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AqaarGate — Remote Buying Service

Buy Your Property in Syria While You Live Abroad

A documented package for Syrians abroad: we view the property on a live video call on your behalf, hand you a written condition report with photos, review the title deed with a partner lawyer, and walk you through the power-of-attorney process from your country of residence.

Live video viewingWritten condition reportTitle-deed reviewPower-of-attorney guidance
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Why a few WhatsApp photos and a relative’s opinion aren’t enough

Most buyers abroad decide on the strength of photos the seller sends and the opinion of a relative or friend. Photos show only what the seller wants shown, and a relative — however well-meaning — is not trained to check damp, cracks, finishing quality and utilities, nor to read the deed record and spot a mortgage, seizure or pending lawsuit registered against the property.

The remote buying service puts a neutral party between you and the deal: an AqaarGate staff member standing inside the property, filming live whatever you ask to see; a written report documenting what was actually there rather than what the listing claimed; and a partner lawyer reviewing the paperwork before you commit any money.

What the package includes

Four connected services covering the journey from first viewing to signing the power of attorney.

A live video viewing on your behalf

We book a slot that works across the time difference, our staff member goes to the property and opens a live video call with you. You lead the tour.

  • Every room, the utilities, the entrance and the stairwell filmed
  • The view, the street and the surrounding neighbourhood shown
  • The camera brought close to anything you ask about: damp, cracks, windows, water tank
  • Your questions put to the owner or agent live during the tour
  • The tour recorded and sent to you to review with your family afterwards

Property condition report

After the viewing you get a written, photo-backed report documenting the property as our staff member found it on the ground.

  • The real room layout and whether it matches the listing
  • Finishing, flooring, paintwork, joinery and aluminium
  • Electricity, water, drainage, heating and the lift
  • Signs of damp, cracking or previous repair work
  • The surroundings: services, transport and what the property is near

The report is a documented visual inspection, not a structural engineering survey or a certified valuation.

Title-deed review with a partner lawyer

We refer you to a partner lawyer who reviews the property paperwork before any financial commitment and explains every clause to you in Arabic or English.

  • Confirming the type of ownership: tabu deed, court ruling, sale contract, inherited share…
  • Matching the seller’s name on the deed with their identity and legal standing
  • Checking registered encumbrances (mortgage, seizure, litigation, heirs’ rights)
  • Confirming a valid power of attorney where the seller is selling as an agent
  • Reviewing the draft sale contract and its clauses before signing

The legal opinion is issued by, and is the responsibility of, the partner lawyer. AqaarGate is not a law firm.

Power-of-attorney guidance

You are abroad, and completing a purchase needs someone acting for you inside Syria. We guide you through the practical route to a correctly drawn power of attorney from where you live.

  • Deciding which type of power of attorney you need and scoping its powers precisely
  • The documents to gather before your consulate or notary appointment
  • The authentication and certified-translation steps for your country of residence
  • Drafting it so it grants no more authority than you actually need
  • Following the procedures inside Syria and keeping you updated throughout

This guidance is administrative. The power of attorney is drawn up and authenticated by the competent official body with the partner lawyer’s oversight, and requirements differ from one country of residence to another.

How the service runs

Six clear steps — and no step starts before you have signed off on the one before it.

  1. You request the service

    Fill in the request form and tell us the property you have in mind, or the specification, city and budget you are looking for.

  2. We agree scope and fees

    We send a written quote setting out what the package covers, how many viewings, and the fees — before any payment.

  3. We book the viewing

    We agree a slot with the owner or agent that works across the time difference and confirm it with you in advance.

  4. The live tour

    A video call you lead with your own questions and requests, with the recording sent to you afterwards.

  5. Report and legal review

    The photo-backed condition report, then the partner lawyer’s review of the title deed and the seller’s paperwork.

  6. Power of attorney and completion

    We guide you through arranging the power of attorney from your country of residence and stay with you until the procedures are completed in Syria.

The limits of this service — what we do not do

You should know this before you pay, not after.

  • We do not receive or move your money. Payment stays between you and the seller through official channels.
  • We do not issue legal opinions. The opinion comes from — and is the responsibility of — the partner lawyer.
  • The condition report is a documented visual inspection, not a structural survey or a certified valuation.
  • We cannot guarantee the price will hold or that the property will still be available when your procedures complete.
  • We do not negotiate on your behalf unless that is agreed in writing as part of the scope.

Fees

Fees depend on the city, the property type, how many viewings you need, and whether you want the legal review and power-of-attorney guidance or the viewing alone.

We send a written quote before any work starts and do not begin until you approve it. Where a purchase commission applies, it is stated explicitly in that same quote.

Cities we cover

Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Latakia and Tartus. If the property sits outside these cities, contact us so we can confirm coverage before anything is agreed.

Compliance and payment — read this before transferring anything

If you live outside Syria, your transfers may be subject to your country’s sanctions and anti-money-laundering rules, and your bank may ask for additional documentation on the source of funds and the purpose of the transfer.

We recommend consulting a legal or financial specialist in your country of residence before any transfer — particularly for residents of the EU, the UK and the US. AqaarGate does not provide tax or sanctions advice and does not act as an intermediary in moving funds.

Frequently asked questions about buying from abroad

Can I buy property in Syria while living abroad?

Yes — usually through a power of attorney drawn up in your country of residence for someone you trust or for a lawyer acting on your behalf. The requirements for drawing up, authenticating and translating it differ from country to country, which is why we guide you through the practical route and refer you to a partner lawyer who confirms the requirements that apply in your case.

How does the live video viewing work?

We book a slot that works across the time difference, an AqaarGate staff member goes to the property and opens a live video call with you. You lead the tour: ask for the camera to come close to any detail, put questions to the owner or agent directly, and we send you the recording afterwards to review with your family.

What does the property condition report contain?

A written, photo-backed report covering the real room layout, the state of the finishing, flooring, paintwork and joinery, the electricity, water, drainage, heating and lift, any signs of damp, cracking or previous repairs, plus the surroundings and local services. It is a documented visual inspection, not a structural engineering survey.

What does the lawyer check on the title deed?

The partner lawyer reviews the type of ownership and the validity of the deed, matches the seller’s name and legal standing, checks registered encumbrances such as mortgages, seizures, litigation or heirs’ rights, confirms the validity of the seller’s power of attorney where they are selling as an agent, and reviews the draft sale contract before signing.

Do you receive the money or transfer it to the seller?

No. Payment stays between you and the seller through official channels, and we do not act as an intermediary in moving funds. Our role is the viewing, the report, the review and the guidance.

How much does the remote buying service cost?

Fees vary with the city, property type, number of viewings and the scope you need. We send you a written quote before starting and do not begin work until you approve it.

Is the service available in every Syrian city?

We cover Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Latakia and Tartus. If the property is outside these cities, contact us first so we can confirm coverage before anything is agreed.

Start with a single viewing

Tell us the property you have in mind, or the specification you are looking for, and we will come back with a written quote setting out scope and fees before any commitment.

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