Buying Guides

Everything you need to know before buying property in Addis Ababa — from title-deed verification to financing and lease registration.

New vs Old Buildings — Which to Buy?

New off-plan condos vs. resale apartments in Bole and Kazanchis. The honest tradeoff most agents will not tell you.

Yared Tesfaye · Apr 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Asking prices are aspirational. The real number is 8-15% lower. Here is exactly how to get there without insulting the seller.

Daniel Hailu · Apr 15, 2026 · 7 min read

A practical walkthrough covering kebele paperwork, leasehold vs freehold, and how diaspora buyers can close a deal remotely.

Alem Tadesse · Jan 15, 2026 · 7 min read

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