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Frequently asked questions
How does my payment method (Nostro vs. USD Cash) dictate my negotiating power?
In Zimbabwe's liquidity-constrained market, your capital source is your primary negotiating weapon. Sellers heavily discount properties for clean, hard USD cash because it bypasses banking friction entirely.
If you are a diaspora buyer using a Nostro Transfer (offshore funds), you must declare this immediately. While perfectly legal, Nostro transfers require strict Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) inward remittance compliance and take longer to clear into the seller's account. Top-tier agents use this information to specifically target sellers who are willing to accept offshore funds, preventing you from wasting time on "Cash Only" mandates.
Is a local bank mortgage pre-approval competitive against cash buyers?
Rarely. Local USD mortgages through CABS, FBC, or Stanbic carry high interest rates and take months to disburse. If a seller receives a cash offer and a mortgage offer simultaneously, they will almost always take the cash—even if it is slightly lower.
If you require a mortgage, you must weaponize it. Do not submit a property request without a stamped bank pre-approval letter. Selecting "Mortgage" without pre-approval signals to elite agents that you are a speculative buyer, and you will be deprioritized. With pre-approval, our matched agents can aggressively target properties where the seller's timeline accommodates bank valuations.
How does a 'Property Swap' actually work in Zimbabwe?
A property swap is not a casual trade; it is a highly complex dual-conveyancing transaction. It requires executing two simultaneous Deeds Office transfers and paying ZIMRA Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on both properties based on their independent market valuations.
Selecting "Property Swap" alerts our algorithm to match you exclusively with veteran agents who hold mandates from sellers explicitly open to equity exchanges. Be prepared to fund the cash difference if your property values lower than the target asset, and ensure you have the liquid cash to cover your side of the stamp duty and CGT liabilities.
Why should diaspora buyers use this system instead of sending funds to family?
Diaspora capital diversion—where family members misappropriate funds intended for property acquisition or buy unverified land under fraudulent cessions—is the leading cause of foreign investor loss in Zimbabwe.
By submitting a request here, you bypass informal networks entirely. You are matched exclusively with EAC-registered area specialists legally bound to use audited Trust Accounts. They are equipped to handle virtual viewings, secure Nostro transfers, and arrange formal Power of Attorney (PoA) documentation so you can safely acquire titled assets without ever boarding a flight.
Do I pay a finder’s fee or commission to Propertyzone or the agent?
No. In the Zimbabwean real estate market, standard agent commissions (typically 5% for sales or one month's rent for leases) are paid entirely by the seller or the landlord. Submitting a request, receiving curated off-market listings, and executing a purchase through our matched agents costs you absolutely zero direct commission.
