Samir Salya on Dubai’s Falling Real Estate Investment Yields

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With the real estate market in Dubai experiencing a fall in recent months, the rental market is set to experience a similar slump. As rents continue to decline in the region, yield compressions will be seen in many areas. With no upturn predicted over the next few months, the real estate market is expected to ... Read moreSamir Salya on Dubai’s Falling Real Estate Investment Yields

Samir Salya discusses London real estate’s great year

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Investment in London’s commercial real estate is on track to be a record breaking year. As international buyers flock to the capital, property adviser Savills predicts the total of transactions in central London will top £20 billion. That’s higher than 2014’s £21.6 billion, the current record year. A record year? Commercial property transactions in central ... Read moreSamir Salya discusses London real estate’s great year

Samir Salya on why the Dubai property market has seen such a positive start to 2017

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Back in 2016, the outlook for the Dubai property market was mixed. Research from real estate consultancy Cluttons showed that average residential property prices in Dubai dipped by 2.6 per cent in the third quarter of 2016, bringing the annual rate of decline down to 7.4 per cent. Looking ahead to 2017, Cluttons suggested a ... Read moreSamir Salya on why the Dubai property market has seen such a positive start to 2017

How will the UK’s General Election affect the property market?

  The snap election is affecting all kinds of industries, with economic predictions more uncertain than ever. House price growth is definitely slowing, but is this because of the General Election on 8 June 2017, or down to something else? The housing crisis is a political hotspot, and a key issue for the politicians now ... Read moreHow will the UK’s General Election affect the property market?

How hotel developers are mixing strategies in Dubai

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  Flexibility is key when it comes to hotels in Dubai, with many developers recognising the need for bespoke options. In 2017, there are many more different kinds of potential hotel guests, ranging from those wanting absolute high end luxury to people who want short term lettings. While the rise of Airbnb could have been ... Read moreHow hotel developers are mixing strategies in Dubai

What’s in store for London’s luxury property market in 2017?

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  There’s no denying that Brexit has led to uncertainty in the UK property market. The initial effects can be seen with a certain amount of hesitancy among investors, and while it may be that many continue to wait out 2017, it’s interesting to see the current status of the London luxury property market. So ... Read moreWhat’s in store for London’s luxury property market in 2017?

Affordable Apartment Investment on the Increase in Dubai

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A great bet for investors in Dubai lies in apartments, as they have appreciated in value by 35% in the five years up to February 2017. This is in sharp contrast to apartment values in Abi Dhabi which have stalled at 2012 levels, according to data from Reidin-GCP consultancy. While the best returns right now ... Read moreAffordable Apartment Investment on the Increase in Dubai

Dubai Has Some of the Lowest Office Rents Among Global Cities

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Businesses seek out low rents when looking for office space, so they can streamline costs, so office complexes with low rents can prove attractive to investors who are looking to accrue stable long-term returns. The Dubai skyscraper office market could serve as a lucrative long-term prospect for investors, as new figures reveal that it has ... Read moreDubai Has Some of the Lowest Office Rents Among Global Cities

Dubai Off-Plan Property Sales Jump in Q1 2017

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There are various opportunities in the Dubai residential real estate market, for investors who are looking to find stable, mid-to-long-term returns. New reports confirm that sales of off-plan properties in Dubai jumped in the first quarter of 2017, providing potential new opportunities for these investors. Supply problem   Dubai is one of the Middle East’s ... Read moreDubai Off-Plan Property Sales Jump in Q1 2017

Indian Investment on the Rise in Dubai

Throughout 2016 we saw a pattern of declining rental prices in the Dubai residential real estate market. As we exit Q1 2017, however, it seems the decline has halted, with a report from JLL showing little change in this first part of the year. This means we can begin to expect a recovery, although the ... Read moreIndian Investment on the Rise in Dubai