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Real Estate in Lebanon<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Mattar Law Firm has a dedicated Real Estate Department composed of experienced attorneys specialized in the Lebanese property market and real estate law.<\/p>\n

We advise Lebanese citizens, expatriates, and foreign investors on acquisitions, due diligence, SPV structuring, financing, development, leasing, taxes, cadastre\/land registry, and dispute resolution. From first negotiations to title registration, we handle every step professionally and in the shortest delays permitted by law.<\/p>\n

We guide clients through foreign ownership rules (including Law 296\/2001 and Law 360), area thresholds, approvals, and the registration fee structure. For tailored advice, contact us<\/a>. Learn more About Us<\/a> and see our Offices<\/a>.<\/p>

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Records in the Investments & Great Incentives to Invest in Lebanon Real Estate Market<\/h2>\n

On March 20, 2001, Parliament made changes and amendments on the law concerning the Foreign Acquisition of Property, which was proposed by the Cabinet on December 13, 2000.<\/p>\n

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Law No. 296 provides motivation and incentives for foreign investment by making two important steps: 1- simplifying and easing the legal limits on foreign ownership of property, and decreasing the estate registration fees to 5% for both Lebanese and foreign investors.<\/p>

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Law 360 “Foreign Acquisition Property”<\/h2>\n

Whereas the former law limited the acquisition of land by foreigners to 5% in each Mohafaza, the actual law allows foreigners to acquire 3% of the total area of Lebanon regardless of the geographic location subject to one condition: foreigners can acquire no more than 3% of the total area of a caza. One exception to this law is Beirut, where foreigners are allowed to acquire up to 10% of the total area of the capital.<\/p>\n

Foreigners can now acquire 3,000m2 of land without the passage of a decree by the Council of Ministers. The authorization to acquire a piece of land for a specific project has to be executed within a period of five years (extended only once for an additional five years if requested).<\/p>\n

It is legally allowed for foreigners to buy more than 3,000m2 subject to a Council of Ministers’ decree.<\/p>\n

The law has lowered real estate registration fees to 3.8% for Lebanese and 5.8% for foreign investors. This registration fee includes the municipality fee of 0.25%, stamp duty of 0.3%, the lawyers’ syndicate fee of 0.1%, and an additional 0.1% if the registration took place through a notary’s office rather than the land registry (these fees add up to 0.75% of the fee and have remained unchanged).<\/p>\n

Thus, registration fees, net of the additional duties, have been reduced by 3% for Lebanese investors and 11% for foreign investors.<\/p>

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Statistics And Facts Regarding The Real Estate Sector in Lebanon<\/h2>\n

BEIRUT: Lebanon real estate market has know a spectacular rise in what relates to the investments that were injected in the Lebanese real estate market. These investments come from Arabs, expatriates, and foreigner investors. You can take a look at some numbers to have an idea about the investments opportunities in the Lebanese real estate market.<\/p>\n

The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation evaluated Arab investments in Lebanon were $3.35billion in 2007, up 47.5 percent from $2.3 billion in 2006, and an 88 percent rise from $1.8 billion in 2005.<\/p>\n

Arab Investments reached a record high since 1995, at 24 percent in 2007, compared to 13.7 percent in 2006, 4.8 percent in 2005, and 17.6 percent in 2004.<\/p>\n

Lebanon’s rank was second-largest recipient of Arab capital among other Arab countries, Indeed real estate market has been booming in Lebanon, its spot was the largest recipient of Arab capital in 2003.<\/p>\n

Lebanon was the second-highest amount of investments in 2007, despite some instabilities in the country. On the other side Arab investments fell in Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Yemen.<\/p>\n

Arab investments in Lebanon were basically into the-real estate sector. These composed 60 percent of total investments in the country.<\/p>\n

In all the region, the real estate sector in Lebanon received the majority of Arab and foreign capital, with a boost in the demand in what relates to the Lebanese real estate sector. Lebanon’s real-estate market was the primary recipient of all Arab investments and constituted 80 percent of such investments.<\/p>\n

Real-estate sales transactions in Lebanon in the first five months of 2008, rose by 20 percent compared to the same period of the precedent year (2007). Property taxes also knew a rise of 55 percent to reach LL 205 billions. The Lebanese ministry of Finance valued the rise over the last months of by 72 percent to reach $1.993 billion. The rise of the real estate market in Lebanon leads to think of a further interest in Lebanon’s real estate sector.<\/p>\n

The investments were distributed between the capital Beirut and the other areas of Lebanon. The majority of collected property taxes in the first five months of 2008 were in:<\/p>\n

<\/span>Beirut with 30.3 percent of the total amount.<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Baabda with 22.2 percent,<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Metn with 19.1 percent,<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Keserwan with 11.0 percent,<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>North with 7.1 percent,<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>South with 5.5 percent,<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>and the Bekaa Valley with 4.0 percent.<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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How Mattar Law Firm Helps in Real Estate<\/h2>\n
<\/span>Due Diligence:<\/strong> Title checks, encumbrances, zoning, utilities, co-ownership, site audits before purchase.<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Acquisition & Contracts:<\/strong> Promise of sale (POS), sale deeds, escrows, risk allocation, and notarization.<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Foreign Ownership:<\/strong> Compliance with Law 296\/2001 and Law 360 (area thresholds, approvals, 3,000 m² rules, Beirut 10%).<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Registration:<\/strong> Cadastre filings, stamping, and complete handling of the registration fee process.<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Structuring & Finance:<\/strong> SPVs, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, mortgages, and project finance securities.<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Development & Leasing:<\/strong> Permitting, contractors’ agreements, commercial\/residential leasing.<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>Disputes:<\/strong> Ownership, defects, delays, rent disputes, and property litigation before Lebanese courts.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n

For expert support on real estate in Lebanon, contact Mattar Law Firm<\/a>. Learn more About Us<\/a> and our Offices<\/a>.<\/p>

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Frequently Asked Questions – Real Estate in Lebanon<\/h2>\n

Can foreigners buy property in Lebanon?<\/h3>

Yes, subject to Law 296\/2001 and Law 360. Area thresholds apply (3% nationwide per caza; up to 10% in Beirut), and projects above 3,000 m² may require a Council of Ministers decree.<\/p><\/div>

What are the real estate registration fees in Lebanon?<\/h3>

Registration fees total about 3.8% for Lebanese and 5.8% for foreigners of property value, including municipal charge, stamp duty, and professional dues. Our firm manages the full cadastre filing and stamping process.<\/p><\/div>

How does Mattar Law Firm assist investors?<\/h3>

We perform due diligence, structure acquisitions and SPVs, draft and negotiate contracts, obtain approvals for foreign ownership, register titles, arrange financing securities, and represent clients in leasing and litigation.<\/p><\/div>

What services do you offer for development and leasing?<\/h3>

We handle permitting and construction contracts, and we prepare and negotiate commercial and residential leases with clear risk allocation and compliance with Lebanese law.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/article>\n