Abu Dhabi is a city of smoke and mirrors and tricky information for the naive renter. This article is a structured, a-to-z guide on how to rent out a property. Never again be perplexed.
Properties for rent in Abu Dhabi There is no clear definition of an “agent” As used here “agent” simply means Estate Agents which are also known as Real Estate brokers, property agents, lettings agents, and all the thousands of different names for them.
When to Start Looking for Property in Abu Dhabi
Ideally, this is the one to three weeks before the intended date of moving in that is advisable to start searching. Probably the contents that you may have seen before might not be seen again. In general terms, it is only possible to make bookings with landlords two and two weeks before the beginning of occupancy of the premises; any earlier than that is quite rare especially where the unit is in high demand and you do not have the cash to pay higher rent in advance. Don’t commence too prior to the event because then you are forced to search again nearer to the correct time for the event. Some of the Sheikh’s Offices only allow you to book a unit ten days before moving into the unit. Another thing that one needs to know about the Abu Dhabi real estate market is that it has quick turnover, which means that when a particular property is up for sale there is always a lot of traffic, whereby a potential buyer has to ensure that they get prepared to make the purchase as soon as they find the property they love.
What to Have Ready to Start Looking in Abu Dhabi
What You Need to Have Prepared Before Starting Getting In The Rough In Abu Dhabi Depending on the kinds of items you intend to purchase, it is usually advisable to have a perception of what you desire when searching for items in Abu Dhabi. California-style villa or a flat, a compound residence or an independent home, with a balcony, a gym, and a swimming pool, near the workplace or the school? It is important to remember what you like, but remember what you need right now and check the financial possibility. People tend to overuse them; rather than holding another bedroom for your visiting family, you will be able to rent an apartment and let them spend their money staying in a hotel
Time
Time is another essential. It becomes impossible to watch especially at night because most of the rental units do not have a source of light and always get timetabled every time the tenants move out. Secondly, many times, business places do not operate during the weekends. What is the most suitable time to be viewing the properties that will have been selected? Some of these issues, you should discuss with your agent.
Budget
What will be the cost implication? A majority of the landlords prefer to be paid the full amount of rent in one or two installments with a second check being issued to be post-dated for six months. As for myself I never was in the situation to cash three or more checks at once.
Often, your company’s housing allowance will dictate how much you desire to spend, but it doesn’t have to. ask your HR department how much your housing allowance is, what happens when you don’t use all the allowance, and whether can you put in more money by yourself if you find a better place than what your allowance gives you. In the remaining world, companies provide their workers with cash in their wages whereby they use the money to access a studio or mansion of their choice. This makes the UAE practically unique in that this practice essentially determines what sort of housing the population should be occupying.
As far as accommodation is concerned, you should also note that it is against the law to split your housing allowance with your spouse, if you live in Abu Dhabi. There is only one housing allowance claim per couple. Talk to your employers; in some scenarios, they will allow the housing allowance to form part of the remuneration (one of you will provide cash for rent, while the other uses the housing allowance).
For all other needs to bear when preparing the house for occupancy, it is advisable to have a look at the next section labeled, what to Have Ready to Rent.
House-sharing (the law)
The tenant is prohibited to assign or sublet the property in whole or in part except upon the landlord’s consent when the law demands it (Article 17 Tenancy Law). What you are doing is subletting if other people are paying you rent and you are the one who signed the head lease. To avoid this, then you have to seek permission from the landlord. Federalism at the State level: Due to lack of proper legislation in this regard the company had to refer to the Federal Law No. 1 of 2011. According to the provision of law the municipality has allowed maximum of three strangers in each room in an apartment or in a villa but in a villa it can accommodate a maximum of six strangers. An apartment or villas are not for several families but only for one family which has close relations to one another. Co-habitational relationships of different sexes with no blood relation may not be feasible.