Property: flats, houses, land and rentals through one request
Pick the direction first, then the details
The property market is huge, and the search starts with a simple question: buy or rent, a home or a commercial space, for a long time or for a few days. This decides whom you look for and what questions you ask. Below is a short guide to which section to open.
- Apartments — sale, long-term rent, new builds. Give the area, the BHK, the floor and the condition.
- Rooms — often a cheaper start: the flatmates, the size and the shared areas matter.
- Houses — sale, rent, row houses; ask about the plot, utilities and water supply.
- Short-term rentals — for trips and short stays: dates, number of guests, terms.
- Land — plots for building, agricultural land; the permitted use and the documents are important.
- Commercial property — offices, warehouses, shops, coworking spaces.
- Garages and parking — size, security, access.
- Property abroad — ask about the rules for buying as a foreigner or non-resident, taxes and the role of a local lawyer.
What to put in your request
Owners and agents answer more accurately when they understand your limits. Write:
- Purpose — buy or rent, and for how long.
- Place — city, area, nearness to the metro, a school or work.
- Type and size — number of bedrooms, floor, an independent house or a flat.
- Condition — ready to move in, needing finishing, furniture and appliances.
- Budget — an amount or a range, and for rent whether maintenance charges are included.
- Terms — pets, children, move-in date.
- Type of deal — directly with the owner or through an agent.
A few things apply to every direction. First, tell the owner from the middleman: an agent works for a commission, and you should agree on it before a viewing. Second, remember the extra costs: stamp duty and registration when you buy, maintenance charges and a deposit when you rent.
How to compare offers
In property, “cheaper” often means “less included”. Compare like with like: size, floor, condition, who pays the maintenance, the deposit and the length of the agreement. Ask about documents separately: who the owner is, whether the title is clear, whether there are any loans or claims against it. Before you buy, it is worth bringing in a property lawyer to check the deal. This is an area where it is better not to rely only on words.
On BlaBlaPrice you do not call listings: you write one request, and owners and agents reply in the chat. The system shows the offer that is best on the merits first, and you can see reviews next to each one. Owners and agents can see where their offer stands and may improve their terms. Your phone number stays hidden until you choose who gets it.
Common mistakes
Agreeing to an advance payment without checking the documents. Not viewing the property in person. Not asking whether maintenance is included in the rent. Not giving the move-in date in the request and then wasting time on options that do not fit. A request stays active for 7 days, and you can edit it.
Where to begin
If you have not decided yet, create a request in a general form: describe the purpose, the city, the budget and the dates. The site will choose the section itself, you will see what replies come in, and you can edit the request if needed. This is an easier way to learn real prices without calling dozens of numbers. For a business, look at commercial premises separately: footfall, parking, electrical load and working hours matter there.
