UAE set for major rental shift as Property Finder integrates monthly rent payments through Keyper

UAE rental market will shift to monthly payments as Property Finder set to integrate rent-in-instalments tech from 2026

The UAE rental market is on the verge of a major transformation as Property Finder confirms it will integrate Keyper’s rent-in-instalments technology, enabling residents across the country to pay rent monthly for the first time at a national scale.The new feature is expected to go live on Property Finder’s app and website in the first half of 2026.

This development marks a significant step in the modernisation of the UAE’s rental ecosystem, which has traditionally relied on one to four large upfront cheques—often placing financial strain on tenants.

A Shift in Resident Behaviour

According to recent market reports, more residents now see Dubai as a long-term home, rather than a short-term expat destination. This shift has increased demand for flexible, resident-friendly rental solutions.

Modernising the Rental Experience

By enabling card and direct-debit monthly payments, the Property Finder–Keyper partnership aims to:

Reduce financial pressure on residents

Help agents close rental deals faster

Provide landlords with reliable, digitally managed income streams

Keyper already supports monthly rent payments for thousands of tenants across the UAE, representing more than AED 2 billion in rental demand. Integrating this solution at Property Finder’s marketplace scale brings the service to millions of users for the first time.

Benefits for Tenants, Agents, and Landlords

Property Finder confirmed that the collaboration will simplify and enhance the rental journey for all stakeholders:

Tenants gain flexibility and improved cash flow through manageable monthly instalments.

Agents experience fewer deal cancellations caused by upfront cheque requirements.

Landlords enjoy predictable monthly income, reduced default risk, and automated management.

Source: ArabianBusiness