Aqar Iraq
Articles from agents and lawyers about property in Iraq.
Most serious tenants and buyers in Iraq start on WhatsApp. Reply with: exact area, rent or price, rooms, floor, deposit, and a short video. Ask one qualifying question move-in dat…
By Omar Hassan
A vacant plot and a built house are different legal products. For land, confirm plot number, area, land use residential / agricultural / commercial , and whether subdivision or bu…
By Sara Al-Maliki
Walk away if someone demands a large deposit before you see the deed, refuses a video call or site visit, or pressures you to pay only in cash to a third party “today only”. Be ca…
By Sara Al-Maliki
Off-plan and new-build stock is active around Erbil. Before you accept keys, walk the unit with a list: water pressure, AC units, windows and seals, electrical panels, parking all…
By Omar Hassan
In Karrada, Mansour, and Jadriya we still see strong demand for 1–2 bedroom flats with reliable electricity backup and parking. Families ask earlier about school routes; singles c…
By Omar Hassan
Iraqi practice on who pays the agent varies by city and deal. Some sellers cover the fee; sometimes buyer and seller split; sometimes each side has their own broker. Before viewin…
By Omar Hassan
Inherited houses often have several heirs on the deed. One heir cannot sell the whole property without the others — or a court path that settles shares. Ask for the succession cer…
By Sara Al-Maliki
Ownership rules for non-Iraqis are not the same everywhere. Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region have different practical paths for foreigners, long-term residents, and companies…
By Sara Al-Maliki
Many sales close through a power of attorney wakala . That can be legitimate — and it can also hide risk. Read the scope carefully: can the agent sell, receive funds, and sign at…
By Sara Al-Maliki
A written lease protects both landlord and tenant. At minimum, write: full names and IDs, exact address, rent amount and currency, payment dates, deposit amount and conditions for…
By Sara Al-Maliki
Buying property in Iraq starts with the deed sanad / tapu , not with photos. Ask for a clear copy of the title, match the seller’s ID to the owner named on the deed, and confirm t…
By Sara Al-Maliki