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Member since 27 June 2011

Princess sunshineActive member16 March 2012 17:31:41

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???

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP16 March 2012 17:56:46

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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

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Princess sunshineActive member16 March 2012 18:14:02

Excellent!! Thank you!!!

TheLegendLeads ViP

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"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP16 March 2012 20:25:00

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

RedGoblin ViP

Member since 07 October 2010

RedGoblinViP17 March 2012 05:43:18

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

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saimansGuest17 March 2012 06:00:06

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Thank God I was Spared from this Hassles !!!

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP17 March 2012 06:11:33

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

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saimansGuest17 March 2012 06:40:21

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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

Member since 21 January 2012

paulcastroActive member17 March 2012 07:28:18

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

Member since 27 June 2011

Princess sunshineActive member17 March 2012 17:37:51

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

TheLegendLeads ViP

Member since 06 April 2010

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." -- Dorothy Parker

TheLegendLeadsViP18 March 2012 06:33:19

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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

Member since 21 January 2012

paulcastroActive member19 March 2012 06:32:13

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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.

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