Qatar Real Estate News
Villa rentals in Qatar expected to plummet further -29/7/2010
With the new regulation in place, wherein the nurseries, beauty parlours and health clinics operating out of villas in residential localities, have been asked to re-locate to commercial premises, the rentals of villas in Qatar are expected to plummet further.
Qatar government steps in to fund Barwa real estate projects -13/7/2010
Qatar, last week, stepped in to offer fresh funds to the fifth-biggest developer in the Gulf Arab region, according to a deal financed by its parent, the real estate arm of QIA (Qatar Investment Authority).
Qatar realty sector to receive major boost with FIFA meet announcement -13/7/2010
The Qatar real estate market, hit by supply surplus and huge rental declines, is now holding on hopes on the outcome of the 2nd December FIFA meet, when the host country of the 2022 World Cup would be announced.
Doha property sector still lacks banking support -6/7/2010
The real estate market in Doha is improving, but the recovery is getting difficult as the local banking industry is still reluctant to finance real estate sector, says the Head of an Engineering Consultancy in Doha.
Qatar property sector tries to match-up supply with demand -16/6/2010
The supply in Qatar real estate sector is increasing to catch-up with demand, offering good choice of low, mid and high-end sectors, said Khalifa Al-Misnad, the CEO of COREO real estate agency.
Tuscan Towers to be delivered to owners in weeks -7/6/2010
Two sister deluxe towers of The Lands, namely Tuscan Towers 9B and 8B, will be delivered to owners in a couple of weeks.
QIB signs deal for financing Al Khor residential project -10/5/2010
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), the worlds fourth largest Islamic Bank, has entered into an agreement with Al Khor & Dakira Schemes & Services Co.
Qatar realty sector will outdo its regional counterparts -3/5/2010
The real estate sector in Qatar is likely to grow by 7 percent this year, reveals the latest study by Oxford Business Group.
Qatar real estate sector likely to grow 7% in 2010 -12/4/2010
The real estate sector in Qatar is currently worth about USD5.
Qatar property sector records setback in Q1 2010 -5/4/2010
The real estate market in Qatar recorded a slump during the first quarter of 2010, with constant excess supply in both residential and office sectors, said Engel & Volkers, a leading real estate brokerage firm.
Rent freeze on commercial properties in Qatar -29/3/2010
The government has ordered rent freeze of commercial properties in Qatar, whose contracts were signed on or after 1st January 2005.
Kuwaiti developer mulls investment options in Qatar -22/3/2010
Alargan International Real Estate Company, a leading Kuwaiti real estate developer, is currently considering several investment opportunities in Qatar and Egypt.
Asteco awarded management of properties at The Pearl Qatar -16/3/2010
Asteco, the leading regional property services firm, has announced a series of major management appointments, as it plans to consolidate its presence in Qatar, which forms a part of its Middle East expansion.
KEO completes designing phase at Lusail -13/3/2010
The global provider of consulting solutions for constructions sector, KEO International, has completed the designing for Diyar Al-Kuwait mixed used development at Lusail in Qatar.
New law underway to scrap unlicensed real estate agencies, brokers -4/3/2010
Unlicensed real estate agencies and individuals freelancing as property brokers may soon be taken to task in Doha.
Barwa, Diar, Dohaland step in as partners, sponsors of QREX 2010 -25/2/2010
Qatar will unveil the fifth edition Qatar International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition (QREX 2010) at the Doha Exhibition Center, due to be held from 3rd to 6th March.
Recovery of Qatar property market expected in 2011 -25/2/2010
Qatar will have to wait for another year, witnessing decline in property prices, after which, it is likely to head towards recovery in 2011, and thereafter its cautious approach towards real estate development will begin to pay off.
Experts note re-adjustments in Qatar realty sector -21/2/2010
The global financial crisis did not lead to decline in prices within the Qatari property sector.
Qatar property sector may recover faster than expected -8/2/2010
Qatar has set aside $120bn towards new road projects in the country, for the next five years.
Study highlights on construction sector in Qatar -6/2/2010
Although Qatar records the highest economic growth in the World, it receives strong support of robust fiscal reserves, continued flow of revenue from gas exports, prudent monetary policies of central banks, and focused efforts by Government to build world-class construction sector, in a strong, emerging and mature market.
