Home buyers

Cheaper ways to get into the property market Not everyone has help from the bank of mum and dad or a six figure salary behind them. So, how can the rest of us afford a home? Rentvesting It isn’t only wealthy old people that can invest in property, rentvesting allows buyers within all price ranges to purchase a home in one area, rent it out to tenants and then live somewhere else. Is this...

  Buying off the plan can be trickier than a regular purchase, but thousands of Ugandans do it every year. Buying off the plan is when you sign a contract to buy a dwelling before it has been built. If done correctly, it can deliver big rewards, namely in terms of location and price. But, as you might expect from a process that involves buying something that doesn’t yet exist, it’s also...

Estate Packages: Plots For Sale. Selecting a neighborhood, a block and builder can prove daunting, so to help get you started here is our new home buyers guide. The right estate To get an insider’s view on how to choose the right estate or ‘community’, I spoke with Senior Estate Developer in Uganda. When it comes to selecting the right community, start with your lifestyle and make sure...

Selling by Auction vs. private treaty ? If you're preparing to sell your home, are you better off selling via auction or private treaty? We outline the pros and cons of each option. Selling via private treaty A standard residential property transaction is known as a Private Treaty sale. This is when you set the price you’d like your house to sell for, and your real estate agent negotiates...

How to Buy a House in Uganda Buying your very first home can be both an exciting and daunting process. Navigating the maze of finance, home loans and the property market can be challenging for even seasoned investors. So how are the newcomers meant to get their foot into the property market? The good news is there are lots of options and support out there for first time home buyers. The...

Four tips to increase the value of your home before selling it in Uganda Selling your home is always a time of excitement because it often means you’re moving somewhere new perhaps because of a work promotion or even a new addition to the family. Regardless of the reason, people buy and sell in every market, so it’s always wise to do what you can to potentially increase the sale price of your...