Another thread on property

Zenon
By Zenon

Hi All

I'm new to QL. I am looking to move to Doha in the next three months.

My firm will provide me with a handy housing allowance - and I'd like to put this towards an appreciating asset - rather then waste it on expensive rent. Therefore questions are:

1. Is now a good time to buy?
2. If so where would you suggest (2 adults to young kids)? Apartments are ok.
2. Will it be possible for me to get a loan (as I will have just started a new role)?
3. What percentage do banks expect up front for a property in Qatar?
4. What actual legal title to I get? Is it true "free hold" or is it only possible to get 99 year lease hold?

Cheers

By samiraf85• 10 Jun 2008 00:02
samiraf85

Whoami is right...

By Zenon• 31 May 2008 12:52
Zenon

Thanks Whoami - then why do they call it "freehold" - that's not true freehold as far as I am concerned lol

By whoami• 30 May 2008 22:35
whoami

there is nothing more than a 99year lease on leasehold.

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By Zenon• 30 May 2008 19:17
Zenon

Thanks for that Speed! Hay one last thing, is it true on Pearl you can obtain something better then 99 year lease?

By SPEED• 30 May 2008 09:00
SPEED

See if this will help you !!

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/95933

Otherwise, you may search for real estate on QL.

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