Relocation consultants are most frequently used by multi-national companies and larger institutions moving into the region. Some consultants provide practical and cultural help to those new to the region.

Overview of Real Estate Markets in Kuwait (PDF Download Available). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281209619_Overview_of_Real_Estate_Markets_in_Kuwait [accessed Jun 04 2018].

The employer, who contracts for the execution of a government project or who employs his workers in remote areas, shall be obliged to provide them with a suitable accommodation and means of transportation is provided, the employer shall pay them as appropriate accommodation allowance. The Minister shall, by means of resolution, determine the areas that are distant from urban development, the conditions of suitable accommodation and the accommodation allowance.

Types of housing in Kuwait

The majority of housing in Kuwait comes in the form of apartments, villas (large houses) and floors (which occupy a single floor of a villa). There has been much construction in Kuwait in recent years and expats will find a number of newer apartment. Both short-term and long-term rentals are available. there are few real estate agency provide free professional home search assistance listed here my favorite  two agencys (Hilite Homes ) (Property Plus) and more..

Homes in Kuwait are generally quite spacious, and may even have extra rooms available for domestic staff, a luxury that many expats may find they can afford in Kuwait. Expats will find that they can enjoy an active lifestyle in Kuwait as housing complexes often have facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and tennis courts.

Expat family can rent apartment yearly basis contract and rent can be paid monthly in advance . it is better to invoice professional agency to setup your first home in Kuwait to take off all the head ace , Since it is hard to find ministry for settling up your utility , agency can sort out all this head ace generally agency charge half rent for one time , but it is hassle free.

Not all apartments and villas are fully kitted out with light fittings, appliances and air conditioning, and it’s important to establish clearly what is included in the rental. When initially looking at a property, it’s not uncommon to find that, when moving in, all the appliances and fittings that were there before are no longer present.

Expats should also establish upfront whether utilities are included in the rental. Utilities such as water and electricity are often a separate expense that the tenant has to cover. agency can sort this out for you.

both officials and expatriates, talk about bachelor areas and yet there is no definite line which separates the family areas from the bachelor areas lot of discussion on going about this matter , Still no official concision where the bachelor accommodating defined , Generally speaking Kuwaiti area local villages are prohibited expat bachelors accommodation , The concerned government authorities have declared notice against bachelors living in private residential areas, if you are bachelors  it is better to avoid looking place with private ares.

According to AT source

The only other thing about bachelors is that they can’t reside in buildings with families. There are a lot of buildings which have both families and bachelors but the latter are only there as long as the families don’t object. If even one of the families complains the bachelors will have no choice but to vacate their flats or they could be forcibly evicted by the Municipality.

hence there is no clear answer how the separation between bachelors and family accommodation .

Very cold especially during night or when the dry cold north westerly wind are very strong (maximum temperature is 13° centigrade and it may decrease to 3.3° centigrade) except for warm intervals resulting from the blowing of wet south easterly wind
Great decrease in temperature – clouds and rain – very cold North westerly Wind.

Spring (16 February – 20 May)

Temperature begins to increase apparently after 16 February after being stable on the winter averages and the severity of cold breaks. The hot south (Al-Suhily) wind blow during the period from 15 March – 10 April and it lasts for several days and the maximum temperature may reach 41° centigrade (13° centigrade above the average) which misleads summer but the moderate cold westerly wind blow in this time to reduce temperature notably

Summer (21 May – 4 November)

This period is predominated by hot ad dry north westerly wind (Semoom) and they may be continuous as they are not often interrupted by winds coming form other directions. These winds vary in their speed between strength and weakness. These winds become active in some periods which lead to the occurrence of strong dust storms where the visibility may decrease to few meters especially at noon
Great increase in humidity and temperature.

Transition period (21 May – 5 June) 

Autumn (5 November – 5 December)

he hot season usually ends in 5 November as this date is preceded by wet and hot south easterly wind which changes afterwards to cold north westerly wind. It may be accompanied by thunder storms and the average maximum temperature ranges between 20° and 30° centigrade. It is noted that nights are usually cold while day times are warm.

• Long-term contracts are usually for a one-year period, while short-term ones are from one month upwards.
• Contracts usually call for advance payment, with one month rent and one month rent as a security deposit.
• If the contract has to be terminated  responsibility for doing so lies with the principal, which is, of course, in the interest of the expatriate is possible with 30 days notice period (notice period is depends on landlord it may 1 – 3 months, varies per landlords )

In most rental contracts, there’s a standard clause about returning the property in a reasonable condition, allowing for normal wear and tear. Any losses or damage must be made good. Anti-social behaviour such as noise or abuse of property will probably mean eviction.

Olive Super Market – Fahaheel
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Near Green Tower, Al Dabous Street,, Fahaheel, Al-Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait
22458208

Lulu Hypermarket – Salmiya 2
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Al Salam Mall,Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya, Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait
22052626

Lulu Hypermarket – Fahaheel 0
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Al Dabbus Street,Street 63,Block 11, Fahaheel, Al-Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait
23910111

Friday Market – Al Rai 0
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Block 1, Al-Rai, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait

Edee Supermarket – Salmiya
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Block 10,Saba Street, Salmiya, Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait
25653370

Hateen Co-Op Society
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15 Street, AL-Zahra, Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait
25225301

Fashion Mill Shopping Centre
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Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait
25710015

Carrefour Hypermarket 360 Mall
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Carrefour 360, Al Zahra, Surra, Capital Governorate, Kuwait

Highway Super Market – Fahaheel 0
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Street 67, Fahaheel, Al-Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait

Taw9eel.com – Kuwait City 1
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Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait

Lulu Hypermarket – Qurain 1
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West Of Abu Fatriya,Street 28, Al-Qurain District, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, Kuwait
22258300

Olive Super Market – Riggae
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Block 2,Street 2,Behind Al Muzani Exchange, Riggae, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait
24898901

Lulu Hypermarket – Dajeej
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Sixth Ring Road, Dajeej, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait
22910465

City Centre Hypermarket Shuwaikh
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Shuwaikh Industrial 1, Al-Jahra Road , Shuwaikh, Capital Governorate, Kuwait

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Salem Mubarak St.,Road 9, Near McDonald’s, Al Fanar Complex and Beside Sara Plaza Hotel, Salmiya, Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait
25748403

Grand Fresh Supermarket
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Abu Halifa, Al-Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait

If you have a case against you at court, or if you end up paying your rent at court, then expect a case to be filed against you, and this means that you will need to either be prepared to write your defense in Arabic or to hire a lawyer.

Possibility of increasing your rent .

Generally  landlord cannot increase rent.  Rent for private or residency (non-commercial) properties can only be increased once every five years , Landlord can only increase rent in the following situations:
1) If the tenant agrees to the proposed increase
2) Its been 5 years and the contract has ended (rule is once every 5 years)
3) The rent is 50% less than the market price

By law, if your rent contract ends and you continue living there then it renews by default for the same time of rent pay

Reasons a landlord can terminate the lease for the residential rental.
1) If tenant hasn’t paid rent
2) If the tenant rents out the residency to a third person without permission
3) If the residence is being used for illegal activities
4) If the building is no longer structurally safe( Possibility of compensation for leaving the place )
5) If the landlord wants to rebuild the building or reconstruct it.

Lawyer Fajer from Arab times wrote some QA ,

One-year contract
Question: I have been living in an apartment for 18 months, but only had a one year contract. Does that mean that my contract automatically renewed itself for a year? And if so does that mean I cannot leave till the remaining six months are over?
Fajer: If the term of your rent’s contract ends, yet you continue to occupy the space and pay the rent in a timely manner, then your contract is renewed for the period of your rent payment. For example, if you pay monthly, then your contract is renewed month by month even though you initially had a one year contract. To put it in simple terms, anything beyond the initial term of your contract is renewed according to what you are paying for.

Question: My question to you pertains to the raising of rents by landlords. What is the criteria that landlords use to raise the rents? Is there any law stipulating the maximum percentage that a landlord can raise the rent to, or does the law leave it to his discretion?
Fajer: Well, if the landlord is raising the rent (after five years of you occupying the space, as mentioned above), then he can only raise it if it is 50 percent less than the market price and can only raise it up to the average market price. How do you calculate the average market price? You see how much a place with the same standards as your building in the same location is going for. That might not be so easy to determine as places differ all the time.

Paying at court
Question: I keep reading from you and hearing from friends as well that if I am having disputes with my landlord I can pay rent at court. Is this true? And how or where do I go?
Fajer: Yes, it is true that you can pay your rent at court. There are different court buildings in Kuwait, with the major court ‘the Palace of Justice’ being located in Kuwait City. You should check the nearest court to your residential area; there is one main court building in every Kuwaiti governorate. Once you find the building, you will need to speak some Arabic and ask for directions to the rental court. Take with you your rental agreement and civil ID and deposit the money at court; you will get a receipt instantly.

Have you paid off your mortgage? Is the price you have set realistic? Will prospective buyers be able to make it to the viewing timings you have allotted? There is a lot to think about when you are

selling your property.

Be aware of the time frameThe entire selling process will take at least six weeks, once you have an agreed buyer. Market your propertyFind a buyer and prevent void periods by marketing your property across a wide range of media avenues.Make your property stand outFirst impressions count, so showcase your property in the best possible light to attract buyers.

Find out how we can help.

Understand your priceUnderstand at what price properties similar to yours are selling for. Remember that prices advertised and prices sold at are different. Set realistic prices to avoid delays on generated interest.

Be flexible with viewingsEnsure flexibility of viewing

timings to increase the speed of the selling process. Organise your paperworkPrepare the necessary documentation. This includes the Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA), the title deed, floor plans and a location map.ConveyancingOur Conveyancing team deals with developers, lenders, and government bodies everyday and are well versed in handling the myriad of necessary requirements, procedures, policies and processes, freeing you from the stress associated with a property transfer. With the help of our conveyancers, you will find the process simple, easy to understand, and professionally managed.

Pay off your mortgage.

Produce a liability letter from the bank that you have the mortgage on your property with. Once you do, the buyer’s bank will then arrange to pay off your mortgage. You may be asked to sign a few documents pertaining to authorising your bank to accept the settlement of the loan and instructing the bank to release the property documents once the mortgage is settled.

The buyer’s bank will pay off the mortgage while your bank issues the clearance documentation. Transfer of OwnershipThe next step is to submit a copy of the NOC to the buyer’s bank. The bank will then take about 2-3 days to prepare the final documentation for the property transfer.

You would then need to meet with the buyer, the buyer’s bank, agent and the mortgage consultant at the developer’s office (if it is a property under construction) or at the Dubai Land Department to initiate the transfer.

Final Step.
If the buyer’s bank issues a guarantee letter, you will receive the cheque for any additional payment a week later. The buyer’s contribution will be paid to you through a manager’s cheque.

Location: Block 12, Street 1, Jabriya, Kuwait
Website: www.neskt.com
Curriculum: British National Curriculum
Level: Kindergarten to A levels
Fees : School fees are not available online

American International School (AIS)

Location: Uhud Street, Salmiya Area 11, Kuwait
Website: www.aiskuwait.org
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Level: Pre-K to Year 12
Fees:Check online/or direct

International Academy of Kuwait (IAK)

Location: Hamoud Zaid Al Khaled St, Salmiya- Kuwait
Website: www.iak.edu.kw
Curriculum: National Curriculum of England and Whales and Cambridge IGCSE examinations
Level: KG – Year 12
Fees:  Check online/or direct

Gulf English School (GES)

Location: Al Dimnah Street, Block 5, Salmiya
Website: www.ges.edu.kw/
Curriculum: National Curriculum of England
Level: Pre-KG to Year 13
Fees:Check online/or direct

Kuwait English School (KES)

Location: Salwa, Area 11, Street 9, Salmiya
Website:http://www.kes.edu.kw/
Curriculum: British curriculum
Level: KG – A Level
Fees:  Check online/or direct

British School of Kuwait (BSK)

Location: Salwa, Area 1, Street 1
Website: www.bsk.edu.kw
Curriculum: National Curriculum of England with GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Level
Level: Reception – Year 13
Fees:  Check online/or direct

The Oxford Academy of Kuwait

Location: 1 St, Salwa, Kuwait
Website: www.oxford.edu.kw
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England and Wales
Level: KG – Year 11
Fees: Check online/or direct

Few more lists below ,

American schools
American Creativity Academy
Martyr Asrar AlQabandi Bilingual School (M.A.Q.B.S)
A’takamul International School – atakamul.edu.kw
American Academy for Girls – aag.edu.kw
American Baccalaureate School – abs.edu.kw
American Bilingual School
American International School of Gulf
American International School of Kuwait
American School of Kuwait
American United School of Kuwait – aus.edu.kw
Kuwait American School – kas.edu.kw
Universal American School – uas.edu.kw
Bangladeshi schools
Morning Glory Bangladesh International School (Abdullah Al Mubarak Area)
Bilingual schools
Ajial Bilingual School
Al-Bayan Bilingual School – bbs.edu.kw
Al-Danah Bilingual School Kuwait
Al-Ghanim Bilingual School – gbs.edu.kw
Al-Ma’alee Bilingual School
Al-Nibras International Bilingual School
Al-Noor Bilingual School – alnoor.edupage.org
Al-Ru’ya Bilingual School
Alzabne School
American Arab Bilingual Academy
American Bilingual School
Canadian Bilingual School – cbskuwait.com
Dasman Bilingual School – dbs.edu.kw
Future Bilingual School – http://fbs.edu.kw/
Global Bilingual Academy – gba.edu.kw
Jahra Bilingual Academy
Hayat Universal Bilingual School
Kuwait Academy Bilingual School – kbs-edu.com
Kuwait Bilingual School – Al Jahra
Orbit International
The Rainbow Playgroup
Rawd Alsalheen Bilingual School – rawd-edu.net
Rowad Bilingual School

British schools
Al Quabandhi Bilingual School
British School of Kuwait
Cambridge English School
Cascade British Nursery School – cascade-kuwait.com
The English Academy – tea.edu.kw
The English Playgroup and Primary School – epg.edu.kw
English School Fahaheel Kuwait
English School for Girls – Salwa – esg.edu.kw
The English School, Kuwait
Falcon English School – falconschool.ac.cy
Gulf British Academy – gulfbritishacademy.com
Gulf English School of Kuwait – ges.edu.kw
International Academy of Kuwait – iak.edu.kw
International British School of Kuwait – Template:URL ibskuwait.com
Kuwait English School
Kuwait International English School – kieskuwait.com
Kuwait National English School – knes.edu.kw
New English School
Oxford Academy of Kuwait – oxford.edu.kw
Tahreer English School

Egyptian schools
Kuwait Egyptian Embassy School – Jabriya

French school
Lycée Français de Koweït

Indian schools
New Gulf Indian School – newgiskuwait.com Mahboula
Jabriya Indian School – Jabriya
Al Amal Indian School – Salmiya
Al Rashid Indian School – Farwaniya
Carmel School – Khaitan
Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School – Al Ahmadi
Gulf Indian School – Mangaf
India International School – iiskwt.com
Indian Learners Own Academy – loakuwait.com
Indian Community School, Amman Branch – Salmiya, Block 12
Indian Community School, Junior Branch – Salmiya, Block 10
Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch – Khaitan
Indian Community School, Senior Branch – Salmiya, Block 10
Indian Educational School (also known as Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan) – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh; bhavanskuwait.com
Indian English Academy School (also known as Don Bosco) – Salmiya, Block 10; ieasonline.org
Indian Integrated School – integratedindianschool.org
Indian Public School – Salmiya, Block 12
Integrated Indian School – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Integrated International School – iiskw.com
Kuwait Indian School – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Salmiya Indian Model School – simskuwait.com
United Indian School – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh
New Indian Central School – Mangaf
Indian Central School – Abbasiya
Global English School – Fahaheel

Iranian schools
Iranian School of Kuwait
Pakistani schools
Fahaheel Pakistan School
Gulf Pakistan English School and College
International School & College of Pakistan
Kuwait Pakistan English School
New Pakistan International School – Hawalli
Oxford Pakistani English School
Pakistan Academy School – Al Ahmadi
Pakistan English Academy – Al Farwaniyah
Pakistan Excel English School – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Pakistan School, Rumaithya
Pakistan English School & College – Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh
Pakistan National English School
Pakistan School – Mangaf
Pakistan Sunshine School – Hawalli

Private schools
Al-Jamil Private School – Salmiya
The Arab Modern Academy – Salmiya
Al Manhal Private School – Salmia
Al-Wataniya Private School – Hawally
Pakistan English Academy – Farwaniya
Al Shahin School – Medan Hawally
Al Najat School – Al Najah
Pakistan Academy School – Al Ahmadi
AlQutoof Private School
Al Qabas School – Hawally
UAS Kuwait (Wiki)

Providing some fitness and life style club around Kuwait