Manama: As part of government efforts to improve and re-engineer services, the Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) has developed a real estate registration fee calculator, a new digital service that enables customers to determine the legally prescribed fees for sale transactions based on the rates and regulations set out in the Real Estate Registration Law.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the service provides an indicative estimate of the cost before submitting an application, enhancing transparency and clarity of procedures. Under the developed service, beneficiaries can calculate real estate registration fees instantly online by entering the property value through the SLRB website. Previously, verifying the fees took around 20 to 30 minutes by referring to the fee schedule and contacting customer service to confirm the calculation.
Users are required to enter the actual value of the property based on its real market price. The fees displayed by the calculator are estimates and remain subject to review and verification by the competent department to confirm the property value and the applicable fees before completing payment and registration procedures. The service development also included standardising the information published across all channels, improving the user interface and experience, and simplifying access to information.
Bassem bin Yaqoub Al Hamar, President of the SLRB, said the service development is part of the Bureau's efforts to support the real estate sector and improve related services by facilitating procedures for individuals and institutions and shortening service completion times, contributing to more efficient real estate transactions and greater clarity of procedures for beneficiaries. He added that the Bureau continues to review and re-engineer its services, in line with beneficiaries' expectations, improving operational efficiency and enhancing the use of digital solutions to provide easier and more effective services.
As part of ongoing government efforts to develop and re-engineer government services, more than 1,300 government services have been documented, translated, and published, with around 800 services undergoing development and re-engineering across various government sectors. This is based on proposals and feedback received regarding government services through the National System for Suggestions and Complaints, Tawasul, investor feedback, and secret shopper reports evaluating government services, as well as the launch of guidance manuals and service level agreements. These efforts contribute to improving procedural efficiency, enhancing service quality, strengthening beneficiary experience, and supporting the government's digital transformation journey.