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Mid East Info
08-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Property Finder partners with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), ahead of Madhmoun launch - Middle East Business News and Information
The region's leading property portal is organising agent training sessions, providing a forum to share best practises, and offering the opportunity for agents to connect with ADREC representatives Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July, 2025: Property Finder, MENA's leading property portal has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre ADREC to launch a series of agent training initiatives to support the upcoming launch of the Madhmoun platform. Madhmoun, which means 'verified' in Arabic, is Abu Dhabi's first-ever Multiple Listing Service MLS platform and a one-stop solution for all real estate practitioners. These training sessions by Property Finder have been implemented to support agents as they gear up to use the Madhmoun platform from July 7th. The first session held on June 17th, welcomed over 500 agents and featured insights from ADREC representatives. The session offered a pre-launch demonstration of Madhmoun, and gave agents an opportunity to raise questions about the launch. Future sessions will tackle themes including Madhmoun's impact, benefits and guidelines for use, supported by educational materials, co-created video content and FAQs. Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder commented 'We applaud ADREC's efforts and offer our complete support as it launches this milestone platform to promote trust by instituting accuracy, availability and authorisation for all listings, ultimately boosting Abu Dhabi's status as a leading real estate hub. While at Property Finder we aspire to change living for good in the region, this is not an isolated effort. We are proud to partner with ADREC to facilitate much needed conversations about the upcoming launch and set up agents for success as they navigate the new platform. We will continue to play an active role in supporting industry stakeholders and home-seekers, as Abu Dhabi undergoes a transformation aimed at elevating trust and transparency in the real estate sector.' Property Finder has a pipeline of events and training activities set up that will continue to support agents and boost transparent conversations. . Post-launch training initiatives are also planned to ensure continued support.
Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Property Finder partners with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, ahead of Madhmoun launch
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Property Finder, MENA's leading property portal has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) to launch a series of agent training initiatives to support the upcoming launch of the Madhmoun platform. Madhmoun, which means 'verified' in Arabic, is Abu Dhabi's first-ever Multiple Listing Service (MLS) platform and a one-stop solution for all real estate practitioners. These training sessions by Property Finder have been implemented to support agents as they gear up to use the Madhmoun platform from July 7th. The first session held on June 17th, welcomed over 500 agents and featured insights from ADREC representatives. The session offered a pre-launch demonstration of Madhmoun, and gave agents an opportunity to raise questions about the launch. Future sessions will tackle themes including Madhmoun's impact, benefits and guidelines for use, supported by educational materials, co-created video content and FAQs. Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder commented 'We applaud ADREC's efforts and offer our complete support as it launches this milestone platform to promote trust by instituting accuracy, availability and authorisation for all listings, ultimately boosting Abu Dhabi's status as a leading real estate hub. While at Property Finder we aspire to change living for good in the region, this is not an isolated effort. We are proud to partner with ADREC to facilitate much needed conversations about the upcoming launch and set up agents for success as they navigate the new platform. We will continue to play an active role in supporting industry stakeholders and home-seekers, as Abu Dhabi undergoes a transformation aimed at elevating trust and transparency in the real estate sector.' Property Finder has a pipeline of events and training activities set up that will continue to support agents and boost transparent conversations. . Post-launch training initiatives are also planned to ensure continued support. For more information on Madhmoun, visit the dedicated FAQ article. About Property Finder Property Finder is a pioneering property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region's growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region. Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers and buyers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA. For more information, please contact: Gambit PR & Communications propertyfinder@
Mid East Info
05-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Dubai real estate market achieves all-time high in Q2 2025 with AED 184.9 bn in sales transactions, reveals Property Finder
Historic Q2 achievement builds on Q1's robust performance, reinforcing Dubai's position as one of the world's most resilient and attractive property markets. A total of 53,252 were transactions, marking a 22% year-on-year increase, while the total value surged by 49% to AED 184.3 billion. Dubai's ready property market posted a record-breaking performance in Q2 2025; with a total of 22,975 transactions amounting to AED 115.5 bn, reflecting a 62% year-on-year increase in value and a 33% rise in volume compared to Q2 2024. United Arab Emirates, July 2025: Property Finder, the MENA region's leading property portal, has unveiled the strongest quarterly performance ever recorded in Dubai's real estate history. The second quarter of 2025 closed with 53,252 property sales transactions, representing a 22% year-on-year increase in volume and a 49% surge in value, reaching AED 184.3 billion. This historic achievement builds on Q1's robust performance, reinforcing Dubai's position as one of the world's most resilient and attractive property markets amidst continued global economic volatility. The exceptional growth was driven by strong demand across both ready and off-plan properties, highlighting continued confidence from investors and end-users alike. Existing / Ready Property Market Leads the Charge: Q2 2025 saw the ready property segment outperform all expectations, registering its highest-ever quarterly figures in both volume and value. This surge was likely fuelled by a growing shift from renting to owning, as escalating rental prices continue to drive residents toward homeownership. 22,975 ready transactions were recorded, up 33% from Q2 2024 Total value soared 62% year-on-year to reach AED 115.5 billion, compared to AED 71.3 billion a year earlier, marking a 32% increase in value and 15% increase in volume over the previous market peak The segment contributed 43% of total market activity, reflecting a decisive shift from renting to owning, as rising rental prices continue to prompt long-term investment in homeownership Off-Plan Market Hits New Heights: Dubai's off-plan segment also posted stellar results, underlining sustained optimism in the emirate's development pipeline. Total value hit an all-time high of AED 68.8 billion, up 29% from AED 52.6 billion in Q2 2024, a 31% year-on-year increase, driven by strong long-term confidence among both home seekers and investors. In terms of volume, the off-plan segment a 16% growth to 30,277 transactions, representing 57% of all Q2 transactions The surge reflects growing appetite from both domestic buyers and international investors betting on Dubai's long-term appreciation, regulatory stability, and global appeal Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer, Property Finder commented, 'What continues to set the UAE apart is proactive governance, including agile policy making, updated licensing protocols, and tighter regulation around agent conduct and property advertising, all of which contribute to greater transparency, investor confidence and robust sectoral performance. As our data shows, the diversity of options in the property market today, especially across apartments, villas, and townhouses, reflects a healthy and active ecosystem, particularly in segments like villas and townhouses that have historically faced supply constraints. This balance between demand and inventory signals market maturity rather than oversupply.' We're especially energised by the launch of the First-Time Home Buyer Program, which aligns with Property Finder's mission to 'change living for good' and empowers residents to move from renting to owning. Property Finder is proud to partner with Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to support this transition, a direct enabler of Dubai's visionary 2040 Urban Master Plan that envisions a more inclusive, sustainable, and resident-centric future. As a lighthouse tech company in the region, Property Finder remains committed to equipping home seekers with real-time, reliable data and to guiding first-time buyers through one of the most important decisions of their lives with trust, clarity, and care.' Disclaimer: Market Watch Digest (MWD) serves as a streamlined version of the comprehensive Market Watch report, available in the coming weeks, designed to provide a rapid snapshot of market performance over a specific period. The data presented in MWD are preliminary and subject to change when compared to the detailed report. The definitive data will be available in the final version of Market Watch.
Arabian Business
04-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai real estate hits all-time high in Q2 2025 with $50.2bn in sales
Dubai's real estate market has recorded its strongest-ever quarterly performance, with property sales in Q2 2025 surging to AED 184.3bn ($50.2bn), according to new data from Property Finder. The second quarter saw 53,252 property transactions, marking a 22 per cent year-on-year increase in volume and a 49 per cent jump in value—making it the highest-performing quarter in Dubai's real estate history. The milestone builds on the momentum of a strong first quarter and underscores Dubai's status as one of the world's most attractive and resilient property markets, even amid global economic uncertainty. Dubai real estate record Dubai's existing property segment led the surge with record-breaking numbers: 22,975 transactions, up 33 per cent from Q2 2024 AED 115.5bn ($31.5bn) in value, a 62 per cent year-on-year increase This segment now accounts for 43 per cent of total market activity Value jumped 32 per cent and volume rose 15 per cent over the previous all-time peak The performance reflects a growing trend of residents shifting from renting to owning due to rising rental costs and long-term investment interest. Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer, Property Finder said: 'What continues to set the UAE apart is proactive governance, including agile policy making, updated licensing protocols, and tighter regulation around agent conduct and property advertising, all of which contribute to greater transparency, investor confidence and robust sectoral performance. 'As our data shows, the diversity of options in the property market today, especially across apartments, villas, and townhouses, reflects a healthy and active ecosystem, particularly in segments like villas and townhouses that have historically faced supply constraints. 'This balance between demand and inventory signals market maturity rather than oversupply.' Dubai off-plan real estate records Off-plan sales also reached new heights: AED 68.8bn ($18.8bn) in total value, up 31 per cent year-on-year 30,277 transactions, marking 16 per cent growth Off-plan accounted for 57 per cent of all Q2 transactions The continued demand highlights long-term investor confidence in Dubai's development pipeline, regulatory stability, and global appeal. Cherif Sleiman also praised the launch of Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Program. He said: 'We're especially energised by the launch of the First-Time Home Buyer Program, which aligns with Property Finder's mission to 'change living for good' and empowers residents to move from renting to owning'.
Economy ME
09-06-2025
- Business
- Economy ME
Dubai real estate: Strategic investment hotspots emerge as market posts historic $18.19 billion transactions in May 2025
Dubai's real estate market posted yet another month of record-breaking activity, with sales transactions reaching AED66.8 billion ($18.19 billion) across 18,700 deals last month. In its May 2025 report, Property Finder revealed that this historic achievement represents a staggering 44 percent year-over-year surge in transaction value and a solid 6 percent increase in volume, signaling robust market confidence and sustained investor appetite for Dubai properties. 'Just when we thought April was Dubai's most significant month in terms of transaction value at AED62.1 billion, May eclipsed this with AED66.8 billion in transaction value. This underscores the sustainability of the trends driving current growth,' stated Cherif Sleiman, chief revenue officer at Property Finder. Primary ready sales surge 314 percent The historic performance of Dubai's real estate market was driven by strong growth in ready transactions for both primary and secondary segments. Primary ready sales more than quadrupled compared to May 2024, reaching AED17.9 billion. This represented a 314 percent increase in value across 2,400 transactions and a 145 percent growth. Secondary ready sales also reached a new peak, with 6,078 transactions worth AED24 billion, representing 8 percent and 21 percent year-over-year growth in volume and value, respectively, underscoring strong and sustained demand in the resale market. 'Dubai continues to lead real estate innovation by example, as evidenced by the recent launch of the region's first licensed tokenized property investment platform by Dubai Land Department. With the remarkable growth in population this year, welcoming nearly 1,000 new residents each day, double that of last year's daily visitor arrivals, demand for housing is poised to reach peak levels,' added Sleiman. The primary market continued to dominate in May 2025. Overall, primary ready and off-plan sales skyrocketed, rising by 65 percent year-over-year to reach AED37 billion. Meanwhile, the secondary sales market set a new record in May 2025, with AED29 billion in transaction value and 8,471 transactions, up 23 percent and 15 percent year-over-year, respectively. 'Against this backdrop, the real estate market is enjoying positive momentum, fuelled by digital transformation, international investor appetite, and a surge in demand for premium living,' added Sleiman. Strategic investment hotspots emerge Across Dubai's real estate market, key investment areas emerged last month. Business Bay emerged as a premium investment magnet, capturing 5 percent of total primary transaction value despite representing only 3 percent of volume, indicating high-value, sophisticated investment activity. Meanwhile, Al Barsha demonstrated broad market appeal, accounting for 2 percent of total value while commanding 5 percent of transaction volume, showcasing strong demand across price points. A notable AED1.5 billion land transaction in Palm Deira further underscored institutional confidence in Dubai's long-term growth trajectory, bolstered by strong resale activity in key communities such as Business Bay, Al Barsha and Wadi Al Safa 3. 'Real estate leaders who participated in Property Finder's recent roundtable are confident of transaction activity picking up throughout 2025, buoyed by unprecedented interest from international investors, alongside a strong off-plan performance and vibrant luxury resale activity. These trends speak to the city's enduring appeal and resilience, even amid global uncertainty. As Dubai shapes the future of real estate, Property Finder remains committed to empowering buyers and investors with the insights they need to move with confidence,' Sleiman added. Read: Dubai launches world's first property token ownership certificate, drawing global investor surge Apartments dominate demand Consumer preferences have remained steady for the past year, with apartments dominating demand from home seekers, representing 78 percent of rental searches and 60 percent of buyer interest. While studios attracted 21 percent of rental searches and only 15 percent of purchase interest, one-bedroom units commanded 35 percent of purchase searches and 38 percent of rental searches. This imbalance could potentially suggest that while studios are more attractive for budget-conscious renters, buyers tend to prioritize larger units due to perceived long-term value, livability or investment potential.
