Real Estate

Why You Should Consider a Master Planned Community in Uganda I've lost track of the number of folks I've met over the years who plan to do things a little differently when they buy a home in Uganda. They want to live it up and go local. The rules and regulations of a master-planned community are not for them, they tell me. The dream sounds like fun. The reality, less so. Because if there's one way to...

Ugandans can now invest in luxury property in Zanzibar Ugandans can now invest in luxury apartments and villas in Zanzibar, part of the first phases in a new mega-development and resort to be built along the idyllic Indian Ocean coastline. Fumba Uptown Living is an innovative residential development project, located along the southern shores of Zanzibar island. A unique residential community concept in...

Roles of the Government in provision of affordable housing in Uganda  Large and rapid increases in the urban population have caused a crisis in housing in the third world countries. The struggle to solve the housing problems should not be viewed as exclusive public or private sector responsibility, but rather as product and responsibility of a collaborative partnership of not only the public and private...

A Comprehensive Guide for Landlords: What Is a Security Deposit? As a landlord of a rental property, it makes sense to collect a security deposit in order to protect yourself against a tenant's failure to properly care for the property. However, before you can get started collecting any deposit money, you must understand your obligations in this process. What is a security deposit? At its core, a...

Buying off plan condominium apartments tips in Uganda  If you are thinking about buying a property off-plan, it could be beneficial to consider the below tips to avoid the potential pitfalls of buying a house off-plan in Uganda. Research the developer online and read forums to see what people are saying. Visit the developer’s other sites to see the quality of their work. Negotiate with the...

Buying condominium Apartments Off-Plan Property in Uganda Buying a home that doesn’t exist sounds kind of crazy, but it could mean owning the property of your dreams. Off-the-plan deals sometimes get a bad rap. Investors claim buyers risk paying too much, and that they should always see exactly what they’re buying before parting ways with hundreds of thousands of shillings. But are their concerns...

Buying in Off Plan Property in Kampala Uganda today Buying in a property before it’s been built, known as off-plan, has become more attractive to buyers throughout the world and. It’s seen as a way to purchase a property at a discounted price ahead of a price rise on completion, essentially giving buyers instant equity in the property once completed. There are many pros and cons for investing in...

How to determine the rental rates for your investment properties in Uganda When considering rental investment property you’ll likely see the property sale price advertised and if it’s an existing buy-to-let with a history of being let or a purpose-built rental property there will also be an expected yield advertised. This rental yield might be guaranteed for a certain amount of time which means you...

How To Get A Mortgage For A Rental Property in Uganda Want to purchase a rental property and need to raise funds in order to do so? How do you get a mortgage for a buy-to-let property in Uganda? If you’re well prepared and work with the right professionals, obtaining lending and purchasing an investment property can be straight forward. Be prepared Before speaking to a bank about getting a...

How to protect yourself from rental scams in Uganda? How to avoid rental scams? As law abiding and polite as Ugandans might be, there are a few bad apples out there who attempt to scam renters. It’s no surprise that apartment rental frauds exist in Uganda, especially in the hottest rental markets such as Ntinda and Kololo. In fact, 30% of renters throughout Uganda have encountered fake ads. In most...