supports 62 low-income families
Aug 3, 2026
Repair and rain-insulation projects improved 52 homes in the Northern Governorate, while donors helped restore ten more.
Bahrain property sales top BD134m in July
Aug 1, 2026
Bahrain recorded more than BD134m in property sales during July, providing a fresh measure of transaction activity.
Al Salam completes Bahrain's first off-plan social housing finance transaction
Jul 14, 2026
A beneficiary secured finance for an off-plan home at Danat Sanad under the Government Land Development Programme, with the application and approval completed in one working day. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Bahrain National Stadium investment tender draws a single bid
Jul 11, 2026
A tender seeking private investment in land and facilities around Bahrain National Stadium attracted one submission, placing the focus on commercial viability and public value. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Bahrain proposes mandatory municipal clearance before property sales
Jul 11, 2026
A proposed no-objection certificate would confirm that a building is free from undisclosed municipal violations before ownership is transferred to a buyer. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Bahrain updates court rules for sales of seized property
Jun 22, 2026
Resolution 49 of 2026 revises procedures governing court-supervised sales of seized real estate, with implications for valuation, transparency and creditor recovery. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Bahrain's oldest hotel set for private-sector restoration
May 23, 2026
A plan to restore Bahrain's oldest hotel seeks to preserve an important urban asset while returning it to productive use through private investment. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Al Nuzha adds 126 residential plots in Diyar Al Muharraq
May 8, 2026
The North Islands release comprises 126 plots ranging from 240 to 364 square metres, offering buyers flexibility to design homes within an established master-planned city. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Khaleeji and Eskan expand finance for homes under construction
May 5, 2026
The banking agreement is intended to help eligible citizens finance residential units before completion, widening the practical reach of Bahrain's off-plan housing pipeline. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Al Salam Bank joins government land housing finance programme
May 3, 2026
Al Salam Bank joined the financing framework supporting homes developed through the Government Land Development Programme, connecting public land, private delivery and mortgage access. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Bahrain real estate shows structural resilience
Mar 31, 2026
A market assessment argues that Bahrain's real estate base remains functional through regional uncertainty, supported by domestic demand, regulation and a diversified stock of assets. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Diyar Al Muharraq leads RERA's fourth-quarter sales value
Feb 27, 2026
The master-planned city ranked first by sales value in RERA's fourth-quarter report, highlighting the role of large integrated communities in Bahrain's transaction market. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Seef Properties adds real-time market data through Estater
Feb 24, 2026
The agreement gives Seef Properties access to a broader digital evidence base for valuation, development planning and asset decisions in an increasingly data-driven market. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
Muharraq heritage project targets restoration of 300 homes
Feb 20, 2026
The first phase of the historic city programme is expected to finish during 2026 as work advances towards restoring around 300 traditional homes and their surrounding urban fabric. Independent reporting on Bahrain's property market, regulation, finance and development.
