Buying Stands Tips


When buying stands the first point of call is the council, then deeds office and surveyor-general

Ask for the following documents and information

1. Subdivision permit- issued after layout plans have been approved

2. Development Permit - issued after engineering designs have been approved by Council Engineers

3. Dispensation Certificate - issued after the title survey have been approved by Surveyor General

4. Certificate of Compliance- issued by the council

5. Title deed of the property(title deed gives the legal name of the property which can be verified by the Registrar of Deeds for $1ZWL, including the person who owns the property or stands) or Offer letter from the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works & National Housing   (this can be verified by the Department of Stateland or Department of Physical Planning)

6. If he/she holds an offer letter from Ministry of Lands be suspicious because he/she needs no get a change of use permit from  agriculture to residential/housing, then layout has to be approved by Department of Physical Planning

7.  In Zimbabwe only 2 Local Authorities are allowed to give subdivision permits (at this point in time) without passing through the Ministry of Local Government, that is City of Harare and City of Bulawayo.

RULE 1. PAPERS SHOULD BE COMPLETE AND COMPLIANT

If he/she fails to produce these when you request for them put a big question mark. It’s highly likely that their project or development is not compliant and you might be duped. Even if he/she tries to persuade you that we will be done with all the paperwork 📝 soon, just walk away. Many people have been told that before and there are areas which have no compliance as far back as 1998. 

RULE 2. KEEP YOUR RECORDS

We all know that investment in Real Estate (Buildings) is one of the best investment ones can ever make in life but if you are not careful you will lose your hard-earned money. Always be observant and analytical when it comes to paperwork. Don’t be given a contact person by the developers for enquiries. Visit and call the government and local authorities offices. Visit their websites. Most councils are now online, even Deeds office has an online portal for inquiries about deeds(but you have to know the name of the property as it is on the title deed.


RULE 3. USE REGISTERED ESTATE AGENTS OR LAWYERS

It is advisable to use registered lawyers and estate agents in all transactions concerning property transfers. It will save you a lot of money and heartbreaks.

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