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Factors unique to the UAE market that influence the student housing opportunity

Several factors unique to the UAE market have a sizeable influence on the student housing opportunity which TCN has identified including the following: Proportionately larger share of international student enrolment As the UAE is a ‘’regional hub’’ with a high expatriate population, so too do the Universities in the UAE see a much higher proportionate …

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Typical Design Challenges in Student Housing Projects

Student housing, a sub-set of the residential real estate sector, is defined as co-living spaces designed for students enrolled in higher education institutions. Source:TCN UAE Internationally, student housing projects typically have the following unique characteristics: The product is owned by a single entity or Fund (i.e. not sold in STRATA title format to individual investors) …

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How Strategic Asset Management is Becoming a Necessity rather than a Luxury for Real Estate Asset Owners in a Post-COVID World

GULF NEWS How Strategic Asset Management is Becoming a Necessity rather than a Luxury for Real Estate Asset Owners in a Post-COVID World As GCC economies begin to re-open and both the government and the private sector assess the economic realities of new market conditions brought on by the COVID crisis, real estate asset owners …

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A snapshot of how Development Management differs from Project Management

A snapshot of how Development Management differs from Project Management On nearly all projects where Development Management (DM) is needed, Project Management (PM) is also needed (although the reverse is not necessarily true); the functions of each trade craft are not mutually exclusive and indeed often complement each other. So then, what value does DM …

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How COVID-19 Could Affect Real Estate Development Trends in the GCC

How COVID-19 Could Affect Real Estate Development Trends in the GCC Left: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company Seha launched five-minute drive-thru COVID-19 testing centres in the UAE. (The FIlipino Times, SEHA) Right: A deserted Dubai during lockdown. (AP, Arab News) As businesses adjust to working in a COVID-19 environment, unique challenges and opportunities could emerge …

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The Origin of the Master Development Delivery Model

The Origin of the Master Development Delivery Model The Master Development delivery model was originally conceived as a way to accomplish the following objectives: Create a system whereby limited government investment would ‘’kick-start’’ large-scale projects Spur private-sector investment and create a viable private-sector real estate development industry ecosystem Enable government regulation and oversight of key …

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The Master Development Delivery Model Explained

The Master Development Delivery Model Explained Within the GCC region, the model was first implemented in Dubai in the early 2000’s. The business model is based on the concept of public-private partnerships, adapted for local business requirements: A government-owned company is established, called the ‘’master developer’’ The government grants raw land to the master developer …

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