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 […]
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 […]
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.
Badaro is one of Beirut’s most appealing residential and commercial neighborhoods. Located near the National Museum and within easy reach of Achrafieh, Mathaf, Furn El Chebbak, and central Beirut, it offers an attractive combination of accessibility, lifestyle, and long-term real estate potential. A neighborhood with character Badaro combines traditional Beirut architecture with renovated apartments, modern […]
Before buying a property, compare the advertised area with the area recorded on the title deed and the actual usable internal space. Ask whether balconies, walls, common areas, parking, storage, or garden space are included in the stated measurement. A large advertised figure does not always mean a spacious home. What truly matters is how […]
Al Meshref (المشرف) is a distinguished residential area in the Chouf District of Mount Lebanon. Set on green hills close to Damour and the coastal highway, it combines the calm atmosphere of the mountains with practical access to Beirut and the southern coast. Located approximately 20 kilometers from Beirut, Al Meshref is especially known for […]
