#Real Estate

Aldar launches Yas Park Gate, its latest gated community, next to Yas Park

The homes at Yas Park Gate are designed to achieve a two-pearl rating, as per the UAE’s Estidama sustainability rating system

Sharjah real estate transactions in July revealed

Sharjah real estate transactions’ value hits Dhs1.4bn in July: SRERD

According to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the number of mortgage transactions in July reached 338 in total, valued at Dhs487m

Hussain-Sajwani Chairman DAMAC Properties

Damac Group’s Hussain Sajwani keen to explore investment opportunities in Germany

The company is looking to expand its footprint in Europe, having entered a joint venture in Denmark to build single family residential developments across Scandinavian countries

Ajman construction contracts' value rises in H1 2022

Value of construction contracts in Ajman crosses Dhs2.1bn in H1 2022

Construction contracts in the emirate rose in value by 11 per cent compared to the two previous years

Dubai rental rates see highest growth since May 2014

Rental growth in Dubai reaches highest rate since May 2014: CBRE

According to CBRE, average rents in the 12 months to July increased by 23.7 per cent, with average apartment and villa rents increasing by 23.5 per cent and 24.8 per cent respectively

Sarah Hewerdine, Head of Marketing at houza.com

Will the latest interest hike spike your dream of buying a home?

Sarah Hewerdine lists out key takeaways of the recent interest rate hike for an everyday home-buyer in the UAE

EMAAR announces H1 2022 results

UAE’s Emaar reports robust H1 2022 revenue of Dhs13.575bn

Emaar’s hospitality division saw its revenue grow by 64 per cent compared to H1 2021, reflecting the tourism sector’s robust post-pandemic recovery

UAE introduces new reporting rues for real estate for transparency

UAE introduces new reporting requirements for real estate transactions

The new requirements ensure the development of regulatory frameworks, leaving little or no room for manipulation or illegal practices

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Is crowdfunding the future of real estate investment?

We look at the advantages that real estate crowdfunding offers both investors and sellers

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Dubai: June property sales register nine-year high, sales transactions amount to Dhs22.7bn

According to Mo’asher data, Q2 2022 marked the highest quarterly volume of sales transactions for the last decade, with a total of 22,504 transactions worth Dhs59.154bn

ALDAR announces H1 2022 results

Aldar reports net profit of Dhs1.53bn in H1 2022, net profit in Q2 hits Dhs41m

Group sales rose to a record level of Dhs5.33bn for H1 2022, driven by strong domestic and international demand for existing inventory and launch of new properties

Abu Dhabi records over AED 22.5 billion total of real estate transactions in first half of 2022

Abu Dhabi records real estate transactions worth Dhs22.5bn in H1 2022

The Department of Municipalities and Transport recorded 7,474 property transactions in the first six months of the year

Provis announces energy and water savings

Aldar-owned Provis achieves energy and utility savings worth Dhs2.4m in H1 2022

The company successfully reduced over 5,000 tons of carbon emissions and saved over 4 million kWh of energy

Stocks

Big tech sinks stocks as clock ticks on earnings

All major groups in the S&P 500 retreated with losses in megacaps like Tesla and Apple weighing heavily on trading

Dubai

Dubai home sales surge even as prices for larger houses moderate

Prices for villas grew at a monthly rate of 1.7 per cent in June, down from an average of 2.3 per cent per month last year

Grove District

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar sells out three buildings at Grove District, releases fourth

The sales recorded at Grove District so far total up to Dhs600m

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Insights: Is the UAE utilising property REITs to its long-term benefit?

Local real estate investment trusts can benefit from a different approach to real estate lending by local banks and an enhanced legal framework to support their growth and popularity

Saudi Arabia maintained its position in the top 50 global rankings

Revealed: UAE’s real estate market ranked as top global improvers

Dubai enters ‘Transparent’ tier status for the first time driven by new regulations and enhanced digital services

Chairman of Dubai’s ORO24 Developments on the country’s real estate trends

There is a high momentum particularly in the off-plan segment and it will only grow, notes Atif Rahman

ADRES Microsoft

ADRES partners with Microsoft to strengthen its digital real estate platform

The digital platform uses technology from Azure, such as cloud-native space, including Azure Kubernetes Services

Alpha Dhabi ups stake in Aldar

Alpha Dhabi ups stake in Aldar, becomes single largest shareholder and parent company

As a long-term strategic shareholder, Alpha Dhabi will continue to support Aldar’s management team as they execute its growth agenda

ALDAR invests in ARONGA VENTURES FUND

Aldar partners with real estate technology investor, Taronga Ventures

The investment in the Taronga Ventures fund adds to Aldar’s investments in four other real estate technology funds

Majid Al Futtaim Joins MIT Center for Real Estate as a Strategic Partner

Majid Al Futtaim joins MIT Center for Real Estate as a strategic partner

Majid Al Futtaim – Properties, which is the first real estate developer from the MENA region to join MIT/ CRE as a strategic partner, will collaborate with the centre on in-depth research across areas of common interest

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Banke International Properties’ Porush Jhunjhunwala on opportunities for investors in UAE’s real estate sector

The CEO of the Dubai-based property firm showcases his company’s operations and expansion, and the UAE’s thriving real estate market

Scott Bond Property FInder UAE Country Manager

Cover story: Property Finder’s Scott Bond on why Dubai is a pioneer in real estate

The country manager of Dubai’s real estate platform envisions the emirate to lead the way in digital advancements, inclusivity and investments. Here’s why

ADGM new property legislations for off plan

ADGM issues new rules for off-plan property sales on Al Maryah Island

Abu Dhabi Global Market has also amended the existing real property related fees by enacting the Real Property Regulations (Fees) Rules 2022

Property finder launches tools to support real estate agents and buyers

Bayut & dubizzle to launch five new tools to serve buyers and agents

Developed with advanced algorithms, the new tools offer a range of features that will support both buyers and real estate agents

Nemo Stojanovic, director of leasing and marketing, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Arady Developments

How Central Park Towers, DIFC, opens up new avenues for Dubai’s real estate market

Nemo Stojanovic, director of leasing and marketing, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Arady Developments, explains why the project is an attractive proposition to its residents and businesses setting up base within the prime location

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The SME Story: Rami Tabbara, co-founder and co-CEO of Stake

A digital fractional real estate investment platform is offering a chance for those with limited budgets to enter the property market

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Dubai’s Damac Properties makes US entry by winning $120m bid in Miami

The property in the Miami neighbourhood of Surfside will offer residents direct beach frontage and access to South Beach and Bal Harbour