Population growth behind rise in real estate... Daily Star - June 30, 2010 Number of people residing in Lebanon has jumped by 25% since 2007, demand for properties increased accordingly, Salameh... Lebanon's property prices to remain sticky... Dow Jones - June 22, 2010 Local property prices still under priced when compared to regional and global averages... Lebanon's wave of growth and investment CNN - July 9, 2010 CNN talks with Lebanon's finance minister about managing debt and the country's booming real estate sector.(Video) Property sales up 105% first 5 months 2010 Daily Star - July 13, 2010 Sales of properties in Lebanon over the first 5 months of 2010 rose by 105% to $3.8 billion compared to the same period... How long can Lebanon’s real estate boom last? Global Property Guide - July 13, 2010 Property prices are now rising strongly, fuelled by firm demand and a very strong economy. The housing market... Lebanon's building boom CNN - March 9, 2010 Lebanon is bucking the trend. CNN looks at why is experiencing somewhat of a building boom (Video) Lebanon: Real estate moving along Oxford Business Group - June 29, 2010 Lebanon’s real estate sector, like the economy in general, is enjoying a surge, with record levels of sales and high returns...

Lebanese struggle to find homes as prices soar Daily Star - June 18, 2010 Demand stems from abroad as the liberal Middle Eastern country is a popular attraction for clients from... Lebanon real estate resilient in face of global crisis Global Arab Network - July 5, 2010 Lebanon’s real estate market has grown to become of the success stories of the country’s economy... Lebanon real estate industry not a bubble Business Week - April 18, 2010 Out of each 100 dollars spent on property acquisition, not more than 16 to 18 dollars are financed by banks... Lebanon real estate market up 41% YOY '09 Daily Star - May 18, 2010 Real Estate transactions up 41% in first quarter 2010, compared to same period 2009, reaching over $2 billion... Lebanon's economic growth may top 5%... Bloomberg - July 13, 2010 Growth this year will be led by real estate and tourism, after the economy expanded about 9 percent in 2009 and 8.5%... Cabinet opts not to raise taxes on real estate sales under $500,000 Daily Star - July 5, 2010