Property Advice Videos

In our property advice videos series, you’ll get expert guidance on all things real estate in Zambia. We walk you through the many challenges and hurdles that first time or repeat property owners go through. 

The importance of dealing with licensed real estate agents

When it comes to buying property back home, there’s the fear that you could be scammed out of your money.  You’ve heard the stories too many times to ignore that possibility. 

One of the ways to avoid this awful scenario is to use a licensed real estate agent.  We had a chat with Mr. Chileshe Musonda, the president of the Zambia Institute of Estate Agents (ZIEA), who talked to us about the role ZIEA plays in the real estate sector in Zambia. 

Your home building journey made easier with Rivuuz

If you’re planning on building back home then this video is for you In this video with Michelle Chimuka, Founder of Rivuuz, you’ll learn how your building journey can be made easier with Rivuuz.

You’ll also get a peak of works done by Rivuuz.

State land vs Customary Land

People can own land in two ways; through a state lease where a person holds title deeds or through customary tenure where a chief grants a person the right to occupy a piece of land.

In this video, it’s state land Vs traditional land – which is better?

 Pros and Cons of Customary land

Approximately over 70% of land in Zambia is officially designated as customary land. I know this is something that interests many of you because I’ve gotten a lot of questions about traditional land.

So in today’s video I share the pros and cons of traditional or customary land.

Transforming your property into perfection with Black Apple decor

In this video with Ackate Axon, owner of Black Apple Decor, you’ll gain some practical design tips on how to decorate your home. You’ll also get a peak into his home and see how a small place can be transformed into feeling like a penthouse simply by using the right design!

Creating wealth and buying property while managing the black tax

Many of us have to look after extended family and sometimes the burden of this can be very stressful. If you live in the diaspora the expectations to help can be even higher. In this video, I’ll be giving you 7 tips on how you can buy property and create wealth back home while paying the black tax.

Take note of what NOT TO DO as well!

Squandering Inheritance

In this video I’ll be talking about this disappointing trend where parents leave property for their children which the children then sell and squander, leaving them as paupers a few years later. Why do people do this? Is it a cultural issue?

Let’s talk about it!

The Challenge of Low Cost Housing

One thing I’ve been asked more times than I can count is why property back home is so expensive! There are a number of factors that go into bringing a house to market and this week I answer that very question in our new video!

Coming home unexpectedly

In this video I will be talking about 6 reasons why you might be coming home unexpectedly and what you can do to be ready for such a surprise! Because of the ongoing pandemic, life has changed a lot, and may keep on changing. 

8 Things You Need To Know About Tax Changes On Rental Income

The 2022 National Budget is in full force and effect!

But what does this mean for you if you’re a landlord and have rental properties back at home??  In today’s video, I talk about the tax changes that will affect your rental income. As we know, tax on rental income is nothing new. However, there are a few new changes I’ll share with you in this video.

So, if you’re a landlord or landlord to be, stay turned while i share the 8 things you need to know about the new tax regime and how it’ll affect you. 

Don’t miss the opportunity to buy land because “it’s in the bush”

You’re ready to buy a piece of land. You love the price point, payment terms, and most importantly, you see yourself and your family feeling at home on the property. However, you see the location and decide not to go ahead because you think “it’s in the bush.” In this property advice video, I’ll be helping you NOT to make this mistake. In this video you’ll find:

• Examples of areas that were yesterday’s bush, and today’s thriving neighbourhoods
• A real-life example of someone that turned down a property because they thought it was “in the bush” and regretted it after!
• Examples of some properties that may appear as though they’re in the bush but are ALREADY seeing a growing community.

Council Rates on Your Property at Home Could be Going Up!

Do you already have property at home in Zambia? In this video I’m going to tell you why the local authority was visiting YOUR PROPERTY – I’ll tell you what you need to know about council rates and why their recent exercise may mean more money OUT of your pocket!

Steep penalties could be accumulating on your property

Do you have property back home in Zambia? Is your ground rent fully paid up? If not then you may be subject to STEEP penalties that have been introduced by Ministry of Lands.

Property Advice videos: 5 hot property sectors in Zambia’s Real Estate

In this property advice video I’ll give you the 5 top property sectors to look out for in Zambia in 2020. Many of these ideas will get you to look at the property sector a lot differently and will start making you look beyond Lusaka and the Copperbelt!

How to take control of your financial lives during Covid

Have you been stressing about money lately? Although I consider myself to be an optimistic person, I had some moments of fear in those early days, especially as the economy started shutting down here at home and around the world. How would I manage financially? That’s why I was happy to have this second chat with Chisha about how to take control of our finances during this unsettling period. Chisha’s a wealth and property expert and she gave some really practical tips in this property advice video about:
– Facing your fears
– Assessing your debts and ranking them
– Selling assets that are not generating income to reduce your liabilities

Property Advice Videos: How the Zambian Real Estate Market Performed in 2019

Are you interested to know the current state of the Zambian Real Estate market as we close out 2019? Then watch this property advice video and get the information you need to plan for 2020 and beyond!