Real Estate

Our real estate services includes;

• Advisory on acquisition, lease, and transfer of urban and rural land use rights

• Drafting and negotiation of commercial, residential, and industrial lease agreements

• Guidance on real estate investment legal frameworks and developer licensing requirements

• Legal due diligence on land holding titles, encumbrances, and property ownership history

• Structuring and advisory on joint venture agreements for real estate development projects

• Counsel on mortgage registration, foreclosure proceedings, and secured transactions

• Representation in construction disputes, boundary conflicts, and property litigation

• Guidance on property tax, transfer fees, and stamp duty obligations related to land transactions

Our office provides specialized legal counsel on the unique land tenure system of Ethiopia, where land is a common property of the nations, nationalities, and people. We guide clients through the rigid requirements of the Urban Land Lease Proclamation No. 721/2011, assisting with the acquisition of leasehold rights through auctions or allotments. Our expertise covers the complexities of mortgage registration at the relevant Land Management Bureaus and navigating the strict zoning and building permit standards set by municipal authorities. From conducting exhaustive due diligence on possessory rights and 'title' history to drafting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or joint venture agreements for real estate developments, we ensure your projects remain fully compliant with the evolving federal and regional land management directives.