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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Mortgage activity sees 788 transactions worth over $5bln in first half
Doha: Qatar's real estate sector recorded 788 mortgage transactions with a total amount of QR19.314bn from January to June (H1) this year. In the second quarter (Q2) of this year the mortgage transactions reached 354 with a value of QR9.277bn while in the first quarter (Q1) during the same period it stood at 434 transactions worth QR10.037bn. Doha Municipality registered the highest number of mortgage transactions with 119 (equivalent to 33.6 percent) of the total number of mortgaged properties, followed by Al Rayyan Municipality with 97 transactions (equivalent to 27.4 percent). Then Al Wakrah Municipality with 49 transactions (equivalent to 13.8 percent) of the total number of mortgaged properties, according to data by Ministry of Justice. Regarding the value of mortgages in Q2, 2025, Doha Municipality comes first with amount of QR5.881bn while Al Sheehaniya Municipality registered the lowest value which reached QR780,000. Comparing to Q2-2024, Doha Municipality comes first with amount reaching QR11.785bn while Al Shamal Municipality registered the lowest value, which reached QR7,552,427. As for the value of mortgages in the first quarter, Doha Municipality ranked first with a total of QR5.313bn while Al Sheehaniya Municipality registered the lowest value at QR637,000. Comparing to Q1-2024, Al Rayyan Municipality ranked first with a total of QR7.267bn while Al Shamal Municipality recorded the lowest value QR3,619,959. The real estate trading data during the period shows that the real estate sector continues its steady growth strongly in various investment and commercial fields. Thus, it continues the active trading movement witnessed by the sector, especially with the issuance of laws and decisions related to real estate brokerage, real estate registration and documentation, ownership and usufruct, in addition to laws attracting local and foreign capital. This data also confirms the strength and solidity of the foundations of the Qatari economy and the continued growth of the real estate sector as one of its main components. Considering the indicator of movement of mortgage transactions by studying the ratio of the number of mortgaged properties to the ratio of their financial value, the data revealed the ratio of the number of mortgaged properties is greater than the ratio of the amounts of mortgage transactions in all municipalities that witnessed mortgage transactions, except for Doha and Al Wakrah municipalities. It was also revealed that the amounts of mortgage transactions achieved a higher rate compared to the number of mortgage transactions. A quick glance and tracking the movement and volume of mortgage transactions that were processed during Q2 of this year it was found that Doha Municipality has registered seven mortgaged properties while in Al Wakrah Municipality three properties were of the top ten mortgaged properties. The volume of mortgage transactions for the top ten properties reached 51 percent of the total value of the whole mortgage transactions that were processed during Q2, 2025. Qatar's real estate market is poised to benefit in the long-term, driven by several infrastructure projects and developments, expansion of the industry across the country, and investment-friendly initiatives implemented by the government in addition to an appetite for safe investment. Meanwhile, during Q2, 2025 the trading movement in the residential units witnessed an increase in trading volume where the number of transactions reached 476 deals with a total value of QR946.655m. On the other hand Q2 of previous year saw 154 transactions for the residential units with a total value of QR317.673m. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai real estate brokers earn Dh3.23 billion in property commissions in first 6 months
Real estate brokers in Dubai executed 42,181 transactions, generating commission values exceeding Dh3.23 billion in H1 2025, compared to Dh1.62 billion in the same period in 2024, representing a 99 per cent growth. This increase in transaction volume is closely tied to the growing number of real estate brokers registered with the Dubai Land Department, which now stands at 29,577 brokers, including 6,714 new brokers who entered the sector in the first half of 2025. This momentum reflects the growing confidence in the profession and its rising role as a key partner in enhancing the attractiveness of real estate investment and guiding investors towards high-potential opportunities. Growing role for women Female participation in the real estate brokerage sector has increased significantly, with 10,100 women now actively working as brokers in the field. They contributed to the execution of 13,424 transactions, generating commission values of nearly Dh1.43 billion. This reflects the growing influence of women in leading real estate deals, their ability to build strong professional relationships, and their impact on the market's overall dynamism. Beyond transactions The role of real estate brokers extended beyond facilitating transactions; they served as a vital link between investors, developers, and buyers, contributing to enhanced transparency and enabling more informed decision-making. Brokerage and property valuation firms also played a key role in supporting market demand by providing integrated services. As of the first half of 2025, there were 1,223 registered brokerage offices and 78 property valuation offices employing 118 licensed valuers. On their part, the 2,426 registered real estate services offices continued to play a pivotal role in the sector. During the first half of the year, Real Estate Registrations and Services Trustees Offices facilitated 114,848 transactions, serving 86,398 customers, marking a 15 per cent increase in the number of customers compared to the same period last year. The outstanding performance of the brokerage and valuation sector is one of the key pillars of Dubai's real estate market, reflecting the emirate's vision of fostering an investment environment built on public-private partnerships. By facilitating transactions and deals, professional brokers continue to reinforce investor confidence and contribute to enhancing Dubai's position as a leading global real estate investment destination.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Generational Group Posts Historic H1 2025 Performance
DALLAS, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is proud to announce a record-setting start to 2025, having successfully closed 92 transactions in the first half of the year. The landmark start saw M&A revenue climb 20% and enterprise value transacted soar over 30%, reflecting the market's resilient buoyancy. This milestone underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results and signals a highly anticipated surge in M&A activity for the remainder of the year. Despite economic uncertainty following the first quarter, M&A activity has remained strong and continues to gain steam. Buyers and sellers alike are navigating the market thoughtfully, fostering consistent deal flow across a wide range of industries. Several macroeconomic factors are fueling the current uptick in transactions: increasing stability under the new administration, anticipated regulatory changes in banking, improving economic indicators, and targeted executive actions—all contributing to renewed buyer confidence and an acceleration in deal-making. "The momentum we saw in Q1 stalled in Q2 as tariff uncertainties delayed transactions," said Brenen Hofstadter, Chief M&A Officer at Generational Group. "Fortunately, while many deals were delayed, most have since closed, and M&A activity has regained steam due to several factors. The tariff smoke has cleared, Business Cycle Indicators are bullish, the inflation rate is declining, and I expect the FED to cut rates at its next meeting. Zooming out, we're fully in the midst of the M&A Super Cycle we began forecasting a long time ago." Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational Group, added, "Our record-breaking first half reflects both the trust our clients place in us and the relentless dedication of our team. With strong buyer interest and favorable conditions, we're seeing extraordinary opportunities for business owners considering a full or partial sale. We're encouraged by the market acceleration and grateful for the opportunity to help entrepreneurs realize their goals and dreams." The firm's performance in 2025 also marks a broader milestone: Generational has now surpassed 1,700 closed transactions, further solidifying its reputation as a top-tier advisor in the middle market. In 2024, the firm was named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and also received top honors from the Global M&A Network. Generational continues to lead the industry, ranking first or second in completed North American transactions across all deal categories from $25 million to $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024, according to annual league tables published by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv). About Generational Group Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management. Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Catherine Binkley469-828-2798cbinkley@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Generational Group Posts Historic H1 2025 Performance
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2025-- Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is proud to announce a record-setting start to 2025, having successfully closed 92 transactions in the first half of the year. The landmark start saw M&A revenue climb 20% and enterprise value transacted soar over 30%, reflecting the market's resilient buoyancy. This milestone underscores the firm's unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results and signals a highly anticipated surge in M&A activity for the remainder of the year. Despite economic uncertainty following the first quarter, M&A activity has remained strong and continues to gain steam. Buyers and sellers alike are navigating the market thoughtfully, fostering consistent deal flow across a wide range of industries. Several macroeconomic factors are fueling the current uptick in transactions: increasing stability under the new administration, anticipated regulatory changes in banking, improving economic indicators, and targeted executive actions—all contributing to renewed buyer confidence and an acceleration in deal-making. 'The momentum we saw in Q1 stalled in Q2 as tariff uncertainties delayed transactions,' said Brenen Hofstadter, Chief M&A Officer at Generational Group. 'Fortunately, while many deals were delayed, most have since closed, and M&A activity has regained steam due to several factors. The tariff smoke has cleared, Business Cycle Indicators are bullish, the inflation rate is declining, and I expect the FED to cut rates at its next meeting. Zooming out, we're fully in the midst of the M&A Super Cycle we began forecasting a long time ago.' Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational Group, added, 'Our record-breaking first half reflects both the trust our clients place in us and the relentless dedication of our team. With strong buyer interest and favorable conditions, we're seeing extraordinary opportunities for business owners considering a full or partial sale. We're encouraged by the market acceleration and grateful for the opportunity to help entrepreneurs realize their goals and dreams.' The firm's performance in 2025 also marks a broader milestone: Generational has now surpassed 1,700 closed transactions, further solidifying its reputation as a top-tier advisor in the middle market. In 2024, the firm was named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and also received top honors from the Global M&A Network. Generational continues to lead the industry, ranking first or second in completed North American transactions across all deal categories from $25 million to $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024, according to annual league tables published by LSEG (formerly Refinitiv). About Generational Group Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management. Celebrating its 20 th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $1 billion in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Catherine Binkley 469-828-2798 [email protected] KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FINANCE CONSULTING BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSET MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Generational Group Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/23/2025 11:53 AM/DISC: 07/23/2025 11:53 AM
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
NatWest making major change to bank accounts – and thousands will pay £100s more
NATWEST is shaking up its banking charges, leaving thousands of customers facing higher costs for everyday transactions. The bank is making changes to its business current accounts by increasing fees for cash payments, cheque transactions, and certain online transfers. 1 From August 30, cash payments into and out of business accounts will see their fees surge from 70p per £100 to 95p per £100. Cheque payments, whether processed by hand or via mobile, will also jump from 70p to 75p per cheque. The bank is also increasing some charges related to its BACS payment system. The BACS system is a UK payment network used by businesses to make electronic bank-to-bank transfers, such as Direct Debits and Direct Credits. The fee for processing each individual payment or instruction, will soon rise from 18p to 21p. The cost to process a file containing multiple payments or instructions will also increase slightly from £5.25 to £5.35. Business bank accounts are used by self-employed individuals, small business owners, charities, and community organisations to manage their finances. A spokesperson for NatWest said: "NatWest is changing the prices of some business banking services. "It's been seven years since day-to-day banking charges have changed for our business customers. "The cost of providing services has gone up so we've had to review our charges." Switch bank accounts for free perks NatWest said that the new charges will remain fixed until at least September 2027. However, not all customers will need to pay them, as eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Businesses and organisations with free banking are not affected by the rising charges right now. This includes new businesses with turnover under £1million, who get free banking for their first two years. Charities and community organisations with turnover under £100,000 are also included, as long as they stay eligible. Established businesses with turnover under £2million are covered too, but only for two years after switching accounts using the Current Account Switching Service. NatWest continues to offer business bank accounts without a monthly fee. Several other banks, including HSBC, Virgin Money, Monzo, and Co-operative Bank, also provide business banking with no monthly fees. However, service charges differ, and not all digital banks allow cash deposits or withdrawals. How do I switch bank accounts? SWITCHING bank accounts is a simple process and can usually be done through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). Dozens of high street banks and building societies are signed up - there's a full list on CASS' website. Under the switching service, swapping banks should take seven working days. You don't have to remember to move direct debits across when moving, as this is done for you. All you have to do is apply for the new account you want, and the new bank will tell your existing one you're moving. There are a few things you can do before switching though, including choosing your switch date and transferring any old bank statements to your new account. You should get in touch with your existing bank for any old statements. When switching current accounts, consider what other perks might come with joining a specific bank or building society. Some banks offer 0% overdrafts up to a certain limit, and others might offer better rates on savings accounts. And some banks offer free travel or mobile phone insurance with their current accounts - but these accounts might come with a monthly fee. What other bank account changes are on the way? Santander customers have been left outraged after the bank revealed it will start charging £120 a year for an account it promised would be "free forever". Thousands of small business and self-employed account holders are facing £9.99 monthly charges from October. This comes despite written assurances that their accounts would always remain free of fees. The changes will impact three types of business accounts: 1|2|3 Business Current Accounts, Business Everyday Current Accounts, and Business Current Accounts. The "free forever" promise applied to accounts offered by Abbey and Alliance & Leicester before the 2008 merger with Santander. The bank first attempted to introduce fees for these accounts in 2012 but backed down after customers threatened legal action. However, these accounts were shifted to the Business Everyday account in 2015, which did not include the "free forever" promise. From October 1, these accounts will be closed, and customers will be automatically switched to Santander's new Business Current Account – Classic. Under the new structure, every Business Current Account – Classic will incur a £9.99 monthly fee, regardless of the type of account customers previously held. While some accounts were free, others offered additional benefits with charges as high as £40 per month. The bank is closing its 123 Lite current account, which offers up to 3% cashback on household bills for a £2 monthly fee, on August 21. Customers affected by the closure will be automatically switched to Santander's Everyday Current Account. This account has no monthly fee but does not include cashback benefits. Meanwhile, customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will soon lose the ability to deposit their cheques at any of the 11,500 Post Office branches nationwide. From December 31 this year, Lloyds Banking Group will withdraw this service for all customers. What is cashback? CASHBACK is a type of reward offered by banks, credit card providers, and retailers where customers receive a percentage of their spending back as cash. Essentially, it's a way to earn money while making purchases. For example, if your card offers 1% cashback and you spend £100, you'll earn £1 back. Cashback can be credited to your account, deducted from your balance, or saved up for future use, depending on the provider's terms. It's often offered on everyday purchases, such as groceries, fuel, or online shopping, and may be part of a promotional deal or an ongoing benefit of your account. However, remember to check the terms and conditions, as some transactions may not qualify for cashback rewards. By using cashback offers wisely, you can usually make your money go further on purchases you'd already be making.
