Syria Real Estate FAQ — Buying, Selling & Renting Property

Here are answers to the questions we hear most often about buying property in Syria — how the process works, what it costs, and who you deal with at each step. If you are renting in Syria, you will also find the rules on minimum rental periods and on booking farms, villas, and holiday homes ahead of your dates.

Common Questions About Real Estate in Syria

This section also explains how AqaarGate calculates its fees, how to pay a deposit, and what to do when something on the site stops working. For Syrians abroad, it covers buying property in Syria from overseas and where our team can act on your behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buying property in Syria

  • Can foreigners or Syrians abroad buy property in Syria?
    Syrians living abroad buy property in Syria regularly, and they keep the same ownership rights as residents. Non-Syrian nationals face additional restrictions and normally need prior approval, which varies by nationality and by the type of property. Check your own case before committing to a purchase — our expat and diaspora guide covers the current position in detail.
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  • Yes. Buyers abroad usually complete a purchase through a trusted representative acting under a power of attorney. AqaarGate runs a dedicated remote-buying service for this: video viewings of the property, a written condition report, and a title-deed review before any money moves. It has stated limits, which we set out on the service page.
  • A wakala (وكالة) is a power of attorney that lets someone in Syria sign, register and complete a property transaction on your behalf. You normally issue it at a Syrian embassy or consulate. Keep it narrow — name the specific property and the specific acts allowed — because a broad wakala hands over far more authority than a single purchase needs.
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  • Ask for the title deed (الطابو) and check it against the land registry record for that property, rather than trusting a photocopy. Confirm the seller's identity matches the registered owner, and check for mortgages, inheritance claims or unregistered heirs before paying anything. Our legal checklist walks through each step in order.
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  • AqaarGate lists property across Syria, with dedicated pages for Damascus, Rif Dimashq, Latakia, Tartus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Idlib, Daraa and As-Suwayda. Active listings are concentrated in Damascus, Rif Dimashq and Latakia today. City pages only appear in search results while they actually hold listings.

Costs and Payments

  • A purchase carries registration fees, transfer tax and notary or documentation costs, and the amounts depend on the property's registered value, its type and its governorate. Rates change, so treat any figure you read online as indicative and confirm the current schedule before budgeting. Our fees and taxes guide explains what each charge is for.
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  • Listing prices are shown in the currency the seller set, most often US dollars. Every listing page has a converter so you can view the same price in USD, EUR, TRY, RUB or CNY at current rates. The converted figure is a guide for comparison — the transaction itself is settled in the currency agreed with the seller.
  • Publishing a listing is free. When a sale or rental is completed through AqaarGate: 2% of the agreed sale price on apartments, villas, chalets, shops, offices and every other property type, 4% on land and plots, and three quarters of the first month's rent on rentals. There is no minimum or maximum price, and the rates can be discussed and agreed with the owner. A sale or rental to someone who did not come through AqaarGate carries no commission.
  • Every listing is published with the AqaarGate team's phone, WhatsApp and email, and your own details stay private with us — this protects everyone's rights when the contract is signed. If you want your own contact details on a listing and buyers' messages sent straight to you, request a special update for a fee of US$500 per listing. AqaarGate then takes no commission when that property is sold or rented.
  • Location carries the most weight — city, neighbourhood, and proximity to services and transport. After that: the finishing level, floor and lift access, building age and condition, whether the title is fully registered, and how easily the area gets water and power. Our pricing guide breaks down each factor.
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Ownership, legal and safety

  • The recurring warning signs are a price well below the market, pressure to pay a deposit before viewing, a seller who will not show the original title deed, and requests to transfer money to someone who is not the registered owner. Never pay before verifying ownership, and keep every agreement in writing.
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  • Listings are reviewed and approved before they go live, and each one carries photos and a stated price — no "message for price". Enquiries go to the AqaarGate team, which puts you in touch with the owner or agent. Verification of the listing is not a substitute for your own title-deed and ownership checks before you buy.
  • Syrian listings describe how far a property has been finished. "On askelet" or shell (عَ العضم) means structure only — no plaster, no fittings. Normal finishing (إكساء عادي) is liveable but basic. Deluxe and super deluxe add better materials, kitchens and bathrooms. The level changes both the price and what you will spend after buying.
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  • Each listing page shows the AqaarGate team's phone, WhatsApp and email, unless the owner has paid for a special update to show their own. Call or message the team about the property, and we put you in touch with the owner or agent. Some details on agent-listed properties are hidden from guests — sign in to see the full address and map location.
  • Create an account, then add your property with photos, a price and the location. Listings are reviewed before publishing, so add the details buyers ask for first — size, floor, finishing level and what is included. Our seller guide covers pricing, paperwork and preparing a property for viewings.
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