Commercial Real Estate

TYPES OF PROPERTY TAXES IN UGANDA Property tax Rental income tax Capital Gains Tax Withholding tax Stamp duty Property Tax (Rates) Property rates in Uganda are levied by local government councils. Property tax is an old tax but almost died a natural death until the enactment of Local Government (Rating) Act in 2005, when it was revived and became active. The current rating is...

How Landlord, Tenant Act will reform tenancy in Uganda Purpose: President Museveni on June 10th, 2022 assented to the Landlord and Tenants Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to regulate the relationship between the landlord and the tenant, to reform and consolidate the law relating to letting of premises, to provide for the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in respect to the letting of premises...

Why Should Use a Real Estate Agent in Uganda? The real estate industry is one characterized by constant change – there are several variables including prices, inventory levels, availability, etc. that cause the market to fluctuate. The housing market can be extremely unpredictable and is highly influenced by the economy, both nationwide and locally. In any transaction, but especially one as important...

Why You Should Consider a Master Planned Community in Uganda I've lost track of the number of folks I've met over the years who plan to do things a little differently when they buy a home in Uganda. They want to live it up and go local. The rules and regulations of a master-planned community are not for them, they tell me. The dream sounds like fun. The reality, less so. Because if there's one way to...

Rules for successful property investing in uganda 2021 is going to be a great year for property. Sure there are still many economic headwinds that we’ll encounter and this has led to many mixed messages in the media and this together with uncertainty about our economy and jobs is causing a feeling of confusion for many investors. But what is certain in these times of uncertainty is that some...

Finding Success With Real Estate Investments in Uganda. Many people are constantly looking for ways to increase their income. One thing a lot of people like to do is put their money into real estate. Though this does offer the potential to generate income, there are things to learn before jumping in. To learn more, read the following article about it. Before investing in any type of real estate, it...

IMPACT OF 2021 UGANDA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ON REAL ESTATE In a campaign marked by violence, killings, arbitrary arrests and internet shutdown, voter intimidation and irregularities in vote tallying. Uganda’s electoral commission declared incumbent Museveni the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his 35-year rule. One question still remaining, what does this mean for the real...

These are real estate opportunities in Uganda. According to the Uganda National Housing Policy and UBOS, there are 7.3 million households in the country living in 6.2m housing units with an average household size of 4.7 persons. The estimated annual need for new housing is 200,000 units. Of these 135,000 and 65,000 units are in rural and urban areas respectively. In Uganda, private developers primarily...

How a property manager saves you time and money in Uganda There are countless projects, demands, and tasks pressing upon property owners, no matter how big or small the property or portfolio of properties. Whether you own a sprawling second home, a condo, a strip mall, office building or vacation rental, you understand the daily attention a property requires. When you try to take care of everything...

Relocating to Uganda real Estate Agent. Here are some of the most important tips to consider when relocating to Uganda. Moving to a completely new place especially Africa is difficult under many circumstances, but especially if you are required to pack up your career and start anew. This challenge can be particularly daunting for anyone. The prospect of starting over isn’t pretty. Getting to know...