How Mortgages Are Affecting Buying Real Estate
According to a survey conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya and the World Bank, more than 80% of buyers financed their home purchase, with an annual average growth of 34%. If you fall into this category, keep reading as we discuss the benefits and drawbacks of paying for your home with a mortgage. It’s […]
Renovate or Relocate: Which suites you better
If you have lived in a place for a while, the chances are that at some point, you would find yourself contemplating whether to relocate or renovate. Needs change as families evolve. As you welcome more kids, acquire more properties or witness an increase in your income, your initially comfortable home may start to feel […]
5 awesome Things to do in Westlands
For most people, their first impression of Nairobi is that it is way too hectic, huge, and intimidating. There is this chap I know who spent quite some time living in Livingstone in Zambia, then moved to Arusha in Tanzania, which is a relatively quiet town. So when he arrived in Nairobi, he was like […]
Rental Scams: How to Identify and Avoid Them
Today, online fraudsters have devised ways to make fraudulent rental listings appear completely real such that even the most cautious person can fall prey and get scammed. Hence, while the internet provides broad, unrestrained access to rental listings, you must remain alert to identify legitimate rentals from fake ones. We have listed popular rental scams […]
Relocate or Remodel: Which should you opt for?
If you have lived in a place for a while, the chances are that at some point, you would find yourself contemplating whether to relocate to a new home or give your current home a new look and feel by remodelling. Needs change as families evolve. As you welcome more kids, acquire more properties […]
Uganda Housing Market Gradually Poised for Growth
While the most common misconception that people have in the housing market is that “all property doubles in value every 10 years”, the housing market in Uganda seems to be unique. The value of some properties will more than double every other 10 years, but others will most definitely not. The line between whether properties […]
Buying Real Estate Now or Later: Is there a Right Time?
The best time for buying real estate was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. – anonymous There’s no perfect time or age for buying real estate. Before deciding to invest in a new home, it is smart to evaluate your present position in life and whether you are ready to make such […]
Buying Real Estate Now or Later: Is there a Right Time?
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. – Chinese Proverb There’s no perfect time or age to purchase a home. Before deciding to invest in a new home, it is smart to evaluate your present position in life and whether you are ready to […]
Real Estate Investment Goals every SMART Investor should have
More often than not, many prospective investors give in to the ‘Shiny Penny syndrome’ meaning we put too much focus on the latest and greatest deal without weighing how the deal fits in to our long-term goals. I can’t stress how important goals are in Real estate investing anywhere more so here in Kampala. Goals […]
