Investing in Uganda

The homebuyers’ secret weapon – Having a buyer’s agent on your side Normally buying a home is a major experience, filled with excitement, pleasure and pride. But in many instances and without professional guidance, stress and fear can consume much of your precious time, money and energy. Choosing the right property for your family comes down to knowing what you need, knowing what you can...

    What Is an Open House? A Chance for Sellers to Showcase Their Home If you're  SELLING YOUR HOME, you may be pondering hosting an open house. So what exactly is an open house? The classic definition is it's a time when sellers open their home so that numerous potential buyers can swing by and check it out—no appointment necessary. Here's why a home seller should consider...

Apartment Vs Condo: what is the difference? When searching for a flat, there are both apartments and condominiums being advertised, but what’s the difference? So, here’s a quick guide to what distinguishes an apartment from a condominium. Ownership for apartments and condos The most significant difference between the two is ownership. Apartments When it comes to an apartment block,...

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY LAND FOR INVESTMENT IN BWINDI: CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION WHAT YOU HAVE TO KNOW Officially classified as 'critically endangered', mountain gorillas live in only three countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda, in two distinctly separate populations.  The first of these is in the Virunga Massif mountain region straddling the borders of the three...

TOURISM IN UGANDA The distinctive attraction of Uganda as a tourist destination arises from the variety of its game stock (Including the rare tree climbing lions of Ishasha White Rhinoceros, Gorillas, elephants and its unspoiled scenic beauty including forests hills and Mountain Rivers and lakes. 51% of the world’s population of mountain gorillas lives in Uganda. Uganda is home to 11% of the...

6 Questions to ask when choosing a Real Estate Agent to sell your property in Uganda Deciding to sell a property, whether it’s an investment or your own home, is a big step. Evolution of the real estate agent You might be planning to upside, downsize, relocate, or let go of an investment; regardless of your motivations, selling your property comes with a lot of considerations. Choosing the Best...

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...

AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS IN UGANDA The Agricultural Sector continues to be the most important sector in Uganda; it employs approximately 69% of the population and contributed about 26% to the GDP. The Government has increased the allocation to the agricultural sector budget to 65% increase. The main agricultural crops include grains, sugarcane, cotton, tea and Coffee which accounts for 20% of...