Increasing Dubai Real Estate Demand Pushes up Market Prices
May 3, 2012 Leave a comment
Dubai’s residential real estate market is witnessing a rise in property prices with properties in key areas reaching the prices of early 2008. The number of transactions is rising month on month and rental trends have shown positive figures, according to a recent industry report.
Dubai is expecting to see around 28,000 new units completed this year with the majority falling in the popular freehold areas. The ever popular Dubai Marina is expected to see 3,081 units completed in 2012 as rents continue to push demand in Dubai’s premium locations.
Last year most of the completions were apartments that are proving to be very popular with international investors. The report quoted that “the general rental trend across the market is positive” which has resulted in many investors buy Dubai property for their next property investments.
The Dubai apartment and villas market has also seen increased interest towards the end of 2011 and in the first quarter of 2012. Villas are becoming a popular choice for people who want to buy a property in Dubai as a second home or investment and one property industry expert stated: “This trend has continued in 2012 with sale indices now three percent higher than in January 2008.”
The recent changes in the law have made property in Abu Dhabi and Dubai a hot property buying ground literally. Although many real estate experts had actually predicted that the changes would come, there was much speculation. However, the changes mean that real estate in Abu Dhabi will have the prices soaring. Many are predicting that the value will go up to GBP 30 billion in a couple of years!
The news has shown a positive light on Dubai’s real estate market and more investors are returning to the emirate while properties are still well-priced. Dubai is expected to perform very well in 2012 and investors are keen to grab the opportunity with both hands before prices rise.