Bahrain Apartments

There is a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from apartments, to stand-alone villas and gated compounds. Lots of expats work as real estate agents, so finding a native English speaker to help you out is easy. Bahrain Property World has listings of available properties (although they are by no means exhaustive) and the main English language newspaper, the Gulf Daily News, also has a good property section.

Simply driving round looking for ‘to let’ signs can also reap benefits and if you are interested in a particular compound, befriend the gateman and ask him to let you know if something is coming up.

When you find a house, make sure you agree in advance with the landlord what work needs doing (check air conditioning in particular) as some landlords become unresponsive once you are settled and paying rent. Repainting and cleaning are the norm, but many tenants manage to negotiate new appliances, bathrooms, kitchens and curtains, so do not be afraid to ask.