LAWYER EXPLAINS: Can a Foreigner buy and own property in Uganda?

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[@mcmuk5846]

Thanks Ms Rae and your well knowledge guest Ms Brillian .. i see the land system in Uganda it's similar to the majority countries across world.. Kenya is 99 years for citizens or foreigners. 99 years is alot. can serve 3 or 4 generations of the tenant's family. So no worries about stability

[@atuhairwebrillian4499]

Yes no worries about stability. 99 years is long enough for almost 3 generations to survive.

[@stuartmuhumuza4568]

That was wonderful, Rae. We appreciate your hard work.

[@Gkrissy]

Well done. Wonderful interview and I am glad that you asked the question about starting a business in Uganda. I am currently in the process of registering one and the concept of buying land is intriguing to me.

[@sandraujeneza6853]

Wow very informative video. My husband and i were planning to buy a house in uganda but after watching this,i geuss we'll have to rethink

[@janekyomu3409]

Thank you Re for this topic its so important for some of us.

[@xcx23cwea65]

99 years, I don't see nothing wrong with that, because most folks aren't going to make it to 50. Just do it like in Thailand or Philippines, where foreigner can only partially own the land through the wife, she will own majority and all rights to the land. These Laws are there to protect locals birth rights to their land. Not like Hawaii, Caribbean and those islands off the coast of Africa where Western gentrification is taking place.

[@abdullahirazak8771]

Thanks for information BBYboth of you

[@fortue_83]

Very informative. Thank you very much, Rae

[@blklubbm-l6727]

ur way of sharing information is appreciated

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Thanks

[@kiconcoracheal7961]

Thanks for the information ladies ❤❤❤

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Our pleasure ❤️🥰

[@asiyabenz7781]

This was helpful..so I wont think about buying a home in Uganda, i will just rent temporary

[@shundrachamberliss9352]

I've travelled to Uganda for over 10 years now and i learned that forged documents can be bought for almost anything. How can a foreigner be sure of their investment for purchasing/leasing land will not be taken from them by the landlord who can just draw up fake papers, take your money and the land back? What laws are put in place to protect the foreigner and their investments in Uganda?

[@ConnectWithUganda]

We mentioned at the end that it is vital to do due diligence before you buy a property. Don't get lied to by conmen. Hire services of a professional and be guided to make sure you're not dealing with crooks.

[@jmoresnr007]

Listen from Kenya

[@ndyamuhakyienock9233]

I appreciate the content!! "Keep going"

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Thank you

[@Enock2000]

So really if you can get 99yrs lease, one doesn't need to go begging locals to own shares or be forced to marry someone, surely if i live for the 99yrs i would have qualified to be a resident!!!!😜

[@atuhairwebrillian4499]

Yes.

[@ConnectWithUganda]

True

[@Enock2000]

@@atuhairwebrillian4499so then how do you then change your leasehold to free hold?

[@gerrytushh]

​@@Enock2000when you become a citizen (I think)😅

[@shikukumadison2742]

Why not just buy permanently

[@shanelhanitash6087]

How is land owned by govt Here in central thought land is Milo land and it’s for buganda land board

[@ThulileNdyabagye]

Great and informative video,webale Nyabo. 1.what happens as a south African(who doesn't have residence yet)married to Ugandan owing a house/cows in the village,Nd it happens that my husband passes away and my in laws try to take the house/cows from me?

[@atuhairwebrillian4499]

When a person passes away, the surviving partner should obtain letters of administration to administer the estate of the deceased. Administration of estate is not limited to only citizens. it can be done by foreigners too as long as you meet the recquirements.

[@archiepennoh]

THANK YOU.

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Welcome!

[@HRL.]

Can a foreigner buy outright an apartment in a block of flats?

[@ConnectWithUganda]

yes

[@Jpknrs31]

This has been amazing, please do more interview with business owners and ect! My question is as follows, I am a foreigner that lives in the UK and have a mother in-law that is an Ugandan citizen. My wife and I are currently looking into buying a property for her mum. We have currently looking into private companies that are selling some beautiful properties. But based on this video, if I was to purchase a property in Uganda will that be placed under a lease aswell? And to avoid this, should the property be purchased under the my in-law name? Do you also have a few recommendation of well-known/reputational companies that are selling some great properties? Thank you.

[@ConnectWithUganda]

If you buy the property in your names, then it would be a leasehold. If you buy it in names of your mother-in-law then it would be mailo or freehold. About beautiful homes, I know many. I would need to know exactly what you’re looking for. So send me a WhatsApp and I can assist you.

[@Jpknrs31]

@@ConnectWithUganda thank you, I will do.

[@RufusCheeks-ge3mz]

What if I get married to an Uganda woman will we own the land that our children may have it for ever…I am a American coming to live in Uganda soon ❤

[@rhp0255]

I ask the same question, I’m Australian coming to marry a Ugandan citizen

[@mosesturyahabwe6239]

Yes once the wife is a citizen then no problem, actually at a certain point you also get citizenship if you want one.

[@RufusCheeks-ge3mz]

@@mosesturyahabwe6239 yes I do want one I don’t want to come back to America…just to visit… thank you, one more question…is it better to have a man as a lawyer?I was told that Uganda man get things done faster than women.

[@jzk2020]

@@RufusCheeks-ge3mz That's stupid sexism. It depends on the person and how competent and connected they are.

[@RufusCheeks-ge3mz]

@@jzk2020 That’s what I was trying to explain but the Uganda woman said that’s how it is in your country… thank you.

[@HRL.]

Very informative, but either way, a foreigner is on the loosing end. Even if married to a Ugandan and the land/investment on the land is held in trust, should the marriage goes south, the foreigner is toast. Except the foreigner gets lucky to have citizenship.

[@ConnectWithUganda]

99 years is a long time. He\she could have Ugandan kids to inherit the property then if the marriage doesn't work out.

[@HRL.]

@@ConnectWithUganda That's true 👍. That's something to start looking into. As they say, it takes two to tango.

[@shundrachamberliss9352]

You are correct the foreigner loses either way. There is no opportunity to build a lifetime legacy in Uganda if its only good for 99 years.

[@gerrytushh]

​@@shundrachamberliss9352I think the assumption is you will have become a citizen of Uganda by the end of 99 years 😊

[@shundrachamberliss9352]

@@gerrytushh in 99 years I will be 144 years old 🙂 all of my investments would be done in vain if i cannot pass it on to my grandchildren.

[@Majitravel]

I wish you elaborated a bit more on the “automatic renewal clause” terms. What is allowed and not allowed within that clause? Can the price for renewal be determined at the time of initial purchase? Is the landlord allowed to change that renewal purchase after the 99 years despite the agreement. How long does the automatic renewal clause apply, for how many terms?

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Message the lawyer, I left her contacts.

[@originalceo]

Fantastic. Very good. Thanks yo both of you!! System is good, unlike some other African countries allows locals to still retain access to land whilst opening up foreign investment. 👏💯

[@roberthoward7387]

What if you become a citizen during the 99 year lease? Can the leased land be converted to ownership?

[@QueenfaithTV]

Can a foreigner do real estate businesses on a leasehold

[@sserembaddrakell2181]

Thank you for sharing such a hard unknown infor, can u highlight on a foreigner marrying a ugandan either male or female.....Drake.

[@ConnectWithUganda]

We will, episode coming soon

[@dixionrwakasyaguri8980]

Can u switch from lease to outright own?

[@CollinsWS]

This is very informative =:)

[@ConnectWithUganda]

thank you

[@omarspencer6259]

Hi very informative video thank u very much i will need to watch several times to get a very good understanding. Is it possible you can do a video on renting furnished apartments for like up to 30days and the price and areas and phone numbers because im trying to rent a furnished apartment for 30days .

[@gerrytushh]

Surely, you can rent an apartment (furnished or not) for any number of days or months (even hours) you want in Uganda.

[@omarspencer6259]

@@gerrytushh ok wow thats great thank u I'm sorry is there a number I can contact

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Check my cost of living video that I did a few days ago. I hope you found it helpful on finding a rental in Kampala.

[@omarspencer6259]

@@ConnectWithUgandaok thank you ! I will check into it . I just received my East African visa a couple of weeks ago and I would like to travel to Uganda for 30days im looking for a furnished apt.

[@JonathanMaweto]

My question is if I buy land or property in Uganda 🇺🇬 ,do I qualify for identity card of Uganda or citizenship

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Buying land or property doesn’t give you citizenship or a National ID

[@amanimunda9711]

Can the foreigner sell the land before the expiry of the lease?

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Best to send an email to the lawyer. I provided her contacts.

[@sheikdonabdirahman7520]

It’s some complicated stuff all.

[@apolokaggwa6521]

Wait a minute, Attorney Atuhairwe! What exactly is "government land," in Uganda? I am assuming that this pertains to the central "government." Since when did the "Uganda Land Commission own land" anywhere in the country?

[@CherifAbas-do4cc]

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[@believer2010ful]

Of course u know that in the 1900 agreement, land was devided into individuals, Kings and Government. ( Mailo & Crown)

[@apolokaggwa6521]

Well, this is what I know: The "1900 Agreement" was known as the "BUGANDA Agreement" since it was not between the British Administration and any of the 14 jurisdictions that had joined the nation of BUGANDA one by one from 1894 to 1930 to form a state called Uganda, under the British Administration. Rather, it was between the BUGANDA leadership and the British Administration. Therefore the, "Mailo and Crown" land you have mentioned in that "agreement" refers to land within the Kingdom of Buganda and nowhere else. Hence, when you use the terms "government land," what government are you referring to? Does the entity known as the "Uganda Land Commission own land" since its formation or not? Where in Uganda is that land? Do you know when it took possession of that land?@@believer2010ful

[@apolokaggwa6521]

Attorney Atuhairwe: Either you don't know the subject of discussion and will not admit it, or you simply don't want to entertain any other viewpoint. You may erase this commentary as you have done the first one. It will only show your true colours. You are not that narrowminded, are you? @@believer2010ful

[@believer2010ful]

Not all ugandans in the diaspora are Ugandan citizens. So how does it work?

[@ConnectWithUganda]

They would be categorised as foreigners then, until they get their National ID

[@alibashir6291]

Hi I want ask you about agriculture land for rent not far from Kampala is it possible to help me 😊 thanx

[@MizzC888]

Hello Afrika!!

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Hello

[@Give_Me_Freedom]

Great great video! I wish Rae didn't have to hum after every statement the woman made🤣 Very annoying.

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Hmmmm you will be fine

[@jacobkom5249]

Just relax

[@believer2010ful]

When you say a person who is not a citizen , how about Ugandans who got other citizenship?😊

[@ConnectWithUganda]

Those are Ugandans. They should have a national ID as well. That's the identifying document for Ugandans in most offices while processing anything.

[@alibashir6291]

Hi sister nice chenille I follow you all ways thank for good information I have questions I need help to start farming send me e.Mail please

[@alibashir6291]

Thanx for information can you send your email please

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[@cumillabranchincharge5248]

if i marriage Uganda can provide me passport? how many time should take

[@shanelhanitash6087]

5yrs of marriage is wen you can become a citizen

[@fortue_83]

Very informative. Thank you very much, Rae