Qatar Real Estate News
Residents seek more transparency in property sector -17/8/2008
The Gulf property market will have to take huge strides from its end, if the residents have to feel confident that the property sector takes their interest into consideration.
High rents compel Doha families to live in trailers -17/8/2008
With the high costs of accommodation in Doha, the low-income families are being compelled to live in trailers on the outskirts of the city.
Alaqaria to invest QR10bn on housing projects in Qatar -17/8/2008
The Qatar Real Estate Investment Company (Alaqaria) plans investment of QR10bn in housing projects over the next five years.
Rental dispute poses health hazard to tenants -8/8/2008
Following an ongoing rent dispute, the landlord of few residential and commercial properties in Doha, is said to have denied even the basic cleaning and maintenance services to his tenants.
Rent dispute panel at Rayyan Municipality, yet to get operational -8/8/2008
The Committees meant for solving rental disputes, although have been established it will take some time before they actually begin to accept cases, as the rent law is a relatively new one, revealed official at the Rayyan Municipality yesterday.
Qatar plans upgrade of infrastructure to resolve surging housing costs -4/8/2008
A veteran developer in Qatar, Hayar Abdul Reda Mashhadi, said that it will take several years before the prices of housing begins to balance, and will be governed based on supply and demand situation in Qatar.
Qatar realty market scores low in terms of transparency -4/8/2008
The realty market in Qatar has faired poorly in terms of transparency in property sector, when compared to its counterparts such as Dubai, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Egypt, revealed a global transparency real estate report.
ADIH plans to tap the strong Qatar realty sector -30/7/2008
Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH), an investment company, which was established in Abu Dhabi three years ago, is on its way to set up more ventures in Qatar, to take advantage of its massive liquidity and high per capita income.
Lagoon Plaza signs deal, seeks district cooling -22/7/2008
The Qatar District Cooling Company has entered into a 20 year agreement for supply and provision of district cooling to Lagoon Plaza development, also known as Zigzag Towers.
Hotel projects in GCC, MENA region likely to face delay in completion -22/7/2008
According to a new report, most hotel projects in the Middle East and North African region (MENA region) that are currently under construction, will either be delayed or discarded, as in other sectors of real estate sector.
Qatar to witness 93000 residential units by 2010 -20/7/2008
About 93,000 residential units are likely to come up in Qatar towards the year 2010, to cater to the rising demand, revealed a spokesperson of a real estate sales and marketing consultancy.
Al Mourouj Real Estate and Beton Chantier signed deal for construction of Residential complex -16/7/2008
The Al Mourouj Real Estate and Investment Company has entered into a contract with construction firm, Beton Chantier - Qatar, for construction of a residential complex in Frij Bin Dirham.
Work on Lagoon Plaza Towers nearing completion -16/7/2008
The Lagoon Plaza Towers, also known as Zigzag Towers, are due for completion by the end of this year, after the minor hurdles that the project was facing.
First serviced residence at West Bay from Ascott International -16/7/2008
Ascott International has unveiled its first serviced residence at Doha's West Bay.
Qatar property market ready for a boom with its high return investments -16/7/2008
Real estate in Qatar is becoming more attractive in recent times, with over 500,000 families expected to move into Qatar by the year 2012.
Ascott launches first serviced residence in West Bay -8/7/2008
Ascott International has opened its first serviced residence Somerset West Bay in Doha.
Asteco unveils Imperial Ruby Tower -3/7/2008
The property services leader, Asteco, has been appointed as the only sales agents for the Imperial Ruby Tower at Viva Bahriya district, in The Pearl Qatar.
Nuzul Qatar unveils Somerset West Bay -24/6/2008
Nuzul Qatar has unveiled its first deluxe serviced apartment, the Somerset at West Bay, Doha, the heart of Doha’s diplomatic area.
Barwa to continue accepting housing applications from nationals -22/6/2008
Barwa has announced that it will continue accepting housing applications, but only from Qatari nationals.
Abyaar Real Estate-Qatar granted permit to proceed with QR1bn projects -19/6/2008
Abyaar Real Estate Development Company in Qatar has revealed that it has been granted permission by Qatar Diar to go-ahead with work on projects worth QR1bn.
