
Uganda is arguably among the friendliest countries in Africa. The peace and continued growth over the years have attracted a good number of visiting tourists, foreign embassies, and large multinationals, who carry along staff when setting up shop here. It’s no surprise therefore that many visiting expats have chosen to settle, long after serving out their work contracts. If you are considering a permanent move to Uganda, accommodation and housing should be high on your priority list. Worry not, we decided to run a special for you in this edition of Expats In Uganda. The development of new residential areas in the outskirts of Kampala has increased the options for luxury housing, and this has opened up neighborhoods like Naalya, Kira, Kisaasi, and Kiwatule, to expat residents.Renting/Leasing:Your options when it comes to long term housing are split between leasing and renting a house.The 1996 Constitution grants land ownership rights solely to citizens of Uganda, foreign nationals and corporations may, however, obtain leases for 49 or 99 years. If you are on a budget and willing to trade in your privacy for a more affordable option, sub-letting to split costs with a housemate could work. In Uganda, there are no tenant protection laws, rent can be freely negotiated between tenant and land lord,but will most likely require a security deposit which is worth one month’s rent. Advance payment from three months to a year’s rent is typically paid and succeeding rent is paid quarterly in advance. Typical rental agreements last for one to two years. Normally, a three month’s notice period is included in the contract, and in some cases, a break-off or diplomatic clause is included. According to Knight Frank, a local real estate firm, there are old and new expatriate dominated areas in and around Kampala. The old areas have been established expatriate housing areas for more than a decade, are located in and around the city center (Bugolobi, Naguru, Kololo, etc.), and are generally of higher cost. The new areas are in the outskirts of the city, usually have better views, and are less expensive.
LISTINGS,
Accomodation | Address | Telephone | Website | |
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Dianwill Hotel | – | t: 0414 660 151 / 0775 649 983 / 078 557179 | w: www.Dianwillhotel.com | e: dianwillhotel@gmail.com |
Forest Cottages | 17/18 Upper Naguru Old Kira Road | t: 0414 287 308, m: 0752 711 746 | e: info@forest-cottages.com | w: www.forest-cottages.com |
Kabira Country Club | 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto | t: 0312 227222-3 | w:kabiracountryclub.com | e:kabira@kabiracountryclub.com |
Kampala Forest Resort | Muyenga Tank Hill Road | t: +256 751 612 157/+256 751 888 909 | e: degiat92@gmail.com | |
Kampala Serena Hotel | Kintu Road,Nakasero Hill, Kampala | t: +256 732 123 333 | w: www.serenahotels.com | e: kampala@serena.co.ug.com, sales@serena.co.ug.com |
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa | Kigo Rd,Uganda | t: +256 313 221000 | w: www.serenahotels.com, | |
Nyumba 591 | 591, New Mulago Hill Road | t: 0792 172017 | e: nyumba591@gmail.com | |
Protea Hotel Kampala | 4 Elgon Terrace, Kololo | t: +256 312 550 000 | e: guestservice@proteakla.co.ug | w: www.proteahotels.com/kampala |
Sheraton Kampala Hotel | 7041, Ternan Avenue | t: (256)(414) 424000/0312322499 | e: reservations@sheratonkampala.com / info@sheratonkampala.com | w: www.sheratonkampala.com |
Speke Hotel (1996) Ltd | 7/9, Nile Avenue | t: 0414 259221/224 | e: spekehotel@spekehotel.com | w: www.spekehotel.com |
Skyz Hotel | 1 Waterlane Road, Naguru | t: 0312554000 | e: bq1@phnaguruskyz.com | w: www.skyzhotel.com |
Accomodation | Address | Telephone | Website | |
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Bukoto Heights Apartments | Plot 481/482 Bukoto | t:0200 977 777/ 76, m: 0752 711 846 | e: manager@bukotoheights.com | w: www.bukotoheights.com |
Bon Bini Residence | Kampala,Muyenga, Bukasa Road | t: +256-706-444-444 | e: bonbiniresidence@gmail.com | w: www.bonbiniresidence.com |
Explorers Hub | Plot 4,Lower Kololo Terrace,Kampala | t: +256706616714 | w: www.explorershubug.com | |
Fairway Hotel & Spa | Plot 1-2 Kafu Road, Kampala | t: +256 414 259 571/4, +256 789 493 088 | e: booking@fairwayhotel.co.ug | w: www.fairwayhotel.co.ug |
Jubilation House Apartments | Bunga, off Gaba Road,Kampala | t/whatsApp:0772737006, 0705979747 / 0752323513 | e: edisahope@gmail.com | |
Kabira Country Club Ltd | 63 Old Kira Road, Bukoto | t: 0312 227 222/223 | e: kabiracountryclub@kabiracountryclub.com | w: www.kabiracountryclub.com |
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort | Wavamunno Rd, Kampala | t: +256 417 716 000 / 200 | e: info@munyonyocommonwealth.com | w: www.munyonyocommonwealth.com |
Soho Greens Furnished Apartments | ABC Lane – Luteete Gayaza Lane | t: +256 392 178125,+256 772 430338 | w:www.sohogreensapartments.com | |
Speke Apartments | 19, Wampewo, Kololo | m: m: 0702 711200, 0702 711704, 0200 555 000 | e: reservations@pekeapartments.com | w: www.spekeapartments.com |
The Seventeen Apartment Hotel | 17, Kololo Hill Lane | m: 0792 172017 | e: the17onthehill@gmail.com | w: www.the17apartmenthotel.com |
Speke Resort Munyonyo | Munyonyo Road | t: t: 041 771600/716 200, 0752 711 842, | e: spekeresort@spekeresort.com | w: www. spekeresort.com |
Turaco Nest | 4A Sturrock Road, Kololo | t: 0779 726 205 | e: info@turacohomes.com | w: www.turacohomes.com |
REMOVALS | Address | Telephone | Website | |
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AGS Frasers Uganda Ltd | Ntinda Industrial Park,Stretcher Rd | t: 0414 348337/0793 782355,m: 0793 782 349 | w: www.agsmovers.com | e: manager-uganda@agsmovers.com |
Kaps Impex Ltd | Tulip 37/39 Kimera Road | m: +0753632963, 0772326203, 0782222246, 0702844227 | w: www.kapsimpex.com | e: sales@kapsimpex.com |
Mebs Global | Rwenzori Towers, 5th Floor, Nakasero Road | t: +256313673752 / +256772720218 / +256 701044285 | e: mwere@mebs-global.com | |
Expats Relocation Service | Plot 80 Buganda Road, | t: 0392 001679, m: 0774 098638, | w: www.ugandaexpatsguide.com | e:grace@ugandaexpatsguide.com |
To rent there is always an agreement drawn up between the landlord (usually the owner of the building being rented out) and a tenant, relating to occupying the building, subject to payment of rent. If you rent a property ‘furnished’, it usually has furniture, crockery but does not normally include sheets, etc. Sign an inventory as this will help you in the event of dispute. If you rent ‘unfurnished’, you should be aware that the majority of decent apartments include kitchen appliances but curtain rails, carpets and lighting appliances are not usually included. After identifying the property and inspecting it to ensure that it meets your desired standards; you are advised, as a first time resident, to preferably engage the services of a lawyer. The landlord will be expected to provide you with a copy of the title deed and identification documents. The first time resident should provide; A copy of his/her passport, photographs and both parties (landlord/lessee) will be required to sign a copy of the tenancy agreement.
RENTING | Address | Telephone | Website | |
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Home Hippo | Mackenzie Vale Road, Kololo | 0705126526, 0705126526 | www.homehippo.ug | |
True Level | 0752631526, 0752631526 | |||
Lamudi | 436-437 Mawanda Road,B3 Corner House, | 0784070350 | www.lamudi.co.ug |
Private consumption of water, gas, electricity. Plus communal management charges in flats.
Repair of buildings, rire insurance, purchase of communal materials, maintenance and repair of tanks, tiles, and electrical installations.
Tenants usually pay a deposit which is refunded at the end of the tenancy, less any costs of damage agreed between the two parties.
Ugandan law stipulates that a foreigner cannot buy land but can only get a lease. However the same law allows you to buy land in the name of a company. After locating and identifying the desired property, you are advised;
Purchase is carried out in 3 stages: the signature of a provisional sales agreement (key document that shows evidence of purchase),followed by issue of transfer forms (documents used to indicate evidence of property transfer) and the title deed (legal document that shows evidence of ownership of a property). Also required during purchase is a copy of the vendor’s/buyer’s identification documents, along with 2 passport photographs of the vendor/buyer.
Required documentation:
Fees paid to URA – 1% of the premium ground Rent.4Fees paid to Ministry and District Registration fees: UGX. 10,000 Assurance of Title: UGX 20,000 Issuance of Title: UGX. 20,000 Preparation of lease: UGX 20,000
Register Caveat | Removal of Caveat based on a Request by person who placed it | Acquiring Mortgage |
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Fees Involved:Registration fees – UGX. 10,000 Stamp Duty – UGX 5,000 |
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Crane Management Services Limited
38, 1st Floor, Crane Chambers t: 0414 343 607/608/552, M: 0752 711 750/903/035 e: cms@rupareliagroup.com w: www.cms.co.ug
National HousingHead Office t: +256 312 119 300 e: sales@nhcc.co.ug, w: www.nhcc.co.ug
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