A buyer has won a BD170,000 refund after a three-year wait for a property he paid for in full but was never able to register in his name. The Civil Court ruled that the real estate company had failed to meet its obligations and ordered the contract scrapped. The Bahrain buyer had repeatedly pushed for either the title deed or his money back, but the firm did nothing. Funds Running out of options, he took the matter to court and even sought to freeze the company owner’s personal assets, fearing an attempt to move funds out of reach. The court rejected that request but ordered the firm to return the full sum along with legal costs. Lawyer Dr Mohammed Al Kouhaji said his client bought the apartment in 2022, signing a contract for a unit in a Manama resort and paying BD170,000 upfront. Assets When the firm failed to hand over the title or issue a refund, the buyer filed an urgent case, asking the Central Bank of Bahrain to seize the owner’s assets as a precaution. He also sought judicial oversight of the company to protect its holdings until a proper review was carried out. The appointed receiver was […]