Benefitting from strong ties to both Europe and the Arab world, Morocco has the right ingredients for future growth: low inflation, political stability, an industrial base and a favourable climate. With the outlook improving for Morocco’s trade partners and the lower price of oil – of which the country is a net importer – most observers expect growth to be even stronger in 2015, with estimates ranging from 4.4% to 5.0%.
Demand for rental space in the office segment of Thailand’s property market is tipped to rise at double-digit rates this year, outpacing growth forecasts for both the real estate sector and the broader economy, and adding pressure to already limited supply.
Following successful completion of the Papua New Guinea liquefied natural gas project, the country is experiencing a surge of optimism about foreign investment and overall economic growth. PNG remains favoured by its traditional investors such as Australia, but it is increasingly a target for new players, including China and Japan.
With real estate prices in Papua New Guinea gradually coming down, is the country likely to see an end to its property boom?
The construction boom from the Papua New Guinea liquefied natural gas project may be slowing after years of fast growth, but the sector is still in the midst of expansion, led by infrastructure projects ahead of the 2015 Pacific Games. An opportunity to showcase the country’s rapid development and natural beauty, the games prompted major upgrades to stadia and transport...
Much like the construction industry, Papua New Guinea’s real estate sector has recorded strong growth in recent years as the nation rolled out its $19bn PNG liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Rising inflation, as recorded in the country’s consumer price index (CPI) housing category, saw property prices and rental rates spike between 2008 and 2013. This trend continued...
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