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The local real estate sector continues to send out mixed messages. While Kuwait’s residential segment is clearly on the rise, other components of the market are struggling to rebound from the downturn in the property market in 2009 and, more recently, domestic political concerns.

Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Algeria 2012

With an extensive array of public works projects stretching across sectors as varied as transport, tourism, construction materials and culture, opportunities are numerous for further exploitation in Algeria’s construction sector. Roads are a priority, and special efforts have been made to develop urban rail systems as an additional measure to help ease congestion. Projecting an estimated value of...

Oil and gas production continues to dominate the Algerian economy, accounting for almost all of exports, close to half of government revenue and over a third of GDP. In recent years non-hydrocarbons GDP has outstripped wider economic growth, though this is largely driven by public spending rather than private sector activity.

With greater emphasis being placed on quality rather than quantity, the real estate sector is witnessing increasing competition in the facilities management sphere, presenting opportunities to experienced companies looking to maintain both commercial and residential buildings.

What is your assessment of investor sentiment regarding the property market?

For real estate developers who are used to wide margins and off-plan sales, the current market in Qatar is proving to be trying. In a post-crisis environment where demand has been significantly depressed, particularly in sales, it has been difficult for developers to shift units. The last 12 months have therefore been a period of reflection and...

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