Paying for Auction Property in Jordan After the Award (2027)

After the final award, you have just 10 days to deposit the balance of the price with the court's execution department, in cash and in one payment, with no installments and no bank loan. That's Article 94 of Jordan's Execution Law. Once the price and costs are paid, the property is registered in your name at the Department of Lands and Survey, free of mortgages and seizures.

In this article we explain, from our work at MazadBasha, what happens financially from the moment you pay the deposit until the title deed is in your name: how much you pay and when, what happens if you're a single day late, and when you're allowed to resell, a point many buyers don't know about.

What are the payment stages from first session to registration?

Bidding can't open below 50% of the appraised value (Article 84, as amended in 2022), so the deposit is always a percentage of the appraisal, not of the winning price.

These deadlines overlap and they're short, and every lost day costs something. That's why we track them by the day for every client, from the deposit to the title deed.

How much do I pay exactly? A real example

In February 2026, MazadBasha bought a plot of land in Jubeiha, Amman, on behalf of a client. These were the numbers:

32 bidders took part, and we won at 24% below the appraisal. But the client's real win wasn't only the price: we worked out the full amount with him and he had it ready before the session, so the 10-day deadline put him under no pressure at all.

The practical rule: before paying any deposit, add up your maximum bid + registration costs + agent fees, and make sure the total is actually in your account, not "expected".

Why can't you use a bank loan to buy at auction?

Two reasons: the price is deposited with the execution department in cash, and the deadline is only 10 days. Any bank financing needs a valuation, a mortgage and approvals that take weeks, and the mortgage itself needs a property registered in your name, which only happens after you pay. Anyone who bids hoping to "get financing later" is putting their deposit at risk. That's why we never bid for a client until we've confirmed the money is ready. For more background, see our guide to Ministry of Justice auctions.

What happens if you don't pay within 10 days?

This is the biggest financial mistake in judicial auctions. Under Articles 97 and 101 of the Execution Law:

1. You're notified to pay within 3 days.
2. If you don't pay, the property is offered to the next-highest bidder at their price.
3. If they accept, you pay the difference between your price and theirs, taken from your deposit.
4. If the deposit doesn't cover it, the court can enforce against your other assets by decision of the head of execution, with no new judgment needed.
5. If the next bidder declines, the property is re-auctioned for 15 days, and you cover any shortfall plus interest.
6. And if the second sale brings a higher price, you get none of the difference.

In other words, backing out after the final award can cost you more than your deposit.

Don't carry this risk alone. With MazadBasha you go into the session with a written maximum and an amount that's calculated and ready, and we track every deadline for you until the deed is in your name. Commission only if you win. Send us the property on WhatsApp

When is the property registered in your name?

Once the price and costs are paid, the execution officer requests registration of the final award at the Department of Lands and Survey (Article 95). That registration has a major benefit: it clears the property of liens, security interests, mortgages and seizures, which transfer to the price you paid (Article 96). You don't inherit the bank loan or any registered seizures.

When can you resell a property bought at auction?

Not all auctions are the same. Depending on the case type, a property falls into one of three situations after registration:

What this means in practice:

• If your plan is "buy and sell quickly", choose an auction with no restriction, or build the restriction period into your plan.
• During a restriction period, the debtor may have the right to recover the property by paying the auction price plus fees and costs, so don't start major renovations before you understand your property's status.
• We check the restriction type on every property before bidding and include it in our inspection report, so you choose the property that fits your goal: a home, a long-term investment, or a quick resale.

What if you don't win?

Your deposit is refunded by the court directly to your bank account within two weeks. You lose nothing from the deposit if you weren't the highest bidder.

Can I buy and pay from outside Jordan?

Yes, through a special power of attorney issued at a Jordanian embassy or consulate in your country, or electronically through the Sanad app. It authorizes your representative to bid, deposit the price and complete the registration. The key is to have the funds transferred to Jordan before the session, because an international transfer can eat into the 10-day deadline. And with MazadBasha you don't need to attend the session at all: we represent you and keep you updated by phone at every step.

Why buy through MazadBasha?

• We calculate your full amount before the session: maximum bid + registration costs + commission, so no number surprises you after the award.
• We track every deadline by the day: the outbidding window, the payment deadline and the registration date.
• We check the resale restriction (1 year, 6 months or none) on every property before you decide.
• We represent you at the session and bid up to your maximum only, never above it.
• Commission is 5–10% depending on the case type and price, only if you win.

Message MazadBasha on WhatsApp with the property you're interested in, and we'll send you an estimate of the full amount required before you pay any deposit. And before any auction, go through our checklist before bidding.

This is general information based on the provisions of Jordan's Execution Law in force at the time of writing, and how they apply varies from case to case. Review your property's details with a legal team before committing to any amount.