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Renting out your Dubai property

The Dubai real estate market offers great opportunities for landlords, including the potential for high rental returns and the opportunity to earn extra income on your property.
Here’s a quick guide from our experts.

Becoming a Landlord with Riva Maison

You’re ready to rent out your property—what should you consider next? Before you start searching for tenants, here are some key points to think about.

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Short Term or Long Term?

One of the first decisions you’ll face as a landlord in Dubai is whether to rent your property on a short-term (days, weeks, or months) or long-term basis (typically annual contracts). The choice between these options depends on several factors including the type and location of your property, the specific terms of each rental approach, and your own availability and preferences. If you’re uncertain which option suits you best, Riva Maison can provide resources and advice to help you compare both.

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Understanding the Process

The rental process timeline aligns with factors such as location, available inventory, demand, and pricing. Properties in tourist-heavy areas like Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai might yield higher returns on a short-term basis and offer the flexibility to use your property between tenancies. If you don’t plan to use the property yourself and prefer a more stable arrangement, long-term leasing could be a more suitable choice.

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Choosing the Right Agent

Being a landlord in Dubai is filled with opportunities but also potential challenges, especially if you encounter difficult tenants or lack professional support. Whether you need assistance with marketing your property, furnishing solutions, or ongoing maintenance, choosing an experienced agency like Riva Maison is crucial. With a comprehensive range of services and partnerships, we ensure you have everything you need in one place, simplifying your role as a landlord and maximizing your investment’s potential.

Your Landlord Guide with Riva Maison

While you might have a target rental price in mind, verify if it’s realistic within the current market conditions in Dubai. Explore property portals to compare your property to others in the same area and beyond. Your broker will provide insights into the market and recent rental prices for similar properties, helping you set a competitive and achievable price.

While you might have a target rental price in mind, verify if it’s realistic within the current market conditions in Dubai. Explore property portals to compare your property to others in the same area and beyond. Your broker will provide insights into the market and recent rental prices for similar properties, helping you set a competitive and achievable price.

While you might have a target rental price in mind, verify if it’s realistic within the current market conditions in Dubai. Explore property portals to compare your property to others in the same area and beyond. Your broker will provide insights into the market and recent rental prices for similar properties, helping you set a competitive and achievable price.

Consider marketing your property exclusively with one agent. This approach ensures consistent messaging and prevents conflicting advertisements across various platforms, which could potentially list different rental prices.

Declutter your property before marketing begins. Professional photographs and possibly 3D tours will showcase your property in its best light. Completing any necessary repairs beforehand will also enhance its appeal. Riva Maison invests significantly in marketing, employing tactics such as professional photography, 3D tours, and enhanced social media promotion to attract potential tenants.

Ensure your property is in pristine condition for viewings. Inform your broker about what makes your property special so they can highlight these features to prospective tenants, emphasizing attributes that might not be immediately obvious.

Whether your property is a single investment or part of a larger portfolio, consider utilizing Riva Maison’s property management services to ease the burdens of landlordship. Our team can handle day-to-day management tasks, offering you peace of mind and ensuring your property is well-maintained.

Be open to negotiation regarding payment terms. Today, many tenants prefer paying rent in multiple cheques rather than a single payment, and accommodating this can often secure a higher rental price.

Once you receive a satisfactory offer, review and sign the rental agreement. If any part of the contract is unclear, do not hesitate to ask your broker for clarification before finalizing the deal.

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