Europe’s Property Tax Divide: France and UK Lead as Rates Vary Widely Across the Region
Property taxation across Europe shows significant variation, with some countries relying heavily on real estate taxes while others collect relatively little, according to recent analysis based on data from the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Across the European Union, property taxes account for an average of 1.9% of GDP. However, […]
Colombian Investors Rise Among Top Foreign Buyers in the U.S. Real Estate Market
Colombian investors are rapidly gaining ground in the U.S. real estate market, emerging as one of the top foreign buyer groups in recent data released by the National Association of Realtors. According to the report, Colombians accounted for around 3% of all international property purchases in the United States in 2025, with total investments reaching […]
The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform Participates in the First Edition of the Association of Real Estate Developers Conference
We are proud to announce the participation of the Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform in the first edition of the Association of Real Estate Developers (EDS) Conference, which will be held on January 28, 2026, at the Triumph Hotel – Katameya. This step reflects our commitment to supporting the real estate sector and strengthening cooperation […]
The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform Concludes Booking of 9,412 Units in “Zelal” Project Today
The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform concludes today, Wednesday, the electronic booking procedures for the residential units of the “Zelal” project, which started yesterday, Tuesday, and continues until the end of today. This project comes as part of the second phase of the largest housing offering witnessed by the Egyptian real estate market, implemented by […]
Ahmed El Batrawy: Egypt Is Capable of Building a Smart Real Estate System Comparable to Dubai
Ahmed El Batrawy, founder of the Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform, affirmed that Dubai’s real estate experience represents a global model in governance, transparency, and technological integration. He noted that the efforts of the Dubai Land Department reflect a deep understanding of the role of technology in creating a secure and attractive real estate market. […]
El-Batrawy: The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform Is the Technological Arm of the Housing Ministry and Accommodates Hundreds of Thousands of Users
Ahmed El-Batrawy, Chairman and Founder of the Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform, explained that the platform is currently operating in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing under an official protocol that makes it the ministry’s technological arm. He confirmed that the platform has received significant support from the Minister of Housing, in addition to backing […]
How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform the Real Estate Sector (Faster Than You Think)
Biju Ashokan, CEO of Radius Agent, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the real estate brokerage sector, explaining what can be replaced and what remains irreplaceable, while guiding agents to use technology to enhance their productivity rather than fear it. With his technical expertise and ambitious vision, Ashokan presents his perspective on how real […]
A Study Indicates That Borrowers Using Zillow Home Loans Pay Higher Costs
A recent and controversial report funded by CoStar, a competitor of Zillow, revealed that borrowers who obtained mortgage financing from Zillow Home Loans (ZHL) between 2022 and 2024 paid higher costs compared to those who used other lenders. The study, which sparked widespread criticism, found that Zillow loans may be more expensive over the long […]
Saudi Real Estate Moves Toward Price Balance Driven by Regulatory Decisions
The Saudi real estate market is moving toward achieving new price balances, driven by strict regulatory measures, most recently the approval by the General Authority for Real Estate of a classification schedule for regulatory violations aimed at strengthening oversight of the relationship between landlords and tenants. Real estate prices in several neighborhoods across Riyadh recorded […]
Saudi Real Estate Market: 57,000 New Housing Units Under Construction in Riyadh, with Sales Reaching $4.69 Billion
New laws and tax reforms are expected to boost real estate demand and accelerate development activity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia throughout 2026 and beyond. Saudi Arabia’s residential real estate market recorded mixed performance across its major cities in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting variations in supply and demand dynamics from one city […]