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Global house prices still falling, IMF

Global residential property prices are still declining in a number of countries four years after the downturn and the peak of the property bubble,...

World’s key cities property index turns negative

The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index recorded its first quarterly fall since 2009, with the average value of prime property in the world’s...

Most overvalued property markets

Having analysed 21 established property markets worldwide, The Economist magazine has compiled a list of the most expensive home prices when compared against rents. The...

Asian and Middle East Real Estate HNW Investors Prefer London

The majority of overseas high net worth individuals pinpoint London real estate as their top target investment class, according to the inaugural International Private...

2nd among “The Hottest Real Estate Markets on Earth,” or so...

Not long ago, Forbes published a ranking called “The Hottest Real Estate Markets on Earth.” Dubai also shines on the prestigious list. Moreover,...

Emaar International Jordan completes second phase design of homes in Samarah...

1. Complements Government’s focus on developing Dead Sea region 2. Modern amenities, world-class design and easy access are highlights of Samarah 3. Brings Emaar’s proven track-record...

Asian property markets outperformed US and Europe

Asian property markets outperformed those in the US and Europe during the last property cycle, according to Investment Property Databank (IPD). A new report...

The Wave Muscat joins Association of International Property Professionals

The Wave Muscat has been accepted as a member of the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP), a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving professionalism...

Property investors eye Europe for bargain deals

Activity among property investors looking to take advantage of favorable conditions increased in Q4 of 2011, according to CBRE.

Transparency in global real estate markets increases

United States, United Kingdom, Australia rank as world’s most transparent real estate markets MIST markets among leading improvers African, Middle Eastern, Latin American markets lag A biennial...

UAE’s Indian expats look to invest in property back home

Downfall of the Indian rupee stirred the property interests of expat Indians residing in the UAE. Now they can buy real estate worth even...

Bulgaria reinforces its investor appeal

Throughout the last decade, Bulgaria created its real estate investment profile mainly through huge coastal developments and ski resorts. Property investors were attracted by...

Global Outlook for Real Estate remains unclear

Macro-economic and political landscape uncertainty suggests that a cautious outlook for commercial real estate is likely to persist into 2012, according to a new...

Smart Real Estate Investing: Where to Spend in 2015?

With the changing global economy and emergence of new markets, the map for smart real estate investment has changed. Even safe-haven investors who used...

Investors take a more strategic approach as increased optimism returns to...

Investors take a more strategic approach as increased optimism returns to MENA real estate market according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Seventh MENA Real Estate...

Another Commitment to Omani Youth From The Wave, Muscat

“We understand the importance to the next generation” As part of its ongoing campaign to develop skills in the young people of Oman, The...

Property investors shift focus from Asia to Americas

The Americas was the best performing region globally for real estate investment value, according to the Q1 2012 CBRE Global Office Capital Value Index....

Europe Addressing Distress While the US is Over the Hump

Real Capital Analytics’ (RCA) deal flow analysis indicates that Europe is starting to make headway in dealing with its distressed real estate loans while...