Flatshare in Oman

Furnished accommodation generally costs 25 per cent above the figures quoted above, and short-term rentals cost more than longer ones. Serviced apartments cost between 30 and 50 per cent more than un-serviced apartments where you may more for services like cleaning, laundry and linen-changing. Water, electricity and air conditioning will have to be paid for. All this will need looking in to while negotiating and signing the contract. A deposit must be paid by you or your sponsor against any...Read More >

In 2006, a Royal Decree in Oman allowed expatriates and foreign nationals to purchase land and property within designated areas in Oman. This can be for purposes of either accommodation or investment. These areas are called ITCs or Integrated Tourist Complexes. They include Blue City, Barr Al-Jissah, Muscat Hills Golf and Country Club, Salalah, Beach Resort and the Wave. A foreigner may apply for a residence visa after receiving the deed of the property purchased. This visa is valid for two...Read More >

Real estate in Oman is simpler compared to its neighbors. The main thrust is to increase luxurious but affordable accommodations like small apartments, one- and two-storey villas, and duplexes. The market is targeting investors who wish to live or to own second homes in Oman rather than earn profit on real estate. Despite this goal, many high-end developments still arise. The real estate market may not have been able to escape the global financial crisis in 2008 but now, it's picking up...Read More >