Mortgage

Property investment in Uganda: commercial or residential? If you ask a random passerby what they know about this half of the market and you’re likely to be met with little more than a scratch of the head. Which is a shame, because the commercial property market is full of opportunities and typically promises greater returns. With that in mind, here’s our guide to the differences between...

MORTGAGE ACT, 2009. An Act to consolidate the law relating to mortgages; to repeal and replace the Mortgage Act; to provide for the creation of mortgages; for the duties of mortgagors and mortgagees regarding mortgages; for mortgages of matrimonial homes; to make mortgages take effect only as security; to provide for priority, tacking, consolidation and variation of mortgages; to provide for suits by...

  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...

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...