1. July property transactions reached a 2026 high, but the annual market is still materially weaker Lebanon recorded 5,308 real-estate sale transactions in July 2026, up 6.18% from June and the highest monthly reading of the year. Their value rose 1.50% month-on-month to LBP 56.24 trillion. The average transaction value fell to about $118,370, while […]
1. Fresh-dollar payment activity is strengthening — an encouraging liquidity signal for property transactions Fresh USD-denominated cleared checks reached $960.69 million during January–July 2026, up from $437.87 million a year earlier, while the number of fresh checks rose 138.13% year-on-year to about 104,440. Fresh instruments represented 71.19% of total check-clearing activity, versus 40.15% a year earlier. Why it matters: This […]
1. Property transactions rebound month-on-month, but 2026 remains well below last year Lebanon recorded 5,308 real-estate sale transactions in July, the highest monthly level so far in 2026 and 6.18% above June. Their value rose 1.5% month-on-month to LBP 56.24 trillion. However, the larger picture remains weaker: January–July sales totaled 29,404 transactions, down 25.54% year-on-year, […]
Never evaluate land by its size and location alone. Obtain a recent zoning and easement certificate, then confirm the permitted building ratios, setbacks, height, legal road access, infrastructure, planning restrictions, and site-preparation costs. A large plot does not necessarily mean a large buildable area. Have an engineer and a lawyer review it before signing or […]
Located in the central Bekaa Valley, Qobb Elias offers attractive opportunities for investors seeking land for agriculture, villas, tourism projects, or long-term capital growth. Its strategic position, fertile plains, mountain scenery, and accessibility from Beirut, Chtaura, Zahle, and nearby Bekaa towns strengthen its investment potential. Why invest in land in Qobb Elias? Land in Qobb […]
Coverage: 10–17 August 2026 The week produced one operational development at Lebanon’s Land Registry and one important Google Ads change. No new official national price dataset or enacted real-estate/brokerage law was identified. 1. Land Registry launches a new IT-equipment tender Confirmed: On 13 August, the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre announced a public […]
One tax under a unified law… but the tax rate may differ between Beirut, Aley, and Tripoli! Lebanon’s built property tax is an annual state tax imposed on the net annual income generated or deemed to be generated by a built property. It is separate from municipal fees and property-registration charges. The taxable income may […]
For a residential property in an Aley District village, the municipality generally assesses an annual rental value based on the lease and the property’s location, area, condition, use, amenities and comparable rents. Applicable rates For residential occupancy: Therefore, 6.5% should not be described as one basic statutory rate. It commonly represents the 5% residential fee […]
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Compare the price per usable square meter—not merely the advertised area. Before buying an apartment, distinguish between the total advertised area and the actual usable interior space. Shared areas, walls, balconies, parking spaces, and storage rooms may be calculated differently. Request an official floor plan and a clear area breakdown before comparing prices.
