Insights for smarter property management
Practical articles and guides on property management, accounting, and Saudi regulations — from the OMARA team.
VAT on property rentals: what actually applies to owners?
A simple breakdown of when VAT applies to residential and commercial rentals, and how to handle it without complexity.
How to track rent arrears without spreadsheet chaos
Practical steps to see who paid and who is late at a glance, ending manual follow-up over messages.
Double-entry accounting, simply, for property management
Why double-entry matters even if you are not an accountant, and how it keeps your numbers review-ready.
Five indicators that reveal your building’s performance at a glance
From occupancy rate to collection rate — the indicators you should watch monthly.
Ejar contracts and the National Address: organizing tenant data
A guide to linking each tenant to their contract and official data, organized and ready when needed.
From request to closure: managing maintenance with confidence
How to receive maintenance requests, organize them, and follow status through to closure without losing any.
New in OMARA: monthly collection reports
We launched clearer collection reports that give you a quick view of each building’s performance for the month.
How to choose the right tenant for your unit
Practical screening criteria that reduce defaults and problems before signing the contract.
A correct tax invoice: what must it include?
The essential elements that must appear on your tax invoice to be compliant and accepted.
Recording operating expenses without losing a riyal
How to document maintenance and operating costs to know your building’s net income accurately.
Renewing Ejar contracts: what to track before expiry
A checklist of what to prepare and follow to renew contracts without a gap or delay.
How to price your unit’s rent with confidence
A practical approach to setting a fair rent that earns well without prolonging vacancy.
Cutting vacancy periods: practical steps for owners
How to reduce the time a unit stays empty between one tenant and the next.
New in OMARA: the tenant portal
We launched a portal that lets tenants track their dues and submit payment proof easily.
Update: tracking maintenance request status
You can now follow every maintenance request through clear statuses to closure.
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