Kuwait Guide: Property

Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.

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  Purchasing process

  Unclear waters

  As expat purchasing laws are very new, there is uncertainty over all the documentation that is necessary, but it is likely that a passport, proof of employment and tax numbers will all be required.

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  Property market

  How's it looking?

  Despite having undergone a construction boom over the past ten years, there remains a shortage of available residential property in Kuwait, as highlighted by a 6% drop in the number of transactions over the past year. The areas particularly affected are Ahmadi and Capital areas, which are typically desirable.

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  Finding a property

  What to know before you buy

  Until recently expats living in Kuwait were not permitted to buy property, a move made by the government to try and reduce the number of people moving to the country with no intention of finding employment. While this restriction has now been lifted some conditions remain which must be met before you are allowed to buy your property.

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