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Overview of Real Estate Markets in Kuwait

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  • Olga Kaganova
  • Fawzi Al-Sultan
  • John Speakman

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This paper provides insights on the real estate market in Kuwait. A number of market distortions and imbalances are identified and their likely implications for the economy are discussed. The dynamics of prices on land and various types of completed buildings are also discussed. It argues that the high prices typical for single-family houses and some non-residential properties are driven up by: (1) high effective demand from families for investment outlets; (2) high social value attached to living in detached houses, which is supported by the current governmental housing policy; and (3) limited access to non-residential land by the private sector. The conditions for private investment in non-residential development, including existing constraints for non-Kuwaitis and international developer/investors, are also reviewed.

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  • Olga Kaganova & Fawzi Al-Sultan & John Speakman, 2005. "Overview of Real Estate Markets in Kuwait," Journal of Real Estate Literature, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(3), pages 287-302, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rjelxx:v:13:y:2005:i:3:p:287-302
    DOI: 10.1080/10835547.2005.12090165
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