The full move-in cost: deposit, agency, tenancy registration, KAHRAMAA setup, moving. Tells you what your "QAR 100k rent" really costs in the first month.
Last reviewed 27 April 2026·Source: Qatar Real Estate Regulatory Authority
Total move-in cost
QAR 0
Annual rent
Security deposit
Agency fee
Tenancy registrationQAR 0-200
KAHRAMAA setup (est.)QAR 1,000-2,000
First cheque
Rental Index regulates rent-increase percentages in Doha. The DLD calculator at dubailand.gov.ae shows the maximum permitted increase for renewals.
The headline number in a property listing - the annual rent - is rarely the cash you need on day one. Standard practice is: deposit + agency + tenancy registration + KAHRAMAA utility deposit + the first cheque all paid at signing. For an QAR 80,000 unfurnished flat with a 5% agency fee paid in 4 cheques, day-one cash typically lands around QAR 26,000-27,000.
How much is the security deposit on a Qatar rental?
5% of annual rent for unfurnished, 10% for furnished. Refundable at lease end minus agreed deductions.
What is the standard agency fee?
5% of annual rent is standard. Some landlords pay it; 2% appears occasionally; "no agency" listings exist.
How is a Qatar tenancy contract registered?
Tenancy contracts in Qatar are registered through the relevant municipality (typically Doha Municipality for the capital) rather than a single unified portal. Fees are nominal and often bundled into the lease handling.
What is the KAHRAMAA setup fee?
Around QAR 1,000-2,000 in refundable connection deposits at lease start, depending on premise type. The deposit returns at lease end if account is settled.
Does fewer cheques get me a better rent?
Often yes - landlords typically discount 2-5% for one cheque versus 4 or 12 post-dated cheques.