Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Oman, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Housing
Although foreigners have recently been given the legal right to purchase property on certain developments in Oman, none of these developments are near completion and therefore renting is... read more
Renting in Oman
Renting in Oman
Many expats jumped at the chance to buy property at The Wave, Oman’s first freehold property development available to foreigners. However, with the first residents of... read more
Real Estate Agents
The entire leasing process in Muscat is governed by well-drafted legislation and the lease is prepared on a standard Municipality form. The standard lease, which can have minor changes... read more
Main Accommodation Options
Your employer may provide a house or apartment for you, but if they provide you with an allowance instead, you will be able to choose what type of accommodation is suitable. The following... read more
Other Rental Costs
Apart from your rent (paid annually), you will face additional costs when moving into a new house. These might include:
• A 3% municipality tax
• A security deposit (refundable when... read more
Buying Property
Being able to buy a property in Oman if you are an expat is a new phenomenon – until the relevant change in the law was announced by royal decree in 2006, non-nationals could only rent... read more
Mortgages
Since the government announced that expatriates would be entitled to purchase freehold property in certain developments, some of the banks have started offering mortgage options to... read more
