The closely linked construction and real estate sectors are, along with tourism and the financial services sector, the main pillars of the Bahamas' economy.
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Economic update | Building and Selling
22 Jul 2010
As evidenced by Sarawak’s positive performance across a variety of subsectors, its economy is already among the most diversified in Malaysia, even before the impending wave of industrial projects begins to contribute. Financial incentives and substantial investments in infrastructure appear to have generated considerable international interest from a range of industries.
Jordan’s stable political environment, as well as the robust growth projections for its economy, should ensure near term investment inflows continue to fuel growth across the board; however, regional instability has been having a negative impact on the country’s tourism sector and rising refugee numbers are putting increased pressure on state services.
Chapter | Real Estate from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
A young population and rising disposable incomes signal an optimistic future for the Saudi Arabian real estate sector. With the population growing at a rate of 2.6% per year, the need for housing is expanding rapidly, especially given that 67% of Saudis are under the age of 30. The retail segment also offers significant opportunities for developers, with vacancy rates at shopping centres in...
Articles & Analysis | Expanding population and a rise in tourism boost demand for real estate in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
A young and growing population coupled with rising disposable income signals an optimistic future for the Saudi Arabian real estate sector and its developers. While the market, which has grown at a steady rate in recent years, seems poised for an uptick, a number of impediments related to land, financing and affordability remain, meaning that...
Articles & Analysis | New trusts and funding vehicles aid property investment in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
The opportunities for investors to place capital and for developers to access funding are expanding as Saudi Arabia’s real estate market grows and matures. Indeed, there is an increasing realisation that real estate in the Kingdom is a sound asset class and, consequently, more funds are beginning to eye the market as a means of generating...