Qatar Real Estate News
Qatar property boom may continue for next couple of years -2/12/2007
The Regional Manager of World Trade Center (WTC), Chadi Abou Daher, who welcomed the delegates attending the Qatar Property Investment Forum on Monday and Tuesday, hosted by WTC, addressed the opening session, and mentioned that Qatar has emerged as one among the most attractive real estate markets, and hoped that the forum would continue to be a yearly platform that throws light into the recent trends in the emerging markets of Gulf region, and Qatar in particular.
UPDA to address hurdles faced by expat property buyers -2/12/2007
The Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) yesterday announced that it would address the hurdles faced by local real estate developers in promoting their properties, among potential non-Qatari retail buyers.
Sabban Investments to display eco-friendly developments at Estate Qatar 2007 -2/12/2007
In a bid to improve its initiatives towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Sabban Property Investments (SPI), has announced its commitment to further invest in an environment focused campaign during Estate Qatar 2007.
Superstructure worth QR12billion on Sabban Towers complete -1/12/2007
The QR12billion superstructure on the Sabban Towers, has been completed, announced Sabban Property Investments (SPI).
Qatar should house more disabled-friendly buildings -1/12/2007
The Chairperson of the International Rehabilitation Association and the Director of the Right to Access programme in Australia, Michael Fox, opinioned that the buildings in Qatar needs modification to provide access to disabled people, including those in wheel chairs.
ADIH to showcase Tarfeeh City project in Qatar Property Forum -19/11/2007
The Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) has announced that their new project, Tarfeeh City in Qatar, would be showcased at the Qatar Property Investment Forum due to take place in Doha, between the 26th and 27th November 2007.
New department facilitates quicker issuance of building permits -18/11/2007
An exclusive department, which has been set up to deal with small projects in the Urban Planning and Development Authority, has helped the authorities in easing work, and saving time, says top official of the Authority.
Qatari Diar sold out QR1.2b worth tower plots -18/11/2007
About thirty five residential tower plots on the Qatari Diars Lusail Development, were sold in record time at Al Khareej, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Danat Qatar sales highly successful -16/11/2007
The Danat Qatar development at the The Pearl-Qatar has recently registered strong sales, revealed the Dubai-based international property services firm, Asteco.
Barwa launches official company website -12/11/2007
The Website of Barwa Real Estate Company has been officially launched by the Minister of Finance, who is also the Acting Minister of Economy and Commerce, Yousuf Hussein Kamal.
Doha Bank announces new mortgage scheme -11/11/2007
The Doha Bank has announced a new mortgage scheme, wherein the customers can avail loans to purchase homes in freehold projects, currently under development, at an annual interest rate of 7%.
Work commences on the largest hypermarket in Qatar at Al Khor -11/11/2007
The biggest retailer chain in the region, the EMKE Group, together with late Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani family, is constructing a shopping mall, worth QR500m at Al Khor.
Single-window licensing to curb delays in obtaining licenses for houses, villas -9/11/2007
With an intention to streamline the procedures for licensing small projects, the Urban Planning and Development Authority is planning to set up a single window licensing at its Building Permits Complex.
StratREAL to develop GREEN infrastructure in Qatar -9/11/2007
StratREAL, a London-based real estate asset management firm and investment advisory, announced plans to develop a green property in Qatar, and is seeking partners for the venture.
Property Investment Forum to start on 26th Nov at Ritz Carlton, Doha -5/11/2007
The Qatar Property Investment Forum, a Conference, which will bring together investors, developers, and professionals from across the Middle East, will be conducted at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Doha, on 26th November, 2007.
Leading Qatari realty developer to launch The Atrium in Energy City -5/11/2007
The Land, a Qatari commercial and residential real estate developer, has announced the launch of their state-of-the-art Atrium Complex, a commercial office development, located within the Energy City, Qatar.
Qatari Diar, Sotheby Realty join hands for a new sales center -3/11/2007
Qatari Diar, the real estate industry innovators, and Qatar Sothebys International Realty, which forms a part of leading luxury real estate brokerage network, have opened their sales office in Doha.
Supplies expected to meet demand soon: OBG Report -27/10/2007
According to the latest forecast for the year 2011-12 released in -The Market: Real Estate 2007 by the Oxford Business Group (OBG), new supplies will meet demand.
New mortgage product scheme launched in Qatari realty market -27/10/2007
The Qatar realty market, for the first time, will gain a leading mortgage product, through the joint efforts by Asteco, a Dubai-headquartered real estate services company, and the Commercial Bank and Capital Investments.
Landlords reluctant towards renewing rental contracts -22/10/2007
Many property owners in Doha are holding back themselves against renewing tenancy contracts anticipating strict provisions in the new rental law, expected by mid-February next year.
