Understanding Property Types
Paddii offers three main property categories, each designed for different needs.
Property Categories
🏠 Rent
Long-term residential properties
Perfect for:
- Monthly or yearly rentals
- Apartments, houses, studios
- Residential living
Features:
- Viewing appointments required
- Direct communication with landlords/agents
- No instant booking
- Flexible move-in dates
- Lease agreements handled offline
How it works:
- Browse rental properties
- Request a viewing appointment
- Visit the property
- Negotiate and sign lease directly with owner
🏘️ Sale
Properties for purchase
Perfect for:
- Buying a home
- Investment properties
- Land purchases
Features:
- Tour appointments available
- Property verification
- Connect with real estate agents
- Price negotiation
- Legal documentation support
How it works:
- Browse properties for sale
- Schedule property tours
- Chat with sellers or agents
- Make an offer
- Complete purchase process
🎉 Events
Short-term event spaces
Perfect for:
- Parties and celebrations
- Corporate events
- Photo/video shoots
- Workshops and meetings
- Weddings and receptions
Features:
- Hourly or daily bookings
- Instant book available
- Online payments
- Capacity information
- Activity/event type filters
- Immediate availability
How it works:
- Select dates and duration
- Check capacity and amenities
- Book instantly (if enabled) or request booking
- Make payment
- Receive confirmation
- Host your event!
Property Type Comparison
| Feature | Rent | Sale | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking | Viewing appointment | Tour appointment | Instant/Request |
| Duration | Months/Years | Permanent | Hours/Days |
| Payment | Offline | Offline | Online |
| Instant Book | No | No | Yes (optional) |
| Online Chat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Instant Book vs. Request to Book
Instant Book (Events only)
- ✅ Book immediately without waiting
- ✅ Automatic confirmation
- ✅ Pay online instantly
- ✅ Faster process
Request to Book
- Host reviews your request
- Wait for approval (usually 24-48 hours)
- Chat before booking
- More flexibility for special requests
Choosing the Right Property Type
Looking for a home?
→ Browse Rent properties
Want to buy property?
→ Browse Sale listings
Planning an event?
→ Browse Events spaces
Not sure?
Use our "What are you looking for?" quiz on the homepage!
Verified Properties
All property types can be verified:
- ✓ Identity verified owners
- ✓ Property details confirmed
- ✓ Professional photos
- ✓ Higher trust score
Tip: Filter by "Verified Only" for peace of mind.
Need Help Deciding?
Still unsure which property type is right for you?
- Contact our team for personalized guidance
- Check our FAQ page
- Chat with customer support