Jordan Updates Real Estate Law to Boost Investment and Streamline Sales

Jordan’s Ministry of Government Communication released details of the 2026 Amended Real Estate Ownership Bill, which the Parliamentary Legal Committee will soon discuss. The bill seeks to modernize real estate procedures through digitization, aiming to reduce costs and time for citizens involved in sales, partitioning, and resolving joint ownerships.

The draft law also intends to attract investment by allowing off-plan sales and establishing clear regulations for non-Jordanian nationals purchasing property. The bill addresses long-standing issues with jointly owned properties by removing the requirement for unanimous consent to partition.

Now, owners representing 75% of shares can proceed, protecting the rights of remaining owners. Amendments also clarify regulations surrounding agricultural land, preventing conflicting applications of different laws.

The proposed legislation mandates digital transactions, including electronic signatures and payments, to replace traditional paper processes. Government entities face stricter timelines for eminent domain compensation, a maximum of five years, with interest accruing for delays. The Ministry emphasized a consultative process informed the bill’s development, aligning it with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision.