Renting Guides
Renting in Addis Ababa: how advance payments and key money work, what to inspect, and how to negotiate the lease.
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Renting Guides
5 Things to Check Before Signing a Lease
A 30-second checklist that has saved more than one tenant from a year of regret. Read this before you hand over the advance.
Hanna Bekele · Apr 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Renting Guides
Renting vs Buying in Bole — What Makes Sense in 2026
With Bole 2BR apartments hitting $650/month and prices up 12% year-over-year, the math has shifted. Here is the honest numbers for residents staying 3+ years.
Hanna Bekele · Feb 2, 2026 · 5 min read
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