REAL ESTATE ADVISORY & TRANSACTIONS (ZANZIBAR CONTEXT)

How We Support Clients

Zanzibar real estate is governed by a unique land tenure regime where legal compliance alone is insufficient. Success depends on structuring transactions that align with land law, local approvals, and long-term use expectations.

Our Zanzibar View

• Most land is vested in the State; rights are granted through leases and derivative rights, not absolute ownership.
• Risk often arises post-purchase due to zoning, use restrictions, community expectations, or incomplete approvals.
• Foreign participation requires careful structuring to remain compliant and bankable.

Our Services Include

• Legal due diligence on land and property
• Structuring leaseholds, derivative rights, and investment vehicles
• Drafting and negotiating sale, lease, and development agreements
• Escrow arrangements and staged payment protection
• Advisory on zoning, change of use, and development approvals
• Risk mitigation for off-plan and phased developments

Our Advantage
We structure real estate transactions to be operationally viable, regulator-aligned, and investment-ready, not just legally registered.