How To Buy A Plot Of Land In Uganda

What Is A Plot Of Land?

In real estate, a lot or plot is a tract or parcel of land owned or meant to be owned by some owner. A plot is essentially considered a parcel of real property in some countries or immovable property in other countries. 

How To Buy A Plot Of Land In Uganda

Process of Buying A Plot Of Land

  1. Do Work With an Agent to Find the Land.
  2. Do Have Your Finances in Order.
  3. Do Consider the Value of Homes in the Neighborhood.
  4. Do Take Utilities and Road Access Into Account.
  5. Do Consider Incentives.
  6. Don’t Expect to Get a Loan.
  7. Don’t Skip the Environmental Tests.
  8. Don’t Forget the Survey.

How Much Does It Cost To Process A Land Title In Uganda?

Fees paid at the Ministry: Registration fees – 10,000; Assurance of Title – 20,000; issuance of the Title – 20,000.

What To Check Before Buying A Plot?

  1. Location. This is a really significant reason when you decide to buy a residential plot.
  2. Value of the plot.
  3. Area of the plot.
  4. Builder verification.
  5. Title deed verification.
  6. Necessary approvals by the local body.

Which Is The Best Size Of Plot?

Appropriate plot size

It should fit our target house and a garden. The optimal area for building a single-family house is at least 700 m2. A plot which is too large will be too expensive and a big part of it may remain undeveloped.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Land Title In Uganda?

Processing time may be three (3) to four (4) weeks; however when the new digitalized process of the lands office is completed, chasing a land title will be taking minutes instead of weeks.

How Do You Know If A Land Title Is Real In Uganda?

  1. Specific matrix bar-code.
  2. National Identification Number.
  3. Phone number.
  4. Post office number.
  5. Email address.
  6. Duly authenticated printout of a map.
  7. Printed on four pages on a special paper, bearing the official watermark.

What Is The Process Of Buying A Plot?

To purchase a piece of land, the following documents are required from the seller’s end: Original Land Deed of the current owner, known as the 7/12 document and also the previous owners with the proper names on the title. An Encumbrance Certificate from the Sub-registrar’s office for the last 30 years at least.

What Are Property Papers?

In a property transaction, property documents recording title of ownership to the seller and transfer of property to the new buyer are of paramount importance. Any defect in the property documents could lead to costly litigations or loss of money and property.

What Kind Of Plot Should You Avoid?

One should avoid round, oval, triangular and L-shaped plots. It is imperative to check the corners of the land as well. A plot with a cut in the northeast corner is ominous as it is like a headless body, informs Jain.

What Is A Good Plot Size For House?

Most common plot sizes available in India are 20 x 40 ft, 20 x 50 ft, 30 x 60 ft plot and many more.

What Is A Standard Plot Size?

An Acre is a propduct of any rectangular plot of land giving a total of 4,046sqm OR 43,560sq ft. An Acre consist of 6 plots each measuring 6 x 120ft. In Lagos State, the standard size of a plot is 60 x 120ft ( 18m x 36m ie 648sqm), while in some other cities of the country, plots are measured in 50 x100ft.

What Are The Requirements For Land Titling?

  • Original of the deed/instrument.
  • Certified copy of the latest Tax Declaration of the property.
  • If titled property, owner’s copy of the certificate of title, and all issued co-owner’s copy, if any.

How Do I Verify Land Ownership In Uganda?

  1. Make a written Request for a search addressed to the Commissioner, Land. Registration giving the description of the Land.
  2. The application is presented to the Office of Commissioner Land Registration.
  3. The bearer pays that amount in the bank and obtains a receipt that is presented to the Land Office.
  4. 7096 Kampala, Uganda.