Renting A Home in Qatar
Renting A house in Doha Qatar
Most expats receive a contribution toward their housing as apart of their employment contract. Many employers will lease a property on behave of the employee , but some prefer to give a monthly housing allowance , leaving it up to the individual to find suitable property.Since 2004 expats have been allowed to buy a property in Qatar , but the majorety still choose to rent because contracts are a fixed period of time , often a year making it the more practical option.
The cost to rent a home in Qatar can be very expensive and prices are comparable to those of other international capitals.As Doha developed , the cost of living in particular renting rose rapidly , peaking in late 2008. The global recession saw rental price falls in 2009 by as much as 16 % according to Qatar statistics Authority , Brininging a welcome relief for renters , if not landlords. by 2010 , there were reports that the dip had bottomed out and rents have started to rise again.
