The Trinidad and Tobago real estate market’s fortunes have long been tied to those of the oil sector. Between 1991 and 2006 house prices more than quadrupled as the country’s hydrocarbons and petrochemicals industries grew strongly. This stoked a construction boom that led to the rapid development of grade-A office and residential properties. Following the 2008 financial crisis, prices dropped...
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Chapter | Real Estate & Construction from The Report: Trinidad & Tobago 2016
Although low oil and gas prices in 2015 had a negative economic effect on the Trinidad and Tobago, the current government is pursuing a series of reforms aimed at both strengthening the important energy sector and diversifying the wider economy.
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Colombia 2016
Colombia’s construction sector remains an engine of economic development, both as a driver for employment and a significant contributor to GDP. In 2014 the sector grew by 9.9%, and accounted for over 1.4m direct jobs, according to Colombia’s National Statistics Bureau. Much is now resting on a new stimulus package launched in May 2015, the Plan for Production and Employment. The $6.2bn plan,...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Peru 2016
Peru’s construction sector is experiencing a slight deceleration, falling from a few years of double-digit growth to more conservative figures in 2014 and 2015, following a reduction in public expenditure. Upcoming elections in 2016 and related government change can be expected to slow the rate of projects being allocated over the short term. However, a significant number of works in the...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Mexico 2015
As the recent constitutional reforms start to have an impact on the Mexican economy, construction activity is poised to grow. Total investment in the construction sector reached $148bn in 2014, according to the Mexican Chamber of Construction, of which 75% was accounted for by private investment. Though construction continues to be a volatile activity, the sector remains a key component of the...
At a time when a number of major Latin American economies, including Brazil and Venezuela, are heading toward recession, Mexico’s economy stands out in the region for its resilience. The country is expected to maintain a solid economic performance in 2015 and beyond, with the IMF estimating GDP growth of 3% and 3.3% in 2015 and 2016, respectively.