Are You Looking to Invest in Qatar Real Estate?

There are plenty of investment opportunities when it comes to real estate in Qatar, thanks largely due to the booming construction sector there. If you are interested in knowing more about owning property in Qatar, read on:

Freehold or leasehold?

There are different rules for Qataris and outsiders when it comes to owning real estate. For non-Qataris, there are specific areas where they can buy freehold property. West Bay Lagoon, and The Pearl-Qatar and Barwa — Al Khor City are among the properties that foreigners can invest in. Resident visas are given to foreigners if they buy freehold real estate.

Apart from freehold properties, there are leasehold properties that expats can buy. Non-Qataris are allowed to rent, sub-let or even transfer property lease to someone else. Among leasehold properties that expats are allowed to buy when it comes to real estate in Qatar include Doha international airport, Old Al Ghanim, Fariq Abdul Aziz, and Rawdat Al Khail.

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