1. If this is to be bought as a long-term investment (over ten years), do you believe there will be sustained growth beyond the current property bubble?

2. What are the threats that exist to current property values in Doha? Can you foresee any international conflicts in the next two years that could wipe out the current property boom?

3. What will be the effect in the medium term (five to ten years) of continued property development on prices?

4. Are there reliable data on how the expatriate population will grow over the next five to ten years? Do you know whether there will be a growth in single people versus families, or vice versa. How will this affect demand for flats versus villas?

5. Is the current property boom caused by real demand, or by an increase in liquidity in Qatar because of high crude prices?

6. What is the proposed lifespan for the development? Is this lifespan supported by structural engineers reports?

7. If buying a property before completion, is it likely that it will be finished to a high standard?

8. If part of the value of the property is based on its views, what guarantees exist that future development will not compromise this value?

9. What guarantees will you receive that the complex will be maintained properly until you wish to sell?

10. What is the likelihood that finance terms will change over the course of your loan?