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.
While 2015 brought growth in Brunei Darussalam’s real estate sector, a further cooling of the economy points to a slowdown in the Sultanate’s property market for the rest of this year.
Articles & Analysis | Construction of a bridge and new manufacturing hub to bring economic benefits to Brunei Darussalam from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
A number of large-scale construction projects are currently being rolled out in Brunei Darussalam that look set to make a significant contribution to the national economy, greatly facilitating the Sultanate’s connectivity and potentially leading to further substantial construction opportunities. In addition, several small-sized infrastructure...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Bobby Chua, Vice-Chairman, Swee: Interview from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
To what extent has connectivity improved in recent years, and what can be done to further upgrade Brunei Darussalam’s transport network?
Articles & Analysis | Changes in property ownership laws affect real estate market in Brunei Darussalam from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
As a result of a 2012 law that restricts property ownership in the Sultanate to citizens, as well as plans to institute sharia law in the country, Brunei Darussalam has become a profitable market in which to sell overseas property. Indeed, investment opportunities in Brunei Darussalam’s property market have proved to be unattractive for...