Uganda’s real estate sector is an emerging market and one of the safest fields of investment in Uganda. The sector has grown tremendously over the past decade with many residential homes, business premises and office blocks being set up, especially in the Kampala Central Business District.
The sector is characterized by big residential estates put up by individuals mainly for rental purposes, office blocks, large and medium shopping malls.

Key drivers for the sector are growth in population, the steady economic growth, remittances from Ugandans living abroad and the investment opportunities in the sector.

The 1995 Constitution grants land ownership rights solely to citizens of Uganda. Foreigners cannot own land freehold. They may, however, obtain leases for 49 or 99 years. Foreigners can either rent/lease from citizens or from the government.