You are absolutely right, there are some real rip-off merchants working in the real estate business here in Qatar. Personal recommendation is the way forward; if you know someone who has moved recently, ask them what their experience was and who they used.

Also, there are 2 companies with the word 'Professional' in their name. Be very careful as only one of them truly is professional. You can relax if you are being helped by either Paula or Mandy, as for the other bunch.....