Some tips for first time home buyers
Start saving for down payment early. Get a down payment calculator to help you land on a goal amount. You can set up an automatic savings plan and use an app to track your progress. What is your budget? Before you start looking for your dream home, you need to know what’s actually within your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Common Property Investor Mistakes You Should Avoid
So you’re just getting started in property investment, you’re probably preparing to buy your first property! Don’t expect to become an expert overnight. Most prospective investors rush thinking they have everything figured out. Real Estate Investing is one of the trickiest of businesses out there and there are pitfalls and traps around every turn. In fact, […]
How to Truly Appreciate Real Estate
Times change, but financial truths last forever About six years ago, I wrote (“ Repeat After Me: Your House Is Not An Asset“) on an article from The New York Times on real estate entitled, “Real Estate’s Gold Rush Seems Gone For Good.” Some interesting statistics and predictions from the article included: It could take up to 20 […]
Advantages of Living in an Apartment
Buying a house is a very important decision in anyone’s life. There are so many considerations one needs to take into account before you arrive at the decision Security When moving into a new property it is important to feel secure. One big advantage of living in an apartment is the availability of several layers […]
