In this month's issue
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Monday Nov 16
Warehouse project moves forward, confident of demand
Apart from its status as a regional leader in aluminium production, Bahrain may not have what it takes to compete with Saudi Arabia or the UAE on the industrial side. But it sure can try to accommodate industrial growth by offering ample warehousing stock, or so Bahrain's developers believe.
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Monday Nov 16
A welcome addition to Dubai's villa stock
Notwithstanding the freefall in their values since the start of the year, these additions to Dubai's existing villa stock should come in handy at some point in time.
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Monday Nov 16
'With the present price levels, it makes more sense for people to rent rather than buy'
Sana says lending is likely to strengthen, and thereby facilitate a transition towards an end-user driven market
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Monday Nov 16
Distress fund predicts an upswing in 2012
Amani Choudhry is not one to give in to impatience. She knows all too well the value that can be leveraged from cherry-picking her way through the many investment options available in the local property market.
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Monday Nov 16
Quality comes into play as recovery looks up
Were you under the impresssion that Dubai's waterfront properties were impervious to real estate fundamentals? Perhaps you believe that location is the only differentiator when it comes to building and selling such properties? Perish the thought!
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Monday Nov 16
Al Barari turns Zen lifestyle dream into reality
The time has come to stop dreaming of the Zen life and actually start living it. The first owners who have moved into the uniquely lush Al Barari community are doing just that.
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Monday Nov 16
Mortgages still easier to come by on the Palm than elsewhere
“With the Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Waterfront seemingly years away and The Lagoons by Sama Dubai cancelled, it has meant that anyone who wants a waterfront property now has a more limited choice. On the plus side, many of the areas which are available are ready or nearly ready. So, you have a very good idea of what you are going to get.” Paul Sharland of Luxury Homes
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Monday Nov 16
Palm Jumeirah back in the reckoning
“Unoccupied villas on the Palm do not necessarily mean they are listed on the market. They may belong to investors who are not interested in selling or renting their unit at the current prices.”
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Thursday Oct 1
JLT right on track to transform its image
Accessibility to two Metro stations brightens prospects for properties in the community
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Thursday Oct 1
Job market spurns the real estate tag
In subdued conditions where new job openings are at a premium, professionalsin the property sector have fallen totally out of favour
