What does it take to acquire land in Uganda?

Owning a piece of land is almost everyone’s dream and goal however, for so many people the process has not been so pleasant due to the complexities surrounding land acquisition that range from fraud, dishonesty to land wrangles, etc. What so many of us have not yet realized is that buying land is a legal step by step process:
Site Visit
The first step in purchasing land is conducting an independent tour to the site, visiting the land enables you know whether it’s a viable option or not since you get to study the developments in the surrounding. It’s from here you get to understand the tenure system of the land, its ownership, the neighborhood, etc.
This is information we can never get from the Registry of Lands hence why a physical inspection is very important. For the case of law-lying land or areas that look swampy, contact the National Environment Management Authority – NEMA for report regarding the use of the property.
Get legal support (services)s
Hire a competent lawyer familiar with land laws, don’t just use any one or who is available, an experienced advocate is necessary at every stage of the process of a land purchase. Based on experience and type of purchase, they shall guide you on the technicalities, cushion you against any legal related risks
