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India’s Capital Gains Tax Levy To Affect Dubai’s Property Market

The revival of the capital gains tax on Indians buying property overseas could have a knock on effect on Dubai’s residential property market, according to a real estate consultancy.

Dubai Industrial Rents Rise Up To 47% In Certain Areas In Q2 2014

Growth in Dubai’s retail sector is stimulating demand for warehouse and distribution facilities, says report.

Dubai Records Real Estate Deals Worth Dhs113bn In H1 2014

Real estate deal value in Dubai fell to Dhs52 billion during the second quarter of this year from Dhs61 billion in the first quarter of 2014, official figures reveal.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q2 Net Profit More Than Doubles

The company made a quarterly consolidated net profit of Dhs62.5 million ($17 million) compared with Dhs27.3 million in the corresponding period in 2013.

Dubai’s Rents Up Almost 50% During Last Two Years- CBRE

Residential rents in Dubai grew 20 per cent year-on-year during the second quarter of 2014, with apartments seeing the strongest rise, a CBRE report says.

Dubai’s Damac Says New Loretto Project Sells Out In One Night

The Loretto project, which has nearly 300 luxury apartments, is located in Damac’s flagship AKOYA development.

Abu Dhabi’s House Prices Soar 17% In H1 2014

Residential sales prices in the emirate grew seven per cent in the second quarter of 2014, a new report says.

UAE’s Second Tallest Tower Is 80% Complete, Says Developer

The Marina 101 project in Dubai, being developed by Sheffield Holdings, is slated for handover in early 2015.

Dubai’s Property Prices Grow 36% Y-O-Y In Q2 But Market Slowing, Says JLL

Residential rents in the emirate also rose 24 per cent year-on-year during the second quarter of 2014, according to a JLL report.

Saudi’s Dar al-Arkan Q2 Net Profit Up 17%, Misses Forecasts

Net profit in the three months to June 30 was SAR121.3 million ($32.3 million) compared to 103.7 million in the same period a year earlier.

Nakheel Launches New Mega Villa Project In Dubai

The project, which has an estimated construction value of Dhs2.5 billion, is expected to be completed by 2016.

Dubai’s Consumer Prices Rise Sharply In First Half Of 2014

Housing, water, electricity, gas and fuels recorded price increases of 4.6 per cent during the first six months of the year.

Exclusive: MAF Properties Planning Mixed-Use Project In Dubai

The project is expected to be launched in the next 12 months, confirms CEO George Kostas.

Sobha Group Launches $4bn Mixed-Use Project In Dubai

The project will comprise of residences, two international schools, nurseries, three hotels, mosques, a clubhouse, a retail centre and restaurants.

Ajman Emerges As Relocation Hotspot For Dubai, Sharjah Residents

Rents in Ajman are growing as budget-conscious residents move from Dubai and Sharjah, where rents have soared, finds Asteco.

Qatar’s Masraf Al Rayan Sells Real Estate Firm Stake To Govt Fund

The Qatari lender said it had agreed to sell its 50 per cent stake in Seef Lusail Real Estate Development.

Dubai’s New Mega Projects Could Create Boom-Bust Cycle – Report

Policymaking complacency and the launch of larges scale projects such as Mall of the World could lead to property bubble, finds report by the Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Are Banks Prepared For Another Dubai Property Bubble?

Dubai’s property market is showing signs of overheating, but banks seem better insulated this time around, say experts.

Abu Dhabi House Prices Grow 29% Y-o-Y In Q2 2014

Investor confidence in the capital’s property market has returned with off-plan projects being sold out, according to a report by Asteco.

Bahrain Office Rental Rates Remain Flat – Knight Frank

Factors such as oversupply and weak occupier demand have led caused rental rates to stagnate.

Nakheel’s First Half Net Profit Up 54% To Dhs1.85bn

Strong revenue from property development along with improving performance in Nakheel’s retail, leasing and leisure businesses contributed to these results, the company said.

London’s Residential Properties Continue To Woo Middle East Investors

The city’s political stability and rising demand from a burgeoning workforce have been instrumental in attracting international investment to its property market, a new report says.

Damac Offers Buyers Luxury BMW Cars As Part Of Ramadan Promotion

The offer is open to investors in Damac projects in the Burj Area, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Village and AKOYA by DAMAC.

Dubai Holding Chief Says Company Needs $6.8bn To Build New Mega-Mall

Dubai recently announced plans to build the “Mall of the World”, including the world’s largest mall, a theme park and 100 hotels and serviced apartments.

Dubai’s Emaar Properties Faces Market Oversupply Risks – Moody’s

Emaar has launched many new residential projects this year and is also expanding its flagship Dubai Mall.

Dubai’s Rents Rise Significantly In Q2, 2014 – Asteco

Jumeirah Beach Residence saw the highest increase in rent prices at 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter, according to a report by Asteco.

Dubai Launches Project To Build World’s Biggest Mall

The eight million sq ft mall will be connected to a theme park, theatres, medical tourism facilities and 100 hotels and serviced apartments.

Nakheel Awards Contract For 8 Substations In Deira Islands

Engineering consultancies Green Energy and Energoprojekts will carry out design review and infrastructure site supervision services for the 132/11kv substations, the developer said.

Dubai Records World’s Strongest Prime Rental Rise in Q1, 2014

Prime rents in the city rose six per cent in Q1, and are up 16.4 per cent year-on -year, the report found.

United Arab Bank CEO: No Hike In Mortgage Lending Despite Dubai Property Market Boom

The market has matured to a level capacity although rents continue to increase, says CEO