There are plenty of flats still not occupied due to very high rent. I have seen one building which they put sign boards in September 2008 For Rent is still empty. The building is located in Doha Jadeed with basement parking but it is an area where there are plenty of labourers are staying. A friend told me that they are asking for 8-9k for a 2 bedroom flat and 12k for a 3 bedroom flat. It is there for the last 5 months and not a single flat has been rented so far. The building is not in a good location and the rent is too high that is why nobody is coming there. I dont think someone will take a 2 bedroom flat in that building for more than 6k. If it goes like this that landlord will be compelled to reduce the rent. There are plenty of buildings in such situation.