There are signs that some property locations in Zimbabwe, long regarded as a secret by locals, are set to become more popular with overseas buyers. The use of the US dollar and favorable exchange rates mean that prices are now a bargain, for example Chinese and Arab buyers negotiate better when they invest into these properties, and according to experts...
There are letting problems that you need to quickly put right before things move out of order. The default rate in rented properties in Zimbabwe has increased drastically, some tenants have gone for months without paying rentals and landlords have felt hopeless because the tenant is in a difficult situation. Many people ask, how do I deal with these tenants...
My uncle Peace made a living as a landlord for many years and, when I started renting, he had plenty of advice. I sat down with him to put together the most important things to know and to do when checking out a new place to live. While uncle Peace was a good and honest landlord, many are not. Here...
Ratidzai lives with four other people in an overstuffed apartment in the Avenues, She shares a bedroom with her mother. Two men sublet a second, smaller bedroom that Ratidzai created by subdividing the living room with drywall. Her brother sleeps in the kitchen on a mat that he rolls up every morning and wedges in the corner, opening a path...
In Zimbabwe, there's something good about standing on your own private land holding and letting that soil sift through your fingers, a feeling of pride, independence and security as you survey your personal farm or plot. But besides pride, there are plenty of good reasons to buy a farm or plot. Price is one of them. You can find reasonably...
What is a lease option? In Zimbabwe very few properties are bought through this option. This basically means you are leasing or renting a property with an option to buy it at a future date. The future price of the property should be fixed at the time the lease-option is signed. Usually there is an up-front payment of some amount...
Zimbwe is a country of holidays and every holiday celebrated here has a story connected to it. Most families starts something new or makes a new investment during holidays. Likewise, merchants and business brands also host biggest and craziest deals to please their customers and boost their sales. There are several other vital factors which make festive season one of...
One of my neighbors recently sold her home to move to a less expensive community. She bought her house more than 20 years ago, so she had a large profit. When a buyer made a low purchase offer just three days after the house was put up for sale, the seller accepted. The buyer got a bargain. Sure, the house...
While doing the work yourself can save you the significant commission rates many real estate agents charge, for many, selling or buying on your own may not be the way to go–and could end up being more costly than an agent’s commission in the long run. Find out why you shouldn’t discard the notion of hiring an agent just yet....
