Floods

Kampala's drainage is still wanting due to the indiscrimate claiming of wetlands for development, so as a buyer you might want to wait till there's a heavy downpour to see how the area drains before engaging into any kind of contract. You have to be sure that the area drains properly otherwise, you will have to build a Noah's ark to get to work in the morning.

Buying Built Homes

When buying a house that is already built you as a client will be asked to inspect the house prior to buying. In this period you will be looking for any defects that the seller's house might have overlooked or completely ignored. Since you are completely ignorant of these, it is advisable that you hire a professional to do this for you. It will be worth investing in one.

The "Blue Dress" Experiences

All women will agree on this. When one needs say a "blue dress" they will go to the first shop and find the perfect blue dress with great fitting and design, but she won't buy it. She will go into all the the nearby shops trying on every blue dress there is untill they are so tired and ready to drop. Only to come back to the first store and buy the very dress they had found the first around. When it comes to buying a house go with the first house that perfectly fits you dream house. Why? Well, you just never know who or when someone will come and snap it up before you have had the chance to do you tour of houses. So to avoid any might-haves it is important to take the first house that fits you the choice of your dream house.

Home Buying Techniques, Tricks and Tips

Buying a home can be quite a challenging task when you are a first time buyer. At Property Uganda we provide you with a guide on what kind of house or home that you might like, how to estimate the price range, the amenities that you might want and love so that you might not buy a home that is too expensive.

What kind of papers are needed

When buying land in Uganda or property it is important to verify the land title's authenticity with the Ministry of Lands office so as not to be duped by unscrupulous individuals.

Location, Location

When you choose a place to build your house it is important to research the neighborhood. Look out for vacant land in the vicinity and try finding out what the local council plans to do with it. Will the place be turned into high end houses that will most definitely hike the value of home or are there plans to build or construct or build property that will impact negatively on the value of your home. what are the facilities and amenities within the neighborhood? Are the schools around good for your children? What kind of shopping malls are nearby?