Canada Considers Easing Foreign Homebuyer Restrictions Starting in 2027
Canada is exploring the possibility of easing restrictions on foreign purchases of residential properties starting in 2027, as part of broader efforts to increase housing supply, while maintaining the current ban through the end of 2026. The government plans over the coming year to review international experiences, particularly the Australian model, which allows limited foreign […]
Qatar Records Real Estate Transactions Worth $620.2 Million in November 2025
The Real Estate Registration Department at Qatar’s Ministry of Justice announced that the total value of real estate transactions recorded during November 2025 reached approximately QAR 2.261 billion, equivalent to $620.2 million. According to the latest real estate bulletin issued by the Ministry, 530 real estate transactions were registered during the same month. The real […]
United Arab Emirates: Record Inflows of High-Net-Worth Individuals Drive Rising Demand for Branded Residences
The United Arab Emirates is emerging as a global hub for luxury living and branded real estate, driven by a strong economy, global wealth migration, and the growing number of branded residential developments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah. Over recent years, branded residences have evolved from a niche offering into a core […]
United States: Home Sales Edge Up Slightly, but Sellers Pull Back
Existing home sales recorded a slight increase in November, supported by a decline in mortgage interest rates that helped sustain a three-month recovery in the housing market. However, as winter approaches, many homeowners appear to be holding off on listing their properties, preferring to wait for further market improvement in the coming months. Lawrence Yun, […]
Residential Property Prices in Germany Rise for the Fourth Consecutive Quarter
Berlin, December 23 – According to figures released by the Federal Statistical Office, residential property prices in Germany continued to rise for the fourth consecutive quarter during the period from July to September, recording an increase of 3.3% compared to the same period last year. These data confirm that the residential real estate market in […]
Egypt’s Real Estate Market Booms: Rising Prices Are Not a Bubble
Despite speculation about a potential real estate bubble due to projects backed by Gulf investors along Egypt’s North Coast and the Red Sea, market experts affirm that Egyptian real estate is built on solid foundations and shows no signs of an imminent bubble. The increase in prices is primarily attributed to rising construction and financing […]
How Smart Building Technologies Are Transforming Modern Real Estate Developments
Dubai is witnessing a rapid shift toward smart and sustainable buildings with innovative philosophies in response to growing energy needs and digital integration. These buildings emerge as interactive environmental models that rely on predictive maintenance, efficient energy management, and smart technologies as core standards, creating a qualitative leap in the real estate sector. This development […]
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Rates Drop to 6.18%, Reflecting Bond Market Volatility
Mortgage rates edged slightly lower on Wednesday compared to last week, driven by bond market fluctuations due to mixed economic indicators: a weak November jobs report and a lukewarm inflation reading that may be overly optimistic. The average interest rate on 30-year fixed mortgages fell to 6.18% for the week ending December 24, down from […]
El-Batrawy: The Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform Is the First Integrated National Project to Organize the Real Estate Market
Ahmed El-Batrawy, Chairman and Founder of the Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform, stated that the platform represents the first fully integrated national project aimed at organizing the real estate market. It was developed entirely by young Egyptian professionals with the goal of enhancing transparency and effectively regulating buying and selling processes. El-Batrawy noted that the […]
Ahmed El-Batrawy: Hundreds of Thousands Used the Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform Smoothly and Without Issues
Ahmed El-Batrawy, Chairman and Founder of the Official Egyptian Real Estate Platform, explained that the platform successfully and securely accommodated hundreds of thousands of users during the recent offering. During his interview with broadcaster Lama Gabreel on the program “Studio Extra”, he pointed out that user interaction was smooth and straightforward, with multiple payment options […]