Guide to Renting Property in Abu Dhabi
Have a look at our step-by-step guide packed with essential information to help you navigate through the move-in process in Abu Dhabi.
For new residents, and even seasoned renters, navigating the rental process is often a muddle of confusion and mixed messages.
We’ve stripped back the information overwhelm to create a step-by-step guide to make your renting experience straightforward.
Set a rental budget
Setting a budget is the primary step to renting a property in Abu Dhabi or anywhere in the world as the budget is a base for your search for property on rent in Abu Dhabi. While calculating a budget for renting property do not forget to count the brokerage amount that is the fees of the broker or a real estate agency you are going to go ahead with.
List down the filters
Make a list of the essentials you need from your rented apartment or villa. Start with asking yourself questions like do you want to rent an apartment or a villa in Abu Dhabi? Which area is preferable to reside in? How many bedrooms do you need? How much distance you are willing to travel to reach your workplace or schools and hospitals.
Get a reliable broker or a real estate agency
It is essential to have a broker you can rely on who is not only professional but is also trustworthy with whom you can have transparency while communicating your budget and requirements. A reliable broker will find options while searching for a property in Abu Dhabi. Dinar Properties has a team of professional brokers who will help you find the best-suited property for you in Abu Dhabi.
Viewing the properties
It is normal to get excited about the property you like and to miss out on asking important questions as the property viewing process is overwhelming. Dinar Properties will help you make a list of important questions you need to ask your broker about the property.
Put forward an offer
After making a decision to rent a particular property the next step is to make an offer that will be fair for both buyer and seller. This process can be a little time consuming as there can be disagreement between the two parties regarding the offers made by both the parties
Administration
Make sure you have all the required documents and you can seal the deal with your agent. Do read the contract carefully before signing it and feel free to ask as many relevant questions to the brokers for clarity. Brokers at Dinar Properties will answer all your property-related queries and ensure a hassle-free experience.
Tawtheeq Registration
Register your rental agreement in Abu Dhabi through TAAM which means ‘you rent’ in Arabic for which the brokers at Dinar Properties will talk you through the process.
Connect
You need to register your name for Abu Dhabi Electricity and Water Authority (ADDC). Moreover, it is also a wise choice to connect to an internet service before you move in.
Time to move in
Do check the move-in policies at the time of moving in considering the security of the building you are moving in. You have to consider the public holidays while choosing your move-in day as often Fridays are a ‘no move’ day in Abu Dhabi. However, you can consult your broker for clarity.
