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MPs unanimously approved an urgent proposal calling on the government to facilitate and fast-track the registration of properties purchased in stalled or failed real estate projects, in order to protect buyers from legal and enforcement action arising through no fault of their own.
The proposal, by five MPs led by Strategic Thinking Bloc spokesman MP Khalid Bu Onk has been referred to the Cabinet for review.
MPs warned that hundreds of buyers who entered into contracts in good faith and fulfilled all their financial obligations have found themselves trapped in legal disputes because developers failed to complete projects or faced financial and administrative difficulties.
“These citizens paid for their homes honestly and on time, yet they are being punished for mistakes they did not commit,” Mr Bu Onk told Parliament.
“It is neither just nor acceptable that a buyer loses legal protection simply because a developer failed.”
Under the proposal, the government would be asked to introduce simplified and exceptional procedures allowing unit buyers in such projects to register their properties in the real estate registry, even if the original developer has defaulted or the project has stalled.
“This step would immediately shield buyers from lawsuits, seizures or enforcement measures that threaten their homes,” Mr Bu Onk said.
He stressed that continued exposure of these units to litigation undermines family stability and damages confidence in the real estate market.
“When a family lives for years under the fear that its home could be seized or become the subject of a court case, this is not only a legal problem – it is a social and psychological one,” he said.
The explanatory memorandum attached to the proposal notes that existing registration procedures do not adequately reflect the practical realities of stalled projects, leaving buyers stuck in long and complex processes with no clear solution.
Mr Bu Onk said legislative and regulatory intervention had become unavoidable. “The real estate sector has evolved, and our procedures must evolve with it,” he added. “We need flexible mechanisms that protect people’s acquired rights and prevent injustice.”
He believes that enabling smoother registration would also bring wider economic benefits.
“Once ownership is properly registered, people can legally sell, mortgage or invest in their units. This activates the market, restores confidence and supports the national economy.”
Other MPs supporting the proposal said it struck a balance between protecting buyers’ rights and preserving overall market stability, while reinforcing the principle that individuals should not bear the consequences of others’ failures.
The unanimous vote reflects strong parliamentary consensus that the issue is urgent and affects a growing number of citizens.
With parliamentary approval secured, the proposal has now been sent to the Cabinet, which is expected to study possible legal and administrative mechanisms for implementation in co-ordination with relevant authorities.
“This is about fairness, protection and dignity,” Mr Bu Onk said. “Our duty is to stand with citizens who did everything right and still found themselves in trouble. Parliament has spoken clearly today.”
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