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The UAE real estate sector sees a monumental shift in easing tenant rental payments amidst soaring living costs as real estate firms Keyper and Property Finder come together to introduce monthly rent payment options, beating out the longstanding 1 to 4 post-dated check payment system that was in play so far.
Traditionally, landlords in the UAE only accepted tenancy contracts upon receiving 1 to 4 post-dated checks. Going into 2026, tenants will now experience major relief early next year with monthly rental payment options, creating greater opportunities for all parties involved.
Keyper UAE rent payment system already supports more than AED 2 billion in rental demand, allowing thousands of tenants to move to easy monthly payments through card or direct debit. The partnership will have the feature available directly on the Property Finder app and website, marking the first time the region’s rental market adopts a fully integrated option to pay rent monthly in the UAE.
The Burden of a 1 to 4 Check Cycle
Having an upfront check-based payment system came with a number of challenges. Firstly, it is a huge burden on the tenants who have to ensure that they have a large amount of funds deposited in their bank accounts to ensure that the check payments would not bounce upon failure to gather the funds in time.
This especially alleviates the heavy burden of the first check for a new tenant moving into a rental unit. Providing enough funds for that first check, over the moving expenses, and initial deposits is no easy feat. Now with the monthly rental payment option, finding and moving to new homes should be a much easier venture.
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Founder and CEO of Property Finder, Michael Lahyani, said: