Freehold vs 99-Year Usufruct in Qatar for Foreign Buyers
Foreign buyers in Qatar get freehold in some areas and a 99-year usufruct in others. See what each right means, the area lists and what to check.
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Qatar Real Estate Insights · Buying Rules Freehold vs 99-Year Usufruct in Qatar: What Each Right Gives a Foreign Buyer In Qatar, a non-Qatari can hold property in one of two ways: as an owner (freehold) or as the holder of a 99-year right of use (usufruct). The two are not the same, and which one you get depends on the area the property is in. This Banke Qatar guide explains the difference in plain terms, shows which areas fall under each right according to the published Cabinet lists, and sets out the questions to settle before you pay a deposit. The Short Answer Qatar's Law No. 16 of 2018 regulates the ownership and use of real estate by non-Qataris. It lets non-Qatari individuals and companies own property outright in
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