Month: September 2026

Reading time: 3 MinutesOver the past few years, the financial market has witnessed the initial public offering (IPO) of several real estate companies. The performance of their shares after listing has varied, with some even trading below their IPO price. A drop in share price after listing does not necessarily mean the company was undervalued, just as a rise does not necessarily indicate a fair valuation; market prices are governed by numerous and constantly changing factors. Read more

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe culture of residential unit buyers and real estate investors has undergone a fundamental shift; the "serviced and actually utilized area" has become the primary criterion for accurate and fair valuation, moving away from the total area stated in the title deed or used as an attractive advertising factor. This shift has led the beneficiary of any building, regardless of its type, to take into account the difference between wasted space and the "built-up area" that incurred costs… Read more

Reading time: 2 MinutesIn a survey conducted by «Amlak Newspaper,» planning and engineering experts unanimously agreed that efficient space allocation and functional use of every square meter are the true criteria for increasing a property’s value and influencing the buyer’s decision, emphasizing that poor planning and wasted space undermine a home’s practical value due to the impact of first impressions. Eng. Abdulqader Al-Hamad: Efficient Layout Is More Important Than Total Area. Engineer Abdulqader Al-Hamad explained—… Read more