By Akash Ladha, Managing Partner of ALCPA - A leading Audit & Advisory Firm in Kigali. ALCPA is happy to provide you with more information and answer questions you may have. You can contact ALCPA on +250-787-200-784 or team@alcpaltd.com. Rwanda's real estate and property market attract a lot of domestic and foreign investment. If you are planning to invest in immovable property in Rwanda...

One of the most frequent questions we get asked from people looking to buy property in Kigali is: “What kind of property can I build on this plot?” The answer to that is: It depends on the zone this particular plot is located in. The new 2020 Masterplans give detailed information about the zoning regulations in Kigali. The zoning regulates the types of uses, the allowed height, the density and the...

This is probably one of the questions that we get asked the most. The simple answer to this is: Yes! You can buy property in Rwanda even if you don't have Rwandan citizenship. And, even better, it is actually very simple and fast. Below we describe the process of transferring ownership of a property in Rwanda. It is the same for foreigners as it is for residents or Rwandan citizens. The five steps of...

10 Questions to one of Kigali's top interior designer - Teri Clar - on inspiration, Made in Rwanda and tips for your property in Kigali! During this unprecedented time in history, most of us are staying home. With a little more time on your hands, you're probably coming up with ideas to change this around. Interior design is naturally tied to the real estate services that Vibe House offers in Kigali. In...

How to get a mortgage in Rwanda is always one of the key questions when buying a house or an apartment. In this article, we laid out for you how the process of applying for a mortgage works in Rwanda, and what documents you need for that. First, you dream of buying a car. Then you dream of buying your first home. Whether the order was in reverse for you, this is a decision that you most likely have thought...

Are you moving from your house in Kigali? Did your family get bigger or smaller, and it no longer makes sense to say in your current house? Now may be a good time to consider leasing your property as you move into a more fitting one. Nowadays, depending on multiple streams of income has become the norm. With many people owning a piece of land or even a house, real estate has become an industry that is...

The new year brings excitement towards the prospect of new beginnings and further success. Whether you are getting married, relocating to Kigali, or looking to invest in real estate, buying a property is a rewarding journey. Investments in real estate are usually life-changing, and some properties can be passed down to generations. These are often the places we call home and the places where we create...

Do you live in Rwanda, and are you looking to buy a house? Are you a Rwandan diaspora looking to invest in real estate in Rwanda? If yes, then read on; this is for you! As the real estate business in Rwanda continues to grow, there is room for more affordable properties. The growing middle-class currently has two options. The first is to build, which can be time-consuming and is usually more expensive due...

New in Kigali and need a place to stay? Getting around can be tough if you don't know where to start from. In the guide below, we cast a spotlight on the need to know places in town and what to expect from them. So you can make informed decisions about where you'd like to live in Kigali. Let's begin. Nyarutarama Nyarutarama is one of Kigali's up-market neighbourhoods, located right by the golf...

The Kigali property market is a very bouyant one. On average, the houses for rent in the sought after neighbourhoods are at least with 3 bedrooms that are normally en-suite. They come at a standard of USD1000/month. Apartments for rent start usually at USD800/month and come with 2-3 en-suite bedrooms. In Kigali, houses for rent are more unfurnished than fully furnished. Apartments, on the other hand, tend...