Real Estate

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...

How to make money from property in Uganda. If you’re wondering how to make money from property, look no further than buy to let. Buy to let investment is one of the most popular and lucrative investment methods out there. By purchasing a buy to let property, investors can generate attractive returns and benefit from ownership of a valuable asset in the Uganda property market. Before getting started...

Buying property in Uganda What should a consumer keep in mind while purchasing an apartment? Some of the factors to consider while purchasing an apartment are: Locality i.e. transport, schools, hospitals, market, business district, entertainment centers, hotels, restaurants, pollution levels, etc. Quoted area of the flat, i.e., carpet, built up area and super built up area Car parking...

ABOUT BUGOLOBI KAMPALA Bugolobi is an upscale residential area in Kampala Bugolobi is bordered by the following towns: Nakawa Mbuya Mutungo Kitintale Muyenga Namuwongo Kampala's Industrial Bugoloobi is approximately 7 kilometres the Kampala Central business district. The Bugolobi is bordered by Kampala industrial area and has a great urban feel, full of big factories and company...

Land Investment in Uganda What is land? There are three types of real estate investments; Commercial property Residential property Land. Vacant or raw land is a plot of land without any established buildings or equipment that can be used for the development of commercial or residential real estate or for farmland, ranches, or natural resources such as mineral, water, or air rights. In...

Conversion of leasehold into freehold in Uganda. Any lease which was granted to a Ugandan citizen out of former public land and was subsisting on the coming into force of this Act may be converted into freehold if the board is satisfied that the following conditions have been complied with— (a) that the leasehold is authentic and genuine; (b) that there were no customary tenants on the land at the...

Acquisition of land by a noncitizen in Uganda Subject to article 237(2)(c) of the Constitution, a noncitizen may acquire a lease in land in accordance with this section. A lease of five years or more acquired by a noncitizen shall be registered in accordance with the Registration of Titles Act. A noncitizen shall not be granted a lease exceeding ninety-nine years. Subject to the other provisions...

BUYING A VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY IN ZANZIBAR  Another way to invest in rental property is by buying and renting out a residence in a vacation destination. But as exciting as the idea of owning a vacation rental can be, you need to understand the realities of such an investment — and subject it to the same business calculations you would with any other rental investment. One challenge to owning a...

Ultimate Guide to Buying a Vacation Rental Property in Uganda  The concept of vacation rental investments has gained considerable momentum in recent years, and for good reason: the expansion of the economy, in addition to the advent of the private accommodation sector, has made it considerably easier for families to go on more vacations of their own. As the economy improves, more and more people are...

Tips on How to Get Into Uganda real estate Market Think About Your Reasons For Investing First things first, you need to be sure that you’re ready to begin investing. There are different reasons why people consider purchasing a buy to let property, and it’s important to have a clear vision of your own reasons for getting into property. Are you getting started with property investment as a way to...