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Start with a clear brief
A sound property decision starts with a clear brief. Identify your intended use, your budget and the questions that must be answered before a commitment. In Lusaka, Kafue and other markets, the circumstances of each property matter more than broad assumptions.
Ask the right questions
Request the available title documents, confirm the seller’s authority and commission the appropriate professional checks. Access, boundaries, existing restrictions and intended land use should be considered together. A preliminary review does not replace an official search, a survey or independent legal advice.
Understand the process
Subdivision, change of use and development permission address different matters. Ask the relevant planning authority which applications, supporting documents and approvals apply to the proposed development. Do not assume that one approval replaces another.
Look beyond the headline
For an investment, compare realistic rental income with vacancy, management, maintenance and acquisition costs. Test more than one scenario and keep a contingency. Work with appropriately licensed professionals before making a binding commitment.