Finding an apartment/villa

55POSTS

14 years ago

We've found an area that we'd like to stay in (exit 10).
If we meet up with an aqari to help find the actual accommodation, more or less what would his charges be???

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TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

14 years ago

He'll charge annually on signing/renewing contract. 1000 SAR to 1500 per year. Mine charges 1200 SAR. But that's the ONLY payment you have to do to any 3rd parties.

Princess sunshine Active member

55POSTS

14 years ago

Excellent!! Thank you!!!

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

14 years ago

You're welcome.
No rules ever written for Aqari commissions whatsoever. DO negotiate.

RedGoblin ViP

1229POSTS

14 years ago

and negotiate on the rents as well!! They will try to rip you off!!

saimans Guest

0POSTS

14 years ago

Thank God I was Spared from this Hassles !!!

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

14 years ago

How @Saimans, has your company provided the accomo? What abt family?

saimans Guest

0POSTS

14 years ago

TheLegendLeads wrote:
How @Saimans, has your company provided the accomo? What abt family?

Yes Buddy, My company has provided me the family accomodation !!

paulcastro Active member

31POSTS

14 years ago

The law in Saudi Arabia states that the commission is 5% of the annual contract if it is rental and 2.5% on sales so if there's anybody that charges more than that, do not agree as this is ripping you off of your money.

Princess sunshine Active member

55POSTS

14 years ago

#10

Thanks all!!
So is it then possible to rent a villa without the help of an aqari??

TheLegendLeads ViP

5763POSTS

14 years ago

#11

Yes, why not?
If you get a direct contact with the owner, you can. But the house owners too prefer the deals through the Aqar office so that they don't have to prepare contracts, listen to the problems....etc etc

paulcastro Active member

31POSTS

14 years ago

#12

TLL is once again right on the money! You can deal with the owner/developer directly if you manage to get their contact number but as TLL has stated most of them would rather deal through real estate companies as it provides them with ease of mind regarding contract arrangements, issues and customer service.