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ME Buyers Are Top Investors In European Property Market

Middle East investors have been shown a strong interest in London’s office spaces, says report.

Increased Job Creation Leads To Rental Hikes In Dubai

Rents rose by 11.3 per cent across Dubai during the first half of 2013, says a Cluttons report.

Government Spending Sustains Saudi’s Office Rental Rates

Despite a strong supply of office units in the market, increased demand is boosting rents in the Kingdom.

Nakheel Repays Dhs197m To Lenders

The Dubai-based developer has $2.2 billion debt maturing in 2015.

Dubai Islamic Bank To Offer 100% Mortgages

The UAE lender seems to be ignoring impending regulations by the Central Bank to cap mortgages at 80 and 75 per cent.

Global Property Standards To Increase Transparency In ME Markets

Upcoming international regulations will ensure uniformity in Middle Eastern property markets, says Jones Lang LaSalle Middle East CEO.

Arabtec Denies Merger Talks With Kuwait, Saudi Firms

The Dubai contractor says there are no plans to merge with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Co. and Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Oger.

Dubai’s Arabtec May Merge With Kuwait, Saudi Firms

The construction firm is reportedly in merger talks with Kuwait’s Combined Group Contracting Co and Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Oger.

Abu Dhabi Rents Fall Despite Employee Relocation

New high-end residential properties in Abu Dhabi see rising demand despite an over supply of residential units.

Dubai’s Union Properties Shares Jump 11% On Trading

Emirates NBD, a majority stake-holder in UP, sold down its stake from around 48 per cent to around 31.4 per cent in the first half of this year.

UAE’s Abraaj Acquires Student Accommodation Assets In Turkey

The investment firm has acquired a stake in Republika Academic Apartments, which has two buildings in Istanbul.

Abu Dhabi Developer Aldar’s CEO To Step Down

A new chief executive will be announced shortly, Aldar said.

Emaar’s Housing And Land Sales Double

Emaar generated revenue of Dhs1.63 billion in the three months ending June 30 compared to Dhs815.6 million a year earlier.

Is It The Right Time To Invest In India’s Property Market?

As the value of the rupee depreciates, Indian developers are luring NRIs to invest in India’s real estate market.

Dubai’s Rotating Tower Plan Given New Life

Dynamic Tower will be a rotating skyscraper measuring 80 stories high and rotating a full 360 degrees every 90 minutes.

Dubai’s Ruler Signs Dhs2.1bn Emirati Housing Grant

Sheikh Mohammed approved the scheme which will help 5,000 families before the end of the year.

Bahrain’s Seafront Property Records Strong Sales

More than half of the plots on Dilmunia Island were sold out on the day they were launched, says developer.

Aldar’s Q2 Profit Jumps On Sorouh Merger Deal

Aldar said quarterly earnings included a one-time gain of Dhs2.6 billion principally driven by the acquisition of Sorouh’s assets.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q2 Net Profit Rises 47%

Deyaar, one of the worst hit during Dubai’s property market crash, posted a second quarter net profit of Dhs27.3 million.

China Completes Construction On World’s Second Tallest Tower

Shanghai Tower will reach up to 632 metres high, around 200 metres shorter than Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.

Dubai Property Brokers Net Dhs785m In Commission In H1 2013

The value of commissions, earned by property intermediaries, companies and individuals helps in assessing the value of growth in the real estate sector.

IMF Warns Dubai On Debt, Surging Property Prices

Dubai property prices have soared around 35 per cent from a year ago in June, according to estimates, triggering fears of another bubble.

Indians Invest Dhs8bn In Dubai’s Property Market In H1 2013

Foreign investments in Dubai’s real estate market increased 73 per cent from H1 2012 to reach Dhs32 billion.

Dubai Issues Decree To Repay Investors In Cancelled Property Projects

The emirate is setting up a special legal committee to settle disputes related to projects officially cancelled by RERA.

Emaar Reports Flat Net Profit For First Half Of 2013

The Dubai developer made a net profit of Dhs1.23 billion, up marginally from Dhs1.22 billion in H1 2012.

Sharjah Rents Soar By 16%, As Dubai Residents Migrate

Apartments in areas like Al Nahda and Al Majaz recorded a rental hike, while villa price hikes varied depending on location.

Nakheel Has “Cheapest Service Charges In Dubai”- Chairman

The Dubai developer says it has slashed service charges across many of its properties in Dubai.

Work On Nakheel’s World Could Start By 2014 – Chairman

The Dubai developer says it has started receiving fresh interest from investors for the stalled development.

Bahrain’s Housing Projects Help Revive Economy

The Gulf state is slowly recovering from the costs of political unrest with strong government-backed spending on housing projects.

Abu Dhabi Property Prices Up 5% In Q2 2013

The residential sales market continued to grow due to UAE’s safe haven status while rents stabilised after a growth spurt in Q2 2013.