Demand for housing dips on Doha’s outskirts
The demand for housing has stagnated in some places on the outskirts of Doha and even dipped in certain cases, the Gulf Times reported citing sources within the real estate sector.
This is happening as many people are keen to shift to more conveniently located areas within Doha city, they pointed out.
“Even as brokers try hard to find tenants, a number of units have been lying vacant in places such as Al Sailiyah, Al Rayyan, Muaither and others — which are located far from the heart of Doha — for a few months now,” said a real estate broker.
He said many people who would earlier look for accommodation outside Doha now preferred to live in city areas such as Thumama, Mansoura, Najma, Mamoura, Hilal and Old Airport, among others.
The large availability of vacant units, convenient locations, easier access to different services such as public transport, less commuting time and stabilisation of rents in some cases are the key factors behind this trend, according to sources.
“While some of these places are already crowded, such as Mansoura, they continue to attract more people due to their convenient and central location. Besides, areas like Thumama are also fast emerging as preferred residential hubs,” said a resident.
Meanwhile, another broker said some landlords were not willing to lower rents despite getting no tenants for months. “Even though some units lie vacant for a few months, landlords are not willing to reduce rents. And even if there is a reduction, it is mostly marginal - not exceeding a few hundred riyals,” he noted.
While there is a demand for all types of residential units, many potential tenants — especially those planning to shift from outside Doha — look for “affordable” options in villas.
“Many people cannot afford to live in proper apartments, where rents may begin at QR5,000 even for small units, and prefer to stay in villa portions due to the lower rents.
For example, a studio-type unit in such a villa may cost around QR2,500 depending on the quality and location of the place,” said a broker.
There is also a high demand for 1BHK flats while some families — especially those with kids — look for 2BHK ones within villas, the sources added.
Courtesy: gulf-times.com
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Proximity to work places from accommodations wouldn't be a problem any longer once the Rail is up and running. God bless Qatar
People who live in the shared flats are actually doing favour to our earth & sky as they also share their cars & travel together to the markets / parks. ....... they are practical where as experts just discuss these issue in the hotels halls .............
Definitely not ql's best days in terms of quality of discussions and user interactions...
The answer is simple - BAN multiple occupancy in villas
"Many people cannot afford to live in proper apartments." - I guess this is the only sentence in this thread that bears some sort of truth.
MM:Here are my 2 cents - Why is everybody's acceptance/appreciation so important to you. This incessant need to be liked by all has replaced rational thinking. If someone offers you good advice, at least think about it. Taking or ignoring the advice is your prerogative.
Pointing fingers,shifting blame and being argumentative all the time is not healthy. You might be a kind,helpful and caring person as you say. But at times your posts/comments do not align with this persona.
Zack, In one breath you appreciate me { at my offer to air port } but at very next you don't listen to your mind again ........... I am good in your opinion but not as good as Rizks ....... this the root of trouble ...........
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MM - you know why other fellow QLers ignored your offer...because people don't take you seriously...based on your comments....everything you say is a joke...no one can take you seriously... Its like boy who cried wolf story...serious think...how long is it going to go, until you stop or someone stops you. If you are really like this in person...you need some professional advice my friend.
MM - you are totally hopeless indeed, you proved it. You are not a people person, that I can clearly see. I have even reach out to you in many good occasions to change your ways and lets put jokes aside sometimes. But to you...jokes and joys everyday...lets make fun of people attitude. How long is it going to go, before you lose respect. I guess this is why you are alone and this is why you create multiple accounts to make people think you have friends. I feel sorry for you....really!
Zack, Okay point out even a single bad advice from today's comments ...... You are ignorant my friend.
How easily you IGNORED my offer of free air port drop to one QLer ? ..........
MM - At Least Rizks don't provide bad advice to QLers and mocks other QLers. I see him as someone who is happy, lively and open to laughing, when he can.
zackm, you are wasting your time.....:(
Joys and patience to you and to All !
OMG, MM I don't know where you are coming from...I never expect anyone to be one-sided to my comments. I have an open view...even to you...I already requested you to change your ways and provide value advice that every QLers can benefit from...but I see continued resistance. Seeing this I know you will never change your ways... you will continue to make mockery on the QL forums...and I hope one day...the MODs see this and delete your MM QL Account and other multiples accounts you use. I do hope that MODS see that you are creating more nuisance in QL than adding value...and hopefully remove you or ban you from QL. That I pray!
So you want others to bow to you & you want it by force ? ......... Are you okay ? .....................
MM... why are you so desperate to resist...and cause unneccessary mockery on QL. there are QLers, looking for solid advice... this is not a playground for you to use multiple IDs and throw your headless & Tail-less comments. I appreciate, if you can change your ways and be more proper with your advice.
Zack, That does not any difference more over , 100 wise persons have same / similar thinking .......... but even two fools won't agree on a certain point .........
So based on the similar thinking you can say that .....
We all know MM that Prize is one of your multiple accounts. MM=Prize (For those new in QL)
MM, You will get tired explaining zackm, better leave as your position is clear to all .
@sylvester furtado - I understand where you are coming from, we have hard earned money that we don't want to spend most on rent. Its choice we all have to make, sometimes there are hazards and accidents. Like for example: Villagio Fire Incident - safety was ignore and some parents paid the price of others mistakes, ignoring the safety standards. Even 2 fire fighters died from this incident. I am not saying don't rent the villa partitions...its your choice...for me, I have been here far to long to see how safety is ignored and people always trying to cut corners to pocket more money on others' expense. I have a family and I am always concerned for their well-being. If I was single, maybe I may choose villa partition as well, but one that has better safety standards and without faulty electrical wiring. Hope that answers your question. Thank You
Zack, They feed you how much you are able to chew ....... ......... they are favouring you my pal ...... be thankful ................
Zack, Thes kind of reports are seasonal , you should be mature enough by now { being with MM for the past few years } to interpret these ..... ........... When the demand decrease we upgrade our better housing at the same prices so it's still beneficial for expats { like you } ................
BTW MM, justice is done, when you unwarranted comments are deleted...even the MODs see that too! Now that's true justice for all
Quick question to zackm..wat if one wants to save a good amount of his salary and not spend 70% on his home..wat option does he have?..is he really concerned about the sprinklers in the ceiling?.
MM, can we get back to the subject! Whats your take on "Demand for housing dips on Doha’s outskirts" and offer fellow QLers any good advice. I think this dip in demand is good and more options for the residents in Qatar. It will give chance for market to breathe and also allow some adjustments for Qatar's economy. Maybe the government can add their input to provide affordable housing later (inshallah). What is your advice MM?
I highly appreciate Shuaib & Mufti for showing fairness in their thoughts ......... that's what we need in this world .......... justice ..........
Mufti, You are 100% right, but what to do with those unfortunate leg pullers ........ ....... they go one after the other like sheep ...............
MM deserves a noble prize for his posts.
One day you 'll definitely sit down & think about why did you say so many things against such a saint like fellow whose heart & soul was pure ......... !!
MM, even the MOD here has deleted your comments, please can't you take the hint...that enough is enough! You really need to change your ways...Also "the_rogue" comments that on the other chat forum for Brit on the subject for advice on "11bags for airport, needing big car...any advice" in which you have not provided any good advice!
Zack, Did you notice where 'the rogue' says '' its not my concern who say who and what.'' .......... ?
Get a hint from this small sentence and memorize .......
It is not just the unwanted, silly "philosophical" comments that come down from MM regularly. It is often when genuine information seekers get misguided by his comments as they are not regular QLers and do not "really know" MM. That is where it hurts most. He writes just for the sake of writing and then for the applauds after achieving some thousand of posts, Very often, his comments have no head or tail. Why misguide a person?
zackm: Thank you for your positive response, it definitely shows strong character. I too hope people start adding value to this site by posting informative and helpful comments. Resistance at all cost is the most senseless act there is.
If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living and this is "Qatar Living". :)
Btw, I clicked "like" on your comment :)
@shuaibh, thanks your support and response to how I responded to MM. I do agree that I have pushed too far with my comments. But seeing the mockery made by MM after all these years, someone needed to put him in his box. Bcoz it seems that no one would. Day after day, I do try to persuade him to give us some good comments. But when someone pushes too far...sometimes you need to do what you need to do...even if it hurts. I really do hope there is no more mockery and deluded joys coming from MM. Hope he can be a good Value member in this wonderful forum, that has been source of advice to all in Qatar. Hoping he change his ways!
zackm: I like reading your comments as they are quite informative and have always felt you are a level headed person. So when I see such comments where you say that you'd put a person in a cage with your dogs it's a little disappointing. If someone annoys, irritates and pushes your buttons in the wrong way, it's natural to get a bit miffed. But responding this way is not right for a lot of reasons. How a person reacts when he/she is angry gives some insight about them. This is just my opinion, ignore if you don't agree with it.
MM, you are totally correct on that. I need you to be adding value to QLers by giving them your proper and realistic view on your comments....not your mockery and JOYS
Go do some work MM, your Manager (teacher) is calling you about your home assignment yesterday. Btw...finishing you algebra assignment. I will make sure the bus driver drops you home after your special needs classes.
Oh I com-pre-hend...but I don't think you cum-pre-hand!
Zack, Who has the time to read your essays ......... ?
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Leran from me which failed to do till now ..........
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Don't respond to the comments you are UNABLE to comprehend .......
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You will be at peace ........ I guarantee it ...........
MM....Other cities spend too, its not only Qatar. You are right, I do benefit from the nice parks and some of the public facilities here. But roads, no way, all I see if poor constructed road, no fly overs, poor road planning, cutting corners here and there to put money in the pockets of the contractors, cheap parts. I am sure that...of QAR 9000 per person, half or more goes to some shabby contracting company or agency for nothing.
MM, the thing that irritates me, is your annoying comments, year after year. It is just joke to you, speaking like a loony with no perception of what actually entails for real life here in Qatar and your mockery of QLers who come forth looking for advice...all you throw down is useless comments with no value....that annoys me...at least try to change and add value. What makes you such a idiot...I don't know...but no one benefits from your useless comments...only you get joys from making them...you must be so lonely here in Qatar. I understand, you need to vent out your frustrations in mind and down there, blue balls must hurt some times...maybe there are times that you cry in your bed as well! Its ok, I get that of you...if you really need a friend, let me know. I will straighten you out, soon you will be speaking normal. Let me start by buying you ice cream, come come little one!
Ya, 9 K per month for A grade roads, greenery, flowers/ grass, parks 24/7 hrs emergency services ......... safety / life security ......... Did you pay a single Dirham for these FREE services since you were dropped here ? ..........
But if you are told that municipalty plus other depts spend 9000 Rials on each one of you & your friends ........ !!!
Zack, You lie a lot & too often !! So many cities from where you & your friends came don't have street lights for the past 60 years , day light snatchings , muggings are daily routine .......
Zack, You start spitting fire as early as you open your eye or your eye opens ........... What makes you speak filthy ? ........... As they say what what goes in comes out ........ is that true in this situation also ? ........... Nobody will ever wish anything from a such a hopeless guy as you ......... Don't get irritated as quickly just answer in a easy way possible for you .........
MM, all partition villas are fire hazards, they didn't go through the routine inspection for safety regulations. Check any partition villa, to see if there is any fire extinguishers or sprinklers? You will not find any here in Qatar! I rather not risk my life...but for you my friend, I will make a cage for you and my dogs put sprinklers for summer time. As promised, I will throw some data packs into the cage for your QL Forum trolling. So much Joys!!! Too Much Joys!!!...Btw nothing is for free, every time I go out I have to spend money, as soon as you step out of your house...its spending money.
Zack, Cool down my pal ......... You see if one get a studio for 2.5K then it's like a gold mine .......... we should not forget that the safety & security of our lives & property is included in this price ............. plus the FREE facilities the city offers to you ....... .......
No not Everyone MM, you belong in a cage, from time to time, I will throw some mobile data credits, so you can continue you useless jibber jabbers
There is a place for every one ............ One has to select which is suitable to you ..............
Thank you for your support. Joys to you.
Perhaps I'm wrong.. I was referring to the law about illegally partioning villas
Brit said, it was "illegal". Illegal means against a law. Ask brit which law he means. Joys.
what law, was there such thing! So much Joys! Too much Joys here!
Because nobody cares about the laws! Joys to all.
i thought that "studio type" accomodation in a villa was illegal ...So why are the "brokers" marketing them