Buyer's and tenant's guides for Syria
Practical guides to buying and renting property in Syria: verifying a deed, green tabu versus shares, transferring ownership, buying from abroad, and renting.
How to verify a title deed at the land registry in Syria
Before you pay any deposit, confirm for yourself that the property is registered in the seller's name and free of mortgages, seizures and lawsuits. Here are the steps from start to finish.
Title deedGreen tabu, shares, court ruling, power of attorney: what each means and the risks
Every listing on Balkoun states the deed status. This guide explains what each status means, which of them can be registered in your name, and where the risks are.
SellingTransferring ownership in Syria: papers, fees, and who must be present
From the preliminary contract to the entry in the buyer's name: what happens at each step, and what seller and buyer need so the transfer does not stall at the last minute.
From abroadHow to buy property in Syria while living abroad
Millions of Syrians abroad want a home back home. Buying remotely is possible and safe if you arrange three things: who inspects, who signs, and how the money travels.
RentingThe tenant's guide to renting in Syria: contract, advance rent, and what to check before moving in
Rent in Syria is often paid months in advance, so a mistake is expensive. Here is what to ask, what to write in the contract, and what to photograph on move-in day.
These guides are general information based on common practice, not legal advice. Procedures and fees change and differ between governorates, so consult a lawyer before any payment.