What is Freehold Tenure?
The Land Act 1998 defines freehold tenure as a tenure that bestows upon someone ownership of registered land in eternity –which means “owning the land forever,”. This type of tenure was set up by the 1900 agreement between Buganda and the British colonial government. Most owners of land under this tenure acquired it as grants […]
Procedure of acquiring a Land Title in Uganda
Acquiring land and a valid land title is very easy when you follow the right procedure. Visit the Site The first step you need to take when purchasing land and acquiring land is visit to the site and verify if the plot you are buying exists. This visit also helps you appreciate the neighborhood, the […]
How to register and transfer a land title in Uganda
After you have purchased your piece of land – now it’s time to transfer your land title into your name. The process seems complicated on the outside but when you look closer, it is simplified into a few steps explained below using land in Kampala as a case study – let’s dive in. Request a […]
Duties of a Land Surveyor
The main responsibilities of a land surveyor range from developing land survey reports and performing calculations of measurements and evaluations. Here’s a detailed version of the 13 duties of a land surveyor. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed. Verify the accuracy […]