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
Key Takeaways Marina District is a waterfront neighborhood in Lusail with residential towers, public promenades, retail, and leisure facilities. FGREALTY’s current listings include apartments from around QAR 1.25 million, with larger residences priced higher. Foreign buyers can purchase eligible property in designated freehold areas, subject to Qatar’s ownership regulations. Waterfront
Key Takeaways Vacancy risk means the possibility of a property remaining unoccupied between tenants or taking longer to lease. Qatar does not publish one reliable national residential vacancy rate, so investors need to assess several indicators together. More available properties can increase competition between landlords, especially when similar units target
Key Takeaways FGREALTY has received the Platinum Award from Qatari Diar for its real estate performance in Lusail. Lusail spans approximately 38 square kilometers and comprises 19 integrated districts. The city is planned for more than 200,000 residents and around 170,000 workers. Lusail offers apartments, villas, townhouses, penthouses, land, retail,