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Global real estate markets, particularly in the West, were hit hard by the financial crisis as banks slashed the amounts they loaned, sending property...

Nakheel recommences construction of Al Furjan

Nakheel, Dubai's master developer, has announced the recommencement of construction work in Al Furjan with Al Shafar Transport and Contracting Co LLC , the...

Iconic Burj Khalifa model wins over visitors at Shanghai World...

Model of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building is talking point at global event Emaar highlights the civic ...

BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey finds renewed optimism over...

Investors have returned from holidays with a defensive mindset but fresh hopes are emerging about China’s economic prospects, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch...

Global Cross-Border Commercial Real Estate Investment Recovers

The near doubling of global commercial real estate transactions in the first half of 2010 compared to the same period a year ago was...

Emaar Middle East showcases elegant homes on the Haram Plaza...

Emaar Middle East, a subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, offers the unprecedented opportunity to lease a home located on the Haram...

New rules for real estate sector in Sharja

Landlords in Sharjah can turn their residential buildings into commercial and professional facilities according to certain conditions under a new resolution issued by the...

Investor confidence in Dubai as hub for FDI in Middle East...

The Foreign Investment Office (FIO), an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), has commissioned an in-depth special study to further enhance...

Expatriates upbeat in assessment of global financial situation

The Expat Economic survey, part of HSBC's Expat Explorer Survey of 4,100 expats from 100 countries, ranked 25 countries on scores linked to annual...

Emaar certified to offer management services for Owners Associations

Emaar Community Management, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has been licensed by the Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to offer management services...

Dynamic changes throughout the global property markets

The second quarter of 2010 was marked by dynamic changes throughout the  property markets, according the recently released RCA’s mid-year 2010 report on the...

Systematic decline in marketing spending for real estate projects

The economic impact of the slump in real estate market on brokers is dramatic and results in systematic decline in marketing spending, not only...

Landmark introduces rent payment by credit cards

Landmark property agency is now offering rent payment with credit cards for units in Dubai's Discovery Gardens, a method formerly uncommon on the...

Emaar Properties records 122 per cent growth in half-year net operating...

Half-year 2010 revenue increases 59 per cent to AED 5.538 billion (US$ 1.508 billion) Second-quarter net operating profit is AED 896 million...

Mubadala and Prudential Financial Inc to launch a Joint Venture

Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) and Pramerica Real Estate Investors have agreed to launch a joint venture company that will raise capital from...

Dubai Properties to hold auction for three plots of land

Dubai Properties, part of Dubai Holding, plans to hold an auction for three beach-side plots of land on 29th of August, an advertisement...

UAE ranked sixth in the world in quality of infrastructure

The UAE has been ranked sixth in the world regarding quality of its infrastructure. It has also been ranked number 23rd in the...

Freelance Brokers and Agents are “illegal”

RERA, the Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency, once again is taking stern action to control the activities of freelance brokers and agents, as their...