PLOTS FOR SALE IN UGANDA

Estate Packages: Plots For Sale In Uganda

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 the community you choose meets your needs. Also pay attention to infrastructure nearby, particularly transport like roads back to the CBD and areas where there is work.

New estate check list

1. Travel time to work, family and friends
2. Community design – takes advantage of the landscape and incorporates social infrastructure like childcare and schools
3. Good transport and shopping options nearby
4. Open public space like parks and gardens.

Plot sizes

Plots typically start at 50ft x 100ft and rise to up to around 100ft x 100ft with options of buying bigger sizes by doubling plots. There is a trade-off between the smaller, affordable plots suited to first home buyers and the bigger blocks which are best for upgrading home buyers who need a backyard large enough to cater for a family.”

The slope or grading of the plot is also an important consideration, with the flatter blocks best for the volume style builders, while sloping blocks usually require a bespoke build, which is more expensive.

Plot check list:

1. Shape of lot suited to the house you intend to build
2. Grading – flat for the designs of volume builders, sloped for spilt level but will need bespoke design
3. Orientation – backyard facing to afternoon sun?
4. Topography – elevated if you want a balcony with views
5. Unstable soil and underground rock – these can ratchet up building costs.