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Typical forms of housing available in Kuwait are apartments, floors, or villas (houses are known as "villas" in Kuwait). If you can provide us with a basic list of requirements, we can help you find something suitable as soon as possible. |
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Budget (monthly)
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Furnished or unfurnished
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Preferred area(s)
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How many bedrooms
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Special Requests
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When you'd like to move in
Mail us your requirements and we'll search our stock lists.
STUDIO.
A fairly new form of accommodation in Kuwait. Comprises a large single roomed unit with most amenities included. Prices vary according to specification and location, with units in the city areas and on higher floors demanding relatively high rents compared to other forms of accommodation.
FLOOR
Apartment units in high rise buildings where you'll find a single residential unit per floor. Same is found in certain villas comprising two or three floors, with each floor being a separate residential unit. Floors are usually quite big, similar to the ground floor of a villa.
APARTMENT
Typically in buildings, apartments are also found as annexes or on upper floors of normal residential houses (villas). These can range from single bed units to large three or four bedders with a full range of facilities incl. gyms, pools, underground parking etc. Trimmings range from fully furnished, to bare basic cubicles. Duplex apartments have also started appearing in the newer buildings in Kuwait.
VILLA
"Villa", what most people in the western world know as a "house". Mostly built of brick and mortar, villas come in all shapes and sizes...and prices! Architecture and ambiance are not always what you'd expect, but many people change a few items at own expense to make it perfectly livable. Older houses can be attractive, but structural, plumbing and HVAC (Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning) problems could hamper the stay. Know thy landlord!
PERSONAL SECURITY
Building security is a big issue for incoming. expats to deal with. It can be said that for most part, personal security is exceptionally good in Kuwait, especially in buildings earmarked for expats. High-tech started appearing during the early 2000's, but not all new buildings have extensive security systems fitted. Typically a guard ("haras") will man a reception desk in the building foyer which in most cases is suffice. Closed circuit TV monitoring systems are seen often, as well as keypad operated underground parking garages.
PARKING
Leaving your valuable car outside is not a pleasant thought, especially not if you actually own it. The reality however is that most cars are parked on pavement parking areas and not on or under the properties. With land prices at a premium and security threat very low, usable land area is used to build on. Covered parking areas on pavement are found in most residential areas, and some apartment buildings also "only" provide shaded outside parking.
MOSQUE PROXIMITY
If the property is really what you're looking for, don't be alarmed by relatively close proximity of a mosque. Many people believe that the daily prayer calls are always intrusive, and that night time and early morning calls are unwelcome "wake up calls", but most new (and many older) buildings offer sufficient sound proofing and people quickly find that unless the issue is noted in conversation, they never actually hear anything. Unless the mosque's PA system points directly into your living room window and is 10 feet away, this shouldn't be too much of a concern when house hunting.
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...and now, on a lighter note - see what our staff have to go through to get the best properties in town...
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