Main Building
Main House
3 bedrooms1 bathrooms
1 Dining Room1 Living Room / Lounge1 Kitchen (Open Plan)1 Toilet
Full 5kVA+ solar system covers the house in Avondale West (close to Suffolk). In a city where ZESA cuts sometimes stretch over 18 hours some days, uninterrupted power changes everything.Set on a walle...
Full 5kVA+ solar system covers the house in Avondale West (close to Suffolk). In a city where ZESA cuts sometimes stretch over 18 hours some days, uninterrupted power changes everything.
Set on a walled and paved stand of 793 sqm, the property has a secure feeling, with an electric gate and electric fence at the entrance. The driveway curves past a carport and leads to a single lock-up garage. The site gives you space for gardening or expansion, with privacy from the main road.
Water supply is rock solid. There's a borehole on-site, a municipal water connection, and a 10,000L+ water tank—three ways to keep taps running. City water is piped to the property, but the borehole is a reliable backup and protects you from supply cuts and contamination in Harare (Harare Master Plan 2025‑2045).
Inside, three bedrooms (main ensuite with walking closet + neat tub) and a bathroom with a bath tub all branch off the main passage. The fitted kitchen opens to a dining room, which flows into a lounge for easy daily living. A solar geyser keeps hot water flowing even on overcast days. Internal alarm system adds a layer of security.
Avondale West sits off the main road, close to major Harare routes for quick access. ZESA reliability here is rated 5.0/5 by residents (Propertyzone 2026), and water supply scores 4.67/5—high marks in the current market.
Who this property suits: If you want power and water independence, this house is set up for it. Avondale West property appreciated 36.8% in 2026 (Financial Gazette), showing steady demand. The Deed of Transfer (Title Deed) makes the sale straightforward for buyers using a bond or cash.
Walking through with BABYLON GWANDU, you’ll notice how the borehole and solar together make everyday life simpler—and yes, the Title Deeds are ready.
What you'll be on the hook for each month; providers, reliability, and the seller's existing backup setup.
1 borehole · 10,000L+ Water Tank
The tenure, deed and zoning rules in plain language. Confirm specifics with your conveyancer before signing.
5.00 kVA inverter
Costs are estimates provided by the listing agent and may vary with usage and tariff changes.
Do not rely on generic fee calculators. In Zimbabwe, the transaction burden is aggressively split between the buyer and the seller, and ZIMRA is ruthless about compliance before allowing the Deeds Office to register a transfer.
The Buyer's Burden (Budget 5% to 8%): You must pay Stamp Duty to ZIMRA (currently 3% for residential properties) plus Conveyancing fees (typically 2% to 4%) and Deeds Office lodgement fees. You cannot get the title in your name until ZIMRA issues your stamp duty assessment.
The Seller's Burden (Capital Gains Tax): The seller pays Capital Gains Tax (CGT)—typically 20% on the capital gain if the property was acquired after February 2009, or 5% of the gross sale price if acquired earlier. If the seller attempts to evade CGT, ZIMRA will withhold the tax clearance certificate, and your transfer will stall indefinitely in the conveyancer's trust account.
Checking a physical paper deed is no longer sufficient to prevent property fraud. The government has enacted Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025, which mandates the digitization and validation of all paper title deeds. Unvalidated paper deeds are a massive security risk.
Before paying a single dollar in deposit, your appointed conveyancer must run a digital Deeds Office search to confirm the seller’s deed has been validated against the new securitized registry. This search also flags if the property has a hidden bank mortgage, a caveat, or a legal dispute registered against it. If a seller resists an independent Deeds search or claims the original deed is "locked away in the diaspora," walk away immediately.
While local USD mortgages are available through banks like CABS, Stanbic, and FBC, they carry severe operational friction. Interest rates sit at a punishing 8% to 14% per annum, loan-to-value ratios rarely exceed 70%, and the approval process can drag on for months.
Because of this, the Zimbabwean residential market is heavily dominated by cash transactions (Nostro transfers or hard USD). If you submit an offer "Subject to Bond" without a stamped bank pre-approval letter, top-tier agents and sellers will reject it instantly in favor of a cash buyer. If you require a mortgage, secure your bank financing before you start viewing properties.
No. Zimbabwe operates strictly on a voetstoots (as-is) basis. There is no mandatory seller disclosure law. Once the transfer registers, every physical defect and unapproved alteration becomes your financial problem.
You must conduct two forms of due diligence before signing an Offer to Purchase. First, hire an independent building inspector to check the roof, electrical DB boards, and borehole infrastructure. Second, demand to see the City of Harare approved building plans and the current municipal rates statement. If the seller built a cottage without council approval, or owes $5,000 in unpaid water bills, the council will block the Rates Clearance Certificate, paralyzing the transfer process.
Your deposit and the balance of the purchase price must never be paid directly to the seller or the real estate agent's operating account. All capital must be paid into the registering conveyancing lawyer's audited Trust Account.
If the seller has an existing mortgage on the property, the Deeds Office will not allow the transfer. Your conveyancer uses the funds in their trust account to request a "cancellation figure" from the seller's bank, pays off the seller's debt, and only releases the remaining profit to the seller after the property is successfully registered in your name. This escrow process is your ultimate protection against capital loss.
The most secure form of property ownership in Zimbabwe is a registered Deed of Transfer (or Deed of Grant) recorded at the Deeds Office. That said, the rules around title deeds are currently evolving. Under Statutory Instrument (SI) 76 of 2025, all traditional paper title deeds must undergo compulsory digital validation. Before you buy, your conveyancer should now verify that the seller’s paper deed has been validated or converted to a secure digital deed, to guard against forged-document fraud.
Understanding cession: In many new cluster developments and high-density stands, the property is sold under a “cession” arrangement. Here, the developer or local council holds the master Title Deed, and you hold a contractual right to the property rather than direct title. Because you don’t yet own the land, cession is widely seen as riskier than a registered title deed — and in some cases it can be. For example, if the developer becomes insolvent or has used the master deed as loan collateral, your interest could be exposed.
However, not every cession transaction is high-risk, and they don’t need to be ruled out. Many legitimate, well-run developments use cession structures while subdivision and individual title issuance are being finalised. The key is to apply the same level of due diligence you would in a standard title deed purchase. Have a conveyancer review the developer’s master title, confirm that the necessary subdivision permits are in place, and check that the master deed is free of unexpected encumbrances. With those steps, a cession purchase can be just as considered and secure as any other property transaction.
Under the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act, a property’s zoning dictates its maximum yield, but the real market value is driven by commercial conversion potential and densification.
Commercial Conversions: Suburbs bordering the CBD (such as Eastlea, Milton Park, and Belvedere) command massive premiums because residential properties are being converted to commercial offices. However, operating a business on a residentially zoned stand without applying for "Special Consent" or a formal rezoning permit from the City of Harare is illegal. The council can issue enforcement orders forcing you to shut down. Do not pay a "commercial premium" for a residential property unless the agent can provide the approved commercial use permit.
Cluster Densification: In northern suburbs (Borrowdale, Highlands), large low-density stands are being bought for cluster housing. A seller cannot simply carve off a piece of their garden and sell it to you. A legal subdivision requires a Dispensation Certificate and a Certificate of Registered Title. If you buy an "unapproved subdivision," you will not be able to get a Title Deed or build legally.
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