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Services Report Highlights Valuations Sales prices Values. Transactions involving completed properties Mortgage and Secured Lending showed an increase in values of 5% from AED 5.39 billion in Portfolio Valuations The downward price corrections witnessed throughout Q4 2018 to AED 5.64 billion in Q1 2019. Additionally, there 2018 continued in Q1 2019, albeit at a slightly slower was a significant uplift in values for off-plan properties of Advisory and Research pace than witnessed in Q4 2018. Average apartment sales 35%, from AED 5.82 billion in Q4 2018 to AED 7.85 billion Financial Feasibilities prices were down 3% from the last quarter, while average in Q1 2019. villa prices were down 1% from Q4 2018. Highest and Best Use Studies Market outlook Market Research Rental rates Conceptual Advisory and Project Positioning Studies Over 20,000 new residential units were delivered in 2018 Project Redevelopment/Repositioning Advisory As in previous quarters, we witnessed a continued and the projections for 2019 are for a similar or even downward pressure on rents in Q1 2019. This is a higher number (est. 25,000 to 30,000 units), as many of Investment Strategies – Acquisition and Disposal consequence of additional supply being added to the the 2014-16 off-plan projects will be delivered. This will market, thus offering more choice to the potential tenant. ensure Dubai’s residential market remains highly occupier Sales and Leasing Average rents saw a further 2% decrease in the apartment and buyer friendly, due to the wide variety of options Commercial and villa markets from Q4 2018. available at competitive prices/rates. Industrial Transactions Residential Retail Volumes. The completed unit market witnessed a small decline in transactional volumes in Q1 2019 with a 1% Property/Facilities Management decrease compared with Q4 2018, from 3,278 to 3,230 units. In contrast, the volume of off-plan transactions Commercial was up 10% on Q4 2018. Perhaps this figure is even more Mixed-Use significant given the 33% increase in volumes in Q4 2018 Residential when compared with Q3 2018. International Properties London Off-Plan Residential International Homes and Investments International Relocations Residential Market Q1 2019 Snapshot Price Movements Completed Unit Transactions Apartments Villas Volumes Values QoQ −3% QoQ −1% QoQ -1% QoQ +5% Rental Movements Off-Plan Unit Transactions Apartments Villas Volumes Values QoQ −2% QoQ −2% QoQ +10% QoQ +35% The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 1
Further price declines witnessed in Q1, however off-plan sales remain strong The downward price corrections witnessed throughout 2018 service charges and guaranteed rental returns. It is also worth continued in Q1 2019, albeit at a slightly slower pace than noting that off-plan inventories are largely focused on the witnessed in Q4 2018. Average apartment sales prices were affordable, mid-market options, which is likely to be having a down 3% from the last quarter, while average villa prices were positive effect on absorption rates. down 1% from Q4 2018. However perhaps more interestingly, in locations where the Off-plan sales continued to dominate the market in Q1, which largest amount of transactions have taken place in Q1, such indicates the incentives offered by developers are having the as MBR City, it is clear there is a growing demand for more desired effect. These incentives include 5-year post-handover innovative living solutions. More information is included later payment plans, the rebate of registration fees, freezing property in this report. HOT TOPIC Co-living spaces are set to change the face of Dubai’s off-plan residential market as their popularity gains pace. Simply put, the concept of co-living spaces is focused around the buyer or tenant being able to live and work in the same location; a detail which is important for many who do not want to be caught up in a long daily commute. As such, developers are now creating spaces that address the business and leisure requirements of residents, all in one development. In terms of the more established communities, Dubai Silicon Oasis has had success with co-living and co-working spaces as has Tecom with its Internet and Media Cities and Knowledge Village. More recently, Nshama launched UNA located at the Town Square community and Emaar, The Collective and Socio at MBR City. Apartments: Quarter-on-Quarter movement: (–3%) Villas: Quarter-on-Quarter movement: (–1%) Prices of apartments in Downtown, Dubailand, Dubai Motor Market sentiment in the villa community of The Lakes remained City and Dubai Silicon Oasis continued to remain resilient in the most positive, as there was no movement in prices from Q4 Q1, with these locations witnessing no price movement since 2018. In contrast to the previous quarter, The Meadows and the previous quarter. Small declines were seen in the Views Springs communities witnessed the highest price declines of and Discovery Gardens with a 1% decrease from Q4 2018. The 4%. Small price declines were seen in Jumeirah Park with a 1% highest declines were witnessed in International City, Dubai decrease, whilst Palm Jumeirah and Arabian Ranches both Sports City and Business Bay, all with a 7% decrease in prices witnessed a 2% decline from Q4 2018. since Q4 2018. Over 80% of the new stock delivered in 2018 was apartments, with a similar ratio set to be handed over in 2019. This might explain the consistently higher rate of price decline for apartments, as opposed to villas, given the greater level of supply on the market. The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 2
Apartments and Villas − Residential Sales Prices and Quarterly Change The World The Palm Deira Arabian Gulf Dubai The Palm Jebel Ali -6% Waterfront Q-o-Q 921 Movement 1,153 DUBAI MARINA -3% 977 JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS 897 -4% Q-o-Q Q-o-Q Movement JUMEIRAH LAKE TOWERS -2% 1,185 THE MEADOWS Movement Q-o-Q Movement 2,035 1,984 DUBAI 627 936 THE MEADOWS MARINA Palm Jumeirah PALM JUMEIRAH PALM JUMEIRAH Dubai DISCOVERY Maritime GARDENS City Bluewater -1% 636 Islands Q-o-Q Jumeirah Beach Residence 925 0% 965 Movement Q-o-Q DISCOVERY Movement GARDENS Dubai Marina Dubai Pearl THE GREENS Umm Suqeim Jumeirah Satwa Bur Dubai Media Internet 1,511 THE GREENS Burjuman Hamriya -4% 1,515 DOWNTOWN City City Badaa Centre 897 Ibn Battuta JLT Sufouh Al Wasl Deira Wuheida Jumeirah Greens Safa Mall The Q-o-Q Manara Umm Mamzar Gardens Heights Emirates TECOM Movement DOWNTOWN Trade Hurair Jebel Ali Freezone DIFC Hills Centre Karama Hor Al Anz 936 Jebel Ali Meadows Deira City THE SPRINGS 1,197 Discovery Mall of the Emirates Al Quoz Dubai Mall Oud Centre Downtown Village Gardens Jumeirah The Views Zabeel Metha Jebel Ali -4% Islands The Lakes Barsha Al Nahda 1,209 THE SPRINGS Jumeirah THE VIEWS Q-o-Q The Springs Barsha Movement Park Al Furjan Garhoud Sharjah Abu Dhabi -1% 1,103 THE VIEWS Airport Al Khail Q-o-Q Gate Free Zone Culture Twar Qusais 0% 868 1,114 Movement Village Technology Park -1% -4% THE LAKES Q-o-Q Q-o-Q Green Movement Jumeirah Q-o-Q Movement BUSINESS BAY Umm Community JUMEIRAH Ramool Movement International Golf Bu Kadra PARK Estates Media 1,107 0% 1,038 859 759 713 Dubai 728 -7% Production Meydan Dubai Investment Zone(IMPZ) Q-o-Q City Festival City Park JUMEIRAH THE LAKES Movement Q-o-Q BUSINESS BAY JUMEIRAH JUMEIRAH Dubiotech Movement VILLAGE Sports Nadd MOTOR CITY 713 Dubai PARK VILLAGE CIRCLE City Ras Al Khor Shamma Muhaisnah CIRCLE -7% 0% World Motor 703 Central City Nadd Q-o-Q MOTOR CITY Q-o-Q Al Hammar Movement Movement -7% Mirdif City 737 793 Centre Arabian DUBAI SILICON 704 Al Barari Q-o-Q Ranches OASIS Mirdif 0% Living Legends Movement 840 860 Ghoroob Mizar SPORTS CITY SPORTS CITY Q-o-Q Movement Al Waha Community DUBAI SILICON OASIS Nad Al Sheba 516 Warqaa 481 Shorooq 722 725 ARABIAN Dragon Mart INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Layan RANCHES ARABIAN CITY International CITY RANCHES City DUBAILAND DUBAILAND Dubailand +2% Dubai Silicon Oasis Khwaneej Q-o-Q Awir Movement Academic City Figures in AED/Sq Ft Villa Sales Q4 2018 Villa Sales Q1 2019 Apartment Sales Q4 2018 Apartment Sales Q1 2019 QoQ Movement Source: REIDIN & Chestertons The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 4 The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 5
450,000 0% 400,000 Supply continues to be a major factor causing Villas − Residential Market Rent and Quarterly Change 350,000 -1% PERCENTAGE CHANGE PERCENTAGE CHANGE downward corrections in the rental market AED RENTAL RATES 300,000 -2% 250,000 As in previous quarters, there was continued downward Apartments: Quarter-on-Quarter movement: (– 2%) 200,000 450,000 0% pressure on rents in Q1 2019. This was a consequence of -3% 150,000 400,000 additional supply being added to the market, thus offering In the apartment market, the biggest declines were seen in 100,000 350,000 -1% more choice to potential tenants. Average rents saw a further Dubai Motor City, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Sports City and -4% AED RENTAL RATES 2% decrease in the apartment and villa markets from Q4 2018. JLT – all of which witnessed a 4% decline from Q4 2018. Popular 50,000 300,000 established communities, such as Dubai Marina and Business -2% 250,000- -5% Due to additional stock being available and limited new Bay, have remained resilient with no movement in rates since Arabian The The The Lakes Victory Al Furjan JVT Jumeirah Jumeirah Palm demand, the most important consideration for landlords in the last quarter. 200,000 Ranches Springs Meadows Heights Islands Golf Estates Jumeirah -3% maintaining a decent return on investment is avoiding long 150,000 Figures in AED/Sq Ft 2BR 3BR 4BR 5BR QoQ Movement void periods. This means they have to consider offering not In contrast to findings in the latter part of 2018, where smaller Source: Propertyfinder & Chestertons 100,000 -4% only lower rental rates but also incentives to attract and retain format apartments and studio apartments were the most 50,000 tenants. Current incentives being offered to tenants include; affected by market adjustments, in Q1 2019 it was 2 and 3 BR multiple rent cheques (some of which extend to monthly apartments which were most affected with an average 3% - -5% Arabian The The The Lakes Victory Al Furjan JVT Jumeirah Jumeirah Palm payments), rent-free periods, waiver of security deposits, decline in rental rates. There was no movement in average Ranches Springs Meadows Heights Islands Golf Estates Jumeirah multiple cheques to cover utility bills, shorter term leases and in rental rates for studio apartments. some cases we have witnessed landlords covering the cost of Figures in AED/Sq Ft 2BR 3BR 4BR 5BR QoQ Movement agency fees. Villas: Quarter-on-Quarter movement: (– 2%) Source: Propertyfinder & Chestertons 450,000 0% Short-term, 400,000 Airbnb style rentals are becoming more popular In the villa market, the biggest rental decline was witnessed in with landlords as the downward corrections continue in the JVT at 5% from Q4 2018 with the most resilient locations being 350,000 -1% HOT TOPIC long term rental market. Last year, figures show occupancy Jumeirah Golf Estates, Jumeirah Islands and The Lakes with no PERCENTAGE CHANGE Rent-to-Own (RTO) schemes are set to gain momentum in 2019 in Dubai’s residential market. Whilst still in their relative infancy AED RENTAL RATES rates were at 65%, across the board, during Dubai’s peak 300,000 movement in rental rates from Q4 2018. -2% with a number of legal and regulatory issues still to be addressed, it is likely they will boost investor interest and stimulate absorption season. Such rentals are preferable for those undertaking 250,000 rates as developers can tap into a new buyer segment. A pool of buyers with good salaries but without the cash reserves to afford the project work or who are on probation, as these individuals are The smallest format 2 BR villa appeared to witness the biggest 200,000 25% down payment. Or those buyers who are unsure about future market trends. We predict this could place further pressure on the unable to commit to traditional annual rental contracts as the declines with an average 5% decrease in rents from the previous -3% 150,000 traditional rental market as prospective buyers will opt in favour of this model to avoid getting caught in the ‘rent trap’. RTO deals can tenancy cannot be registered if the residency visa is still to be quarter. currently be found in areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Sports City. granted. 100,000 -4% 50,000 Figures in AED/Sq Ft Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR QoQ Change Source: Propertyfinder & Chestertons Apartments - Arabian− Residential The The Market Rent andAlQuarterly The Lakes Victory Furjan JVT Change Jumeirah Jumeirah Palm -5% Ranches Springs Meadows Heights Islands Golf Estates Jumeirah 250,000 1% Figures in AED/Sq Ft 2BR 3BR 4BR 5BR QoQ Movement Source: Propertyfinder & Chestertons Figures in AED/Sq Ft Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR QoQ Change 0% 200,000 Source: Propertyfinder & Chestertons PERCENTAGE CHANGE PERCENTAGE CHANGE AED RENTAL RATES AED RENTAL RATES -1% 150,000 250,000 1% -2% 100,000 0% 200,000 -3% -1% 50,000 150,000 -4% -2% - -5% 100,000 Business Bay DIFC Discovery Downtown Dubai Marina Dubai Dubai Dubailand International JLT JVC The Greens The Views Dubai Gardens Dubai Silicon Oasis Sports City City Motor City -3% 50,000 Figures in AED/Sq Ft 1BR 2BR 3BR QoQ Change -4% Studio Source: Propertyfinder & Chestertons - The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 6 The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 -5% 7 Business Bay DIFC Discovery Downtown Dubai Marina Dubai Dubai Dubailand International JLT JVC The Greens The Views Dubai Gardens Dubai Silicon Oasis1% Sports City City Motor City
Off-plan sales dominated the market in Q1, Volume of Residential Transactions Q1 2019 (Number of Units) where demand is being seen for innovative living solutions 6,000 Overall, transactional activity was on the rise in the first quarter In contrast, the volume of off-plan transactions was up 10% on Q4 of 2019. However, going forward, interest rate hikes could pose 2018. Perhaps this figure is even more significant given the 33% 5,000 a potential threat to investors in the UAE. In October 2018, the increase in volumes in Q4 2018 compared with Q3 2018. This 4,965 FED increased interest rates by 25 basis points, with another could be due to the attractive incentives offered by developers to 4,000 4,514 hike taking place in December 2018. As the Dirham is pegged entice buyers - coupled with the fact that inventories are mostly to the US dollar, interest rates rose in the Emirates as well. Two focused on mid-market, affordable properties, as well as options 3,000 3,278 Completed Properties 3,230 additional rate hikes are expected in the US during 2019, which for more innovative living solutions. Off-plan 2,000 will immediately correlate to interest rate increases in the UAE. Dubailand continued to be the most popular community in terms 1,000 6,000 Q1 data suggests high demand for certain off-plan projects. The of ready unit transaction volumes as it was in Q4 2018 and MBR Figures in AED/Sq Ft highest performing of which, in terms of volumes, was at MBR. City was the most popular off-plan location. 0 5,000 Source: REIDIN & Chestertons Q4 2018 Q1 2019 From the total number of all transactions which took place in Q1 4,965 at MBR, just over 70% were for Emaar projects; with Collective Transaction Values 4,000 4,514 Tower and Socio at Dubai Hills representing most of those sales. 3,000 3,278 Completed Propertie Both of these projects are centered on co-living spaces. These Quarter-on-Quarter Movement (Completed Units): +5% 3,230 spaces are aimed at a younger buyer and tenant profile offering Quarter-on-Quarter Movement (Off-Plan Units): +35% Figures in AED/Sq Ft Completed Properties Off-plan 2,000 Source: REIDIN & Chestertons Off-plan an all-inclusive, holistic living space where they can live and work within the same neighbourhood. Transactions involving completed properties showed an increase HOT TOPIC 1,000 in values of 5% from AED 5.39 billion in Q4 2018 to AED 5.64 Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced new plans to secure Foreign Direct Investment into the UAE which could Figures have a Ft in AED/Sq Of Dubai’s existing residential projects, Dubailand, Dubai billion in Q1 2019. Additionally, there was a significant uplift in 0 Source: REIDIN & Chestertons significant impact on both transaction volumes and values. This includes promoting UAE real estate to prospective Chinese investors, Marina and Palm Jumeirah continued to show consistent sales values for off-plan properties of 35% from AED 5.82 billion in Q4 Q4 2018 Q1 2019 with the goal of attracting at least AED 1 billion of inward property investment from this source market in 2019. This goal is being performance, in terms of volume of units transacted throughout 2018 to AED 7.85 billion in Q1 2019. supported by the DLD offices in Beijing and Shanghai with a third office opening in Shenzhen in the near future. Freehold ownership, Q1. high rental yields, affordability and tax-free investments will play a key role in driving Chinese investment into the UAE. Russia and Palm Jumeirah was the most popular location in terms of India are the other key markets being targeted by the DLD. Transaction Volumes completed unit transaction values at AED 817 million and Figures in AED/Sq Ft Completed Properties Off-plan Downtown Dubai for off-plan units at AED 1.9 billion. Source: REIDIN & Chestertons Quarter-on-Quarter Movement (Completed Units): -1% Quarter-on-Quarter Movement (Off-Plan Units): +10% 5.64 7.85 The market for completed units witnessed a small decline in Value of Residential Transactions Q1 2019 (AED Billions) transactional volumes in Q1 2019 with a 1% decrease compared with Q4 2018, from 3,278 to 3,230 units. 6,000 5,000 4,965 4,000 4,514 3,000 3,278 Completed Properties 3,230 5.64 7.85 2,000 Off-plan 1,000 Figures in AED/Sq Ft 0 Source: REIDIN & Chestertons Q4 2018 Q1 2019 Figures in AED/Sq Ft Completed Properties Off-plan Source: REIDIN & Chestertons The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 8 The Observer - Dubai Residential Q1 2019 9
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