Al Kharayej is planned around 42 residential towers, with a layout that combines medium- to high-density housing, landscaped public spaces, and proximity to Lusail’s waterfront and golf facilities. Its appeal is not simply that it sits within one of Qatar’s major planned cities. Buyers can find a residential district with
A resale property can look straightforward: the unit is built, the location is established, and you can inspect what you are buying. But the condition of the apartment is only one part of the decision. Before paying a deposit or signing an agreement, a buyer needs to establish that the
Key Takeaways Law No. 11 of 2026 establishes a formal owners’ association for jointly owned properties with three or more unit owners. The law is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Registered associations will have their own legal identity, finances, management board, and operating account. Owners must contribute
Key Takeaways JMJ Group Holding officially opened The OQ Residences Waterfront in Lusail’s Waterfront District on 15 October 2026. The ceremony took place at The OQ Residences, with H.E. Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Al Thani in attendance. This is the OQ brand’s first move from hospitality (The OQ
Cityscape Qatar returns to Doha from October 27 to 29, bringing developers, investors, property professionals, and homebuyers together at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). More than 70 developers are expected, and the exhibition will feature over 400 live projects. It will be a practical opportunity to compare developments,
A New Chapter in the Development of Real Estate Professionals FGREALTY successfully hosted the first agent academy in the industry, where real estate professionals gathered for a day of learning and discussion. The session was the first edition of an initiative spearheaded by FGREALTY Founder and CEO Serban Gabriel Spirea,
Key Takeaways The fourth Qatar Real Estate Forum will take place during October 27-29, 2026, in conjunction with Cityscape Qatar. Sessions on REITs and tokenization will explore how to get into the real estate market without having to buy property outright. The agenda includes an update on the Owners’ Association
Key Takeaways Mortgage eligibility in Qatar depends on residency, income, property type, and the lender’s criteria. Qatar Central Bank’s published rules set maximum financing limits for different borrower and property categories. Commercial Bank advertises non-resident financing of up to 60% for completed properties. A bank’s advertised maximum is not a
Key Takeaways Qatar’s Ministry of Justice publishes weekly and monthly real estate transaction bulletins. Transaction value shows the total value of registered sales, while transaction count shows how many transactions occurred. Rising transaction value does not automatically mean property prices have increased. Municipality-level data helps identify where registered sales activity
Key Takeaways Qatar has 10 designated freehold areas for non-Qatari property buyers under the updated 2026 list. Foreign buyers can also access designated areas through usufruct rights, generally for up to 99 years, subject to applicable rules. The main freehold options include The Pearl, Lusail, West Bay (Legtaifiya), and several