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Property Talk - Abu Dhabi commercial sector and global investment opportunities
In this edition of Property Talk Phil Blizzard talks to real estate experts Chris Allan and Porush Jhunjhunwala to discuss, first, real estate investment opportunities in three global cities - London, New York and Kuala Lumpur, and then takes a look at the commercial sector in Abu Dhabi.
Damac launches Suites and Spas at Cityscape Global
Damac Properties are adding a hospitality element to their diverse portfolio as Phil Blizzard discovered at Cityscape Global. Ziad El Chaar, MD, Damac Properties talks on how they have survived the real estate downturn, their developments and projects across the retail, residential and commercial sectors.
Cityscape Global 2011 opens in Dubai
The 10th edition of Dubai's premier real estate event Cityscape opened with an announcement from master developer Nakheel on a new project on Palm Jumeirah. Phil Blizzard reports on who is participating at the event, which is described by the organisers as the largest B2B real estate brand in the Middle East.
Nakheel Chairman announces new project on Palm Jumeirah
The first new property development announcement in recent years by master planner Nakheel was made at Cityscape Global. Phil Blizzard spoke to Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman, Nakheel about the Palm Residence development which will be located off the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, also about their current focus and the fate of the QE2 cruise liner.
Dubai Real Estate Review - Residential sector pt 2
Phil Blizzard continues this special report by talking to industry experts from Jones Lang La Salle and Asteco about trends which are impacting the residential sector of the real estate market. These range from the new visa law for property investors through to the effect of the new Metro Green Line on rental values, and also the "flight to quality".
Dubai Real Estate Review - Residential sector pt 1
From Palm Jumeirah to Discovery Gardens, Jumeirah Lake Towers to International City the residential sector of the real estate market has varying dynamics. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to industry experts from Asteco and Seven Tides and visits various locations across Dubai to see how the market has performed, so far, in 2011 from the perspective of both investor and tenant.
UAE encouraged to go green with introduction of carbon credits
In this edition of Property Talk the focus is 'Building for the Future' as Phil Blizzard speaks to Adnan Sharafi, Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council. They discuss the council's role in developing sustainable properties, the significant energy loss in buildings and the introduction, in line with other countries around the world, of carbon credits.
Qatar property market remains stable in Q2
Property Talk with a focus on the Qatar real estate market saw low transactional activity during Q2, but the prospects are strong ahead of Qatar 2022. Join Phil Blizzard and Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management for details and also some indication of real estate trends for the latter part of 2011.
Asteco says Abu Dhabi property market continues to soften
Property Talk looks at the Abu Dhabi real estate market activities for the second quarter of 2011, which saw a general softening in the capital. Join Phil Blizzard and Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management for details and some indication of real estate trends for the latter part of 2011.
Dubai property market steady in second quarter
Property Talk looking at the Dubai real estate market activities for the second quarter of 2011 which saw stability for certain sectors and a decline in others. Join Phil Blizzard and Elaine Jones, CEO, Asteco Property Management for details and also some indication of real estate trends for the latter part of 2011.
Rent increase during Q2 for villas in Dubai
The Q2 report for the Dubai Real Estate market from Jones Lang LaSalle shows an increase in villa rental rates and a decline in rates for apartments. Phil Blizzard talks to Jesse Downs Head of Management Consulting, Jones Lang LaSalle about the key findings of the report which covers the sectors of hospitality, residential, office and retail.
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Short term property management targets summer holidays
Christiane Murray, Head of Property Management, Landmark Property Management offers some practical advice on how to take care of your property when you go away for a summer vacation. She also talks to Phil Blizzard on the services offered by property management (PM) companies, compared to facility management (FM) organisations, and how a short time contract may offer 'peace of mind' when on vacation.
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Emrill display an innovative use of IT in FM
Integrated Facilities Management (FM) organisation Emrill won the "Innovative Use of IT in FM" at the Facilities Management Middle East Awards for their online customer portal. Phil Blizzard spoke to Ben Churchill, MD, Emrill Services LLC at the launch about the customer experience and what the portal offers.
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EFS offers advice on Facilities Management
Keith Birch, Head of Business Development, EFS, a facilities management (FM) company talks about the various services which should be provided by a creditable FM organisation, from the perspective of both commercial and residential properties. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about how FM has moved on from being a 'fix it' service to being a total management operations provider and one which these days embrace the important aspect of sustainability.
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Arabian World Construction Summit honours winners of the MEED Quality Awards
The winners of the debut MEED Quality Awards for Projects were honoured at the Arabian World Construction Summit held in Abu Dhabi. Major projects across the region were recognised for their quality by a panel of industry experts, with the winner of the MEED GCC Project of the Year going to Burj Khalifa in Dubai, as Phil Blizzard reports.
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