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Texas Tightens Real Property Ownership Rules for Foreign Nationals with SB 17

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Key Takeaways - Texas passed SB 17, which prohibits certain foreign nationals, including foreign governments, foreign-owned businesses and individuals from certain countries from purchasing or acquiring real property in...more

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Saudi Arabia Approves Landmark Real Estate Ownership Law for Non-Saudis

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Saudi Arabia has approved a landmark new law regulating real estate ownership by non-Saudis, published on July 25, 2025 in the official gazette. This Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis will take effect 180 days after...more

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Saudi Arabia Introduces New Legal Framework for Foreign Ownership of Real Estate

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On 14 July 2025, the Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued Council of Ministers Resolution No. (M/14) approving the issuance of the Law on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis (the “New Law”), which...more

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Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis - Law Now Published

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Following our earlier note on 8 July, Saudi Arabia has now published the Law on Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis (the New Law). It will come into force in January 2026 and will repeal the earlier Law on Real Estate...more

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US Federal Government Expands CFIUS, Texas Joins States Limiting Foreign Control of Real Property

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Texas joins the patchwork of states enacting legislation restricting foreign investment in real property with the enactment of the 2025 Texas Senate Bill No. 17, highlighting the growing state interest in national security....more

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Saudi Cabinet Approves New Law Expanding Foreign Ownership Rights in Real Estate

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On 8 July 2025, the Saudi Cabinet approved a new real estate law (the “New Law”) that will significantly expand the ability of foreign individuals and entities to own property in the Kingdom....more

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Texas Legislature Takes New Steps to Limit Foreign Ownership of Real Property

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Senate Bill No. 17 becomes law on September 1, 2025. On June 20, 2025, Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill No. 17 to prohibit the purchase or acquisition of interests in real property by individuals domiciled in and...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Ukraine (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER UKRAINIAN LAW - І. Types and specifics of real estate in Ukraine - The main types of real estate in Ukraine are the following: • plots of land; • other objects that...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Slovakia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SLOVAKIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Conveyance Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Hong Kong (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER HONG KONG LAW - Introduction - Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities over the world. Due to historical reasons, almost all lands in Hong Kong are leasehold...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Ecuador (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ECUADOREAN LAW - Real Estate acquisitions typically involve several key stages, ultimately leading to the transfer of ownership. The most common phases include: 1) Initial...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying And Selling Real Estate In Cyprus (Updated)

This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of buying and selling real estate in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these marketplaces and does not offer specific legal advice. This information...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling, and disposing of...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Colombia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COLOMBIAN LAW- 1. Standard Forms of Agreements to buy and sell Real Estate: Despite the existence of several types of agreements to implement real estate transactions in...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Chile (Updated)

KEY ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER CHILEAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - 1. Offer to Purchase: Offer to Purchase sets forth Buyer's offer of price, date for closing, contingencies for...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - INTRODUCTION - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Ukraine (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER UKRAINIAN LAW - І. Types and specifics of real estate in Ukraine - The main types of real estate in Ukraine are the following: • plots of land; • other objects...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in England and Wales (Update)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER BRITISH LAW - 1. Introduction - Historically, there has been significant investment by overseas individuals and corporations in real estate in England and Wales and in...more

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US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Enjoins Florida's Restrictions on Persons from Foreign Countries of Concern Acquiring...

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On February 1, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit granted an injunction, limited to two individual plaintiff/appellants, of a Florida law (Senate Bill 264, or SB 264) in effect since July 1, 2023, which...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Slovakia (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SLOVAKIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Conveyance Transactions - a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Court Ruling Leaves Florida Law Restricting Foreign Ownership of Real Property Enforceable for All But Two

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On February 1, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit partially granted the plaintiffs/appellants’ motion for an injunction pending appeal in Shen v. Simpson, No. 4:23-cv-208-AW-MAF (N.D. Fla....more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Portugal (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER PORTUGUESE LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - Portugal is an Iberian Peninsula country, bordered by the Atlantic to the west and south and Spain to the north and east. In addition to...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Hong Kong (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER HONG KONG LAW - Introduction - Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities over the world. Due to historical reasons, almost all lands in Hong Kong are leasehold...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling, and disposing of ...more

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