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PIM. Issue no.18, July-August 2016 Upfront
News & Views
Tanzania to construct us$ 1.8 billion fertilizer plant Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation will be constructing a mega fertiliser manufacturing plant at Kilamko, Lindi Region. Construction of the US$ 1.8 billion fertilizer plant in Tanzania is set to commence in December this year. The fertilizer plant is likely to see the price of the farm input lower as a result of competition. Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation will partner with three private companies. The companies will use natural gas as both feedstock for production and a source of energy He named the companies involved in the business as the Denmark based Haldor Topsoe Company, Ferrostaal Industrial Project from German and Fauji Fertiliser Company based in Pakistan. The corporation will hold a 20 per cent stake in the business while the foreign partners will own the rest.
First affordable houses in Cape Town CBD
Cape Town – Central Cape Town will get its first affordable housing project in years, a city official announced on Thursday, Ground-up reports. Households that earned between R3 500 and R15 000 a month would qualify and there would be a split between rented and owned housing, Mayoral Committee Member for Transport Brett Herron said. This was part of the Foreshore Freeway Precinct development, a six-hectare portion of land under and between the unfinished free-ways on the northern edge of the central business district. The move followed a public outcry over the lack of affordable housing in central Cape Town. Bids for the project had to include an unspecified percentage of affordable housing, which could be built within the development, or somewhere else within the CBD. Herron said the percentage was undefined, as the city believed if developers were given a target percentage, only that amount of affordable housing would be created. Now, developers had to compete on how much affordable housing they intended to deliver. The prospectus for the project would be issued on July 8 and be on display at the Civic Centre for three weeks for public participation. The bid evaluation committee had to take this input into account. There was no deadline for the completion of the project yet. Bidders would be required to give a time-line. Activist organization, Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU), welcomed the announcement of the creation of affordable housing, since no affordable housing had been built since 1994.
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Despite Global Commodity Price Declines, Labor Shortages Driving Up Construction Costs in U.S. According to a new report from CBRE, despite the global collapse of commodity prices - including many key inputs to construction - overall construction costs continue to rise nationwide in large part due to labor supply and demand dynamics that first surfaced during the recession and still have yet to resolve. In January 2016, average total construction costs in the U.S. registered a year-over-year increase of 1.8 percent, according to the RS Means Construction Cost Index (CCI). Since January 2011, the national CCI has increased by an annual average of 2.3 percent, resulting in a cumulative 11.8 percent increase during that period. "The price of materials is just one driver of overall construction costs. The cost of construction labor tends to be much more variable across geographies and over time, so it typically has a larger impact on overall cost trends," said Andrea Cross, Americas head of office research, CBRE. "The collapse of the housing market and subsequent recession affected supply-side dynamics for new construction throughout the country, as a substantial number of construction workers left the industry during the downturn and never returned."
Dubai Becomes a Haven for UK Commercial Property Investors
According to analysts at the recent Dubai Property Show London 2016, British citizens have emerged as the second largest investors in Dubai real estate and according to the Dubai Land Department they have invested £1.9 billion in 2015. This is a strong indicator of the UK investor demand for high quality real estate is up. Dubai's property market fundamentals are made up of worldclass infrastructure and a regulatory environment that ranks among the most favorable in the world. Masood Al Awar, Dubai Properties Chief Commercial Officer tells World Property Journal, "The Emirate of Dubai and Dubai Properties present an attractive investment haven of real estate investments. Our participation in this event was key to further boost international inward investments in light of the great response we have witnessed. We believe that the combination of our offerings combined with UAE's stability, continued economic growth and high returns on investment are appealing vital drivers to the growing British investors' base, particularly from the UK." Dubai Property Show London has established itself as a solid platform for UAE based developers to present their latest projects, which come in line with the Dubai's Vision 2020 of becoming a tourism and business hub. DP showcased its latest projects, including 1/JBR, Arabella 2 and Serena, offering British investors a wide portfolio of products ranging from high-end beach-front developments that are popular among UK buyers to affordable communities that grant solid returns on investment.
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We are the proud winners of the Best Overall Exhibitor in the Construction and Related Materials category in the 40th DITF The 40th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) was held from June 28th to July 8th at Saba Saba grounds. On the 1st July 2016 H.E Paul Kagame president of Rwanda, accompanied by his host, H.E Dr. John Pombe Magufuli, president of Tanzania, officiated the opening and awarded the best exhibitors for this year. Property International Limited won ‘ Best exhibitor in construction and related materials�. PIL chief executive officer (CEO) Mr. Abdul Haleem Zahran received the award. This year, there were over 2000 participants at the exhibitions, including 30 countries from within and outside Africa. The number of participation of foreign countries also grew this year. There were foreign exhibitors from Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Russia, France, Germany, Mauritius, South Sudan, Vietnam United Kingdom, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Syria, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Uganda and Zimbabwe. We look forward to a great year ahead.
A group photo of Property International staff during the 40th DITF at Sabasaba, 2016
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Foreword
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MANAGING EDITOR'S NOTE George Obado, Managing Editor
This 18th Property International Magazine –Dream to reality issue is a jubilant one and it confirms Property International prowess as the “Best Exhibitor in Construction and related Materials Category” three times in a row at the 38th , 39th and 40th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fairs (DITFs). The continuous accolades are anchored on the saying, “When life gives you a lemon, you should make a lemonade….” Indeed it is very true that the world is awash with building materials but the combination or the recipe that PIL Team creates is what has mattered so far. This is no rocket science but simply creative and critical thinking in action making the distinctiveness of the PIL brand in the property and real estate sector in Tanzania. In this issue, we spoke to some of our clients to sample some feedback on their sentiments towards our services; also featured is how the landlords and tenant relate in the negotiation of rents; a careers’ section covering the work of a legal and documentation officer as well as the role of a documentation and public relations manager in real estate setting; also featured are sampled five luxurious bathroom ideas in 2016; a list of registered title deeds for some of our clients awaiting collection; our usual menu of sponsored
adverts; the PIL Office Space Design portfolio; and the various PIL plot projects up for picking in conjunction with our banking partners – Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) in partnership with PSPF, Amana Bank, and now Dar es Salaam Community Bank (DCB) who recently signed a pact with PIL on plot financing scheme for the members of the public and public servants. We have also brought to you the 40th Saba saba (DITF) experience in this issue in the form of pictorial images of our pavilion. Lastly, I’d like to now formerly welcome our new plot financing partner Dar es salaam Community Bank (DCB) on board as we launch the plot financing product to as many members of the public and public servants as possible. We firmly believe that our partnership will go a long way in serving all the local government authorities staff in Dar es Salaam including but not limited to municipal councils of Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni, Ubungo and Kigamboni. Enjoy the read.
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PIM. Issue no.18, July-August 2016 Upfront
Welcome
Hello dear readers
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t is another month and another edition for your favourite property magazine. We are very humbled and honoured to have received the "Best exhibitor award for Construction and Related Materials� during the 40th trade fair at Saba Saba exhibitions. We would like to thank all our partners, customers and those who visited our pavilion during the exhibitions. We have dedicated two pages in this issue to show how colourful the exhibition was this year. For those who did not get a chance to visit us at the sabasaba pavilion, we are inviting you to come to our office. Property International Ltd is a full service town master planning, land and property development and advisory firm that enables investors and developers to grow their worth in real estate. We have amazing plots very affordable prices. You will see our projects in page –16, 24, 32, 35, 36, 46 and 48.
Some have inherited from their fathers and grandfathers and others have just started small. They invest in land and use the land acquired to get money from banks and buy more land. The property industry continues to build wealth for prudent businessmen.
The real estate is the one of most productive sectors in the world, generating trillions of shillings in profit every year. We know few billionaires, who have become very wealthy due to land and properties and related services in the city.
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Property has always been one of the strongest active assets in the investment world. When used properly, it has the ability to bring true wealth and financial security to your household so that you can step away from the grind that is often associated with work and devote your time delivering your talents to the world in anyway you see fit. We at PIL have a fantastic plan for you, where by we will hold your hand through the entire process of acquisition of your property until you get your title deed. It is our dream and wish to see more Tanzanians acquire better surveyed land for their business and settlements.
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PIM. Issue no.18, July-August 2016 THE TEAM
E. Mwamanga Editor
Joseph Steven Creative Designer & Photographer
Advertising & Marketing
Leila Maingu Sales & Marketing Manager
Project Champions On the behalf of Property International fraternity, I would like to express our gratitude first and foremost to the Ministry for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development for Hayat Abdul Aziz
the support in Public Private Partnership (PPP).
Latifa G. Cynthia
We could not have achieved so much without your support. Secondly, we would like to thank all the banks, who have played a big role in helping Tanzanians with low income to afford planned surveyed settlements. I take this opportunity
Rhoda J. Mazara
to thank Amana Bank-Tanzania, Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB),
Amina Abdul
DCB bank and PSPF as they have supported our initiative of ' Jenga Kwa Mpango, Epuka Makazi Holela." We are looking forward to work with more banks in the future.
Third, I would like to thank our customers. Without them, we would not be here today. Last but not least, I would like to thank the PIL team for their hard work, unity and love.
Raawya Jalal
Surely work has been easier because of them and together we will work even harder and smarter to make sure next year we continue making. God bless you all and welcome to PIL.
Kudula Ramadhan Distribution
Fahad M. Massoud Photographer
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next 5 years.
Feature
Real Estate
Tanzania in the
Looking at the new government and the past six months in the economy and especially interviewing few business men in Tanzania and real estate stakeholders and people in the tourism sector, there’s a lot we can learn and project the future with ease. Here’s brief of what we found out. NEW TRENDS IN TOURISM
MAGUFULIFICATION President Magufuli’s approach to leadership takes us back to the glory days of the father of the nation. Tanzania has been shaken up by his zero tolerance attitudes to corruption and inefficiency. The scandals are unravelled daily make for a shocking read but the norm that this country has enjoyed has been challenged. Early into his government, sacking of the top officials rocked the Tanzania Revenue Authority. This translated into the highest revenue collection in the history of Tanzania. TRA became a prelude to subsequent measures that have cut through virtually every major industry earning him a reputation worldwide for not only being frugal but diligent in the ideals of good and firm governance. An air of seriousness and attitude change has become characteristic of civil servants who understand that his is a dispensation of a new era. All this is done to strengthen institutions that have until now been a shadow of their potential. Prospects exist more in not new, but already existing measures and programs of government that have until recently not been operating at the optimum potential. The sleeping giant that is Tanzania is awakening to the knowledge that its possible to have a new reality and norm. In the next half-decade, with the consistency of this leadership approach, institutions should get more efficient and increase output and service delivery. Recently, the national development plan has.
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It is a public secret that Tanzania’s natural beauty and resources are not proportional to the revenue that it reaps. Even though investors get their fair share in return investments, the number of tourists is nowhere near our neighbours Kenya even though they the country has more to offer in the way of attractions. Of course its not just natural attractions that matter but our facilities have also been found wanting. Trip Advisor in 2013 put together a list of complaints that tourists had after visiting the Zanzibar. At the top of this list was the lack of activities and facilities to make different activities possible. The review suggested that in as much as tourists like the cultural heritage and prestige white sandy beaches, it seemed to be all they could get from our archipelago. Efforts towards improving activities are somewhat visible, but such complaints speak to the have careful and coordinated facility development that is as much driven by private investors as it is by government. In short, there needs to be an ardent development of facilities and activities to attract tourists to Tanzania. The recent exit of Britain from the European Union calls for a change in direction for tour operators in the country. Why is Britain so important, well because after Americans, they are the second biggest contributors to our tourist influx and they bring with them the all mighty Sterling Pound, which worse yet has also taken a hit as a result of Brexit. British tourists are ever more volatile than Americans because of their habits. Strength of the pound makes it easier for them to plan vacations more recently to the date (6months on average) than their American counterparts. Also Poaching, multiple taxes, poor infrastructure and inadequate promotion funds should be tackled for Tanzania to realize its target of attracting two million tourists annually in the next five years. Additionally tourism provides 600,000 direct jobs to Tanzanians; over one million people earn income from tourism not to mention the value chain of tourism which supports parks, conservation areas, farmers, transporters, fuel station, builders, tent manufactures, suppliers of food and drinks etc. We need to address issue of multiple taxes if we need to succeed to bring two million tourists to Tanzania by 2020.
PRIVATE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS Ask any professional today about the general outlook of the construction industry and you will hear sad sobbing stories about how projects have been few and far between or none existent. The stubborn ones have rendered some employees redundant, adapted to the economics of the day and taken the few shillings that they can get. This from an industry that can only boast of its former glory. Those with an imagination and some financial leverage have transformed into property developers to keep revenues streams flowing. Private property investments are quite visible. A drive around any one of Tanzania’s major cities exposes an image that when juxtaposed to the general health of the construction industry couldn’t be more contrast. At Property International, we have observed a influx private property investment. One of the projections for the year 2016 that we discussed was the response of investors to the ever growing need for housing and the regulation of property prices to a point where a balance in pricing can be found. Even though we have a considerable way to until we find the balance, this trend in investment introduces a new voice to the conversation. Investors will be interested in the proper regulation of property and pricing and will lobby the government to do more in the way of changes.
YOUTH ENTREPRENUERSHIP Unemployment has become commonplace in Tanzania. Until the economy develops, we will continue to have more graduates than jobs. The youth are biting at the short hand of the stick. More than ten thousand ghost employees were discovered in 2016 alone which compounds to the problem and frustration plagues graduates who are forever getting called to interviews and just never getting the job. The reality is that the job market is oversubscribed. Youth are not only realizing this but also accepting and adapting the new reality. Technology has become a huge driver of this self-actualization as it has streamlined market access and opened new streams of income. More and more first
time graduates are becoming self-employed immediately after completing their first degree because of the opportunity to make more money that being a business owner offers. For a country whose economy is run by small businesses, saying this is a step in the right direction would be stating the obvious. What is encouraging to witness is the hunger the youth have to employ and empower others while advancing themselves. This phenomenon is only likely to increase and new converts are buying into it daily. 5. Revive Ignored Opportunities Our colonial masters in their cruelty can be credited with having a measure of foresight. There are several factory shells and abandoned colonial farms that offer an endless array of opportunities that the country has failed to explore. Given, funding is an issue but there of all our considerations, inviting purposive agrarian investors into the country has not been one of them. Even though the infrastructure is old, its a foundation to set up much cheaper that if it were non existent. Cultural tourism is another avenue that has not been explored.
AVAILABLE PLOTS FOR SALE
Ruby Estate is a Property International flagship project located 41kilometers from Kigamboni Ferry. It is made up of 91 luxurious residential, commercial, hotel, religious, hospital, school and open public plots. The project is located in Tundwi Songani area, slightly past Mwasonga Village and within the proposed Kigamboni City. The Estate is about 2.3kilometers off the main road. Other key features of the Ruby Estate include the new 6-lane bridge linking the City of Dar-es-salaam and Kigamboni. Residential PER SQM
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Client Voice Name: SARAH SAMSON GABBA, Project: CHEKENI MWASONGA Plot No. 1041, BLOCK BB “Everything went very fine and the process was extremely fast without any trouble. This is something which I did not expect.” Name: ANNA PASCHAL KALUNGA Project: CHEKENI MWASONGA Plot No. 1040, BLOCK BB “Uharaka wa kupatikana kwa hati miliki ulikuwa ni mzuri, mmejipanga. Sikupata usumbufu wowote, nilifwatwa ofisini kuweka saini yangu kwenye documents zozote nilizotakiwa kusaini.”
Acquisition of land is now made easier through P.I.L, says Beatrace... This has reduced the risks of dealing with unregistered argents (dalalis). PIL enables one to pay in easy affordable terms until he completes. They enables a person to get a lease offer and title deed in the time allotted by the ministry. I expect more from them in future from the way they have dedicated themselves to enabling more and more Tanzanians be able to afford peaceful settlements. All the trouble have been removed, now getting the plot of your choice is as simple as receiving a phone-call telling you “the Title Deed for your plot is out please come and collect it”
In the past Tanzanians witnessed the tragic conflict in the land sector. In the past, the issue of acquiring land for the Tanzanian people was a disaster if not a nightmare. But now through Property International Ltd, the process of buying planned settlements has just been made easier. Property International Ltd enables a person to get information about the availability of plots easier by announcing the launching of its projects. PIL enables a person to visit all areas of their projects with plots free of charge so that one can choose the plot he/she wants.
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Through PIL, I have been able to put my dream to reality. I congratulate them for this big achievement and thank them for their great contribution to building our nation. I know many Tanzanians are also going to benefit from their services and be able to put their dreams in reality too. I hereby ask the President of Tanzania, to please keep recognizing these investors who are struggling to largely operate in the interests of the public than to private interests so that they help him in fulfilling his promises to improve the lives of his citizens.
Tumekupimia, Tumechonga barabara Umeme karibu, hata maji pia yapo Ardhi ni hazina ya kudumu, Njoo ununue kiwanja chako kwa gharama nafuu zaidi, viwanja vya makazi, biashara na Viwanda vinapatikana. Baadhi ya miradi yetu SONGANI GARDENS Tundwi Songani Kigamboni
Tundwi Songani Kigamboni
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Property International Limited, P. O. Box 45548, 8th Floor Mariam Tower, Songea, Shaurimoyo Road, Dar es salaam, Tanzania, Tel: +255 684 633 333, info@propertyinternationalltd.com Web: www.propertyinternationalltd.com *Vigezo na masharti kuzingatiwa
Can landlord and tenant freely negotiate rents in Tanzania?
Rents can be freely negotiated. The Rent Restriction Act 1984 which until recently regulated rents in theory (but not in practice) has been repealed. The government owns all land in Tanzania, and leases are only available to nationals. The private rental market (in the sense that interests our readers) is virtually non-existent. The rental market is mostly very informal and is actually subsistence (people forced to rent out rooms in their houses). Where agents are employed, the commission payable on leasing a residential property is one month’s rent.
the Ward Tribunal. If the tenant does not comply with the orders of the Ward Tribunal, the case is elevated to the District Land and Housing Tribunal for enforcement, and then to the High Court and Court of Appeals for recovery of possessions worth TZS (Tanzanian Shilling) 50 million or more and compensation for arrears worth TZS. 40,000,000 claimants can file the case directly to the High Court (Land Division).
How effective is the Tanzanian legal system?
The formal court proceeding is slow, and there is an extensive appeals process. The landlord who chooses this route can An advance payment of six months is typical, with rents paid expect decades before matters are resolved. So extra-judicial biannually, though monthly payments, or rents paid every 3 proceedings are normal. months, or a years’ payment upfront, are not unusual.
Deposits
Duration of contract/ Eviction
Legislation
The Courts (Land Disputes Settlements) Act, 2002 allowed Most rental agreements are periodic tenancies, renewed upon the landlords to recover arrears and revised the system for evicting payment of advance rents. For rents paid bi-annually, the notice to tenants. The The Land Act 1999 provides over-all guidelines for the management of land, leases and land dispute settlement. terminate is given six months in advance. Because the court process is cumbersome and expensive, most landlords resort to intimidation, threats and violence in evicting tenants. In theory, however, to evict a tenant who has caused a breach or failed to pay rent, the landlord must get the approval of
Q&A With
Legal Officer - Property International Ltd.
Q What does your job entail? Ans My job deals with documentation processing. Once a client buys a plot from PIL, we make them sign sales agreement and other legal documents, we also facilitate their payment procedures both to TRA and the ministry of lands and lodge in application until we get the title deed and we hand them back to either the bank, if a client has paid us through bank loan or to the client, if the client has paid us cash.
Q What challenges do you face in relation to land and property issues with your clients? Ans Some incidents I meet people who assumes they know law and land policies more than us professionals, but they are just mare laymen. It is very difficult to advice such clients. When dealing with them, it takes time just to argue and defend the procedures. They always like to cut corners and this is not what we do. When I come across such client, I tend to keep quiet and pay attention to what they say, but once they leave, I stick to my profession and do what is needed to be done. However, sometimes some of the laws do change, hence it is difficult to keep addressing clients on changed laws. There times when clients buy a plot through a bank loan, but for some reason, a bank delays to pay and that plot that a client chose get to be sold to someone else. Eventually a client start to complain to us, and then we do extra work to convince the client to choose available plot in the area. Dealing with such clients is very hard.
Q How long have you been working with PIL? Ans I have been with PIL for exactly one year now.
Q What should people know before purchasing any land? Ans Before buying the land, people should consider to do official search of the plot at the ministry of lands. There are cases where
the same land can be sold to more than five people and without knowing you end up paying the land that has fraud. So always start from the ministry of land.
Q Tell us what is your typical day like? Ans I draft Sale Agreement and the seller provides the necessary documents that confirm s/he has a right of occupancy on the property in case and it is clear of any encumbrance. The notarized Agreement is taken to the Land Office, where the buyer pays for the necessary taxes and fees to have his/her name recorded at the Land Registry. I then prepare a Transfer Deed, which is submitted to the Municipal Land Office with the Sale Agreement. A Certificate of Occupancy is then sent to the buyer.
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hipping containers are in many ways an ideal building material. They are designed to carry heavy loads and to be stacked in high columns. They are also designed to resist harsh environments, such as on ocean-going vessels or sprayed with road salt while transported on roads. Due to their high strength, containers may be adapted for secure storage. All shipping containers are the same width and most have two standard height and length measurements and as such they provide modular elements that can be combined into larger structures. This simplifies design, planning and transport. As they are already designed to interlock for ease of mobility during transportation, simply em-placing them completes
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structural construction. Due to the containers' modular design additional construction is as easy as stacking more containers. They can be stacked up to 12 high when empty.
The welding and cutting of steel is considered to be specialized labor and can increase construction expenses, yet overall it is still lower than conventional construction. Unlike wood frame construction, attachments must be welded or drilled to the outer skin, which is more time consuming and requires different job site equipment. Containers are recognized as earthquake, hurricane and fire resistant. If you are planning to have a container house then contact Almar Containers in Tanzania.
Container Conversion Basics
Due to the robust and modular design of shipping containers, they can be modified and converted into virtually any space requirement. They are not only suited to swift mobilization due to their modular nature, but are also perfect for remote camps as a "plug and play" solution for everything from office and accommodation requirements to medical facilities and training rooms.
Technical Ability
With "in house" engineers and design experts, we have the ability to walk you through the full product development spectrum from idea inception to site mobilization.
Global Reach
With multiple offices and production facilities in the Middle East as well as South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya, ALMAR is able to provide standard, specialised and tailored container modifications to suit every need.
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Coco Palms is a Property International Ltd estate project that is located at Kigamboni, Mabibi- Chekeni Mwasonga. The project has a total of 200 plots of which 196 are residential, 3 are for commercial or residential and 1 public building. Coco Palm is approximately 19.52km from Kigamboni Ferry, 1.59km from the main road, 2.85km from Dar-es-Salaam Zoo, and 19.15km from the New Kigamboni Bridge. We have lots beautiful plots. Supply of water and electricity are available within the project.
Tsh. 20,000/= per sqm For More Information please call Hayat +255 785 449 538
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Cover Story
Property International Limited Awarded The Best Exhibitor in Construction & Related Materials The 40th Dar es Salaam International Trade (Sabasaba) Fair Was held from June 28th to July 8th at Saba Saba grounds. On the 1st July 2016 H.E Paul Kagame president of Rwanda officiated the opening. Property International Limited was among few outstanding pavilions that attracted many people. This year, there were over 2000 exhibitors including 30 countries from within and outside Africa. The number of participation of foreign countries also grew this year There were foreign exhibitors from Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Russia, France, Germany, Mauritius, South Sudan, Vietnam United Kingdom, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Syria, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Uganda and Zimbabwe
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roperty International Ltd (PIL) is a local full service
Property International Limited was among few outstanding
land development, Property management, property
pavilions that attracted many people to visit and see great offers
development and real estate company including
the company has. Among these offers, were opportunities where
Marketing and selling of surveyed plots of land
by clients could deposit 25% of the plot value on the selected
and is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. With a dedicated and
plot to PIL account and you get 3 months to finalize the payment
competent work force in the property industry, the company
and you get your title deed. One could also pay through bank
boasts of a large clientele base, which includes small and large
loan, where by you deposit 20% worth of the land value, the
scale property investors in both commercial and residential
bank pays full to PIL and you get up to 18 months paying the
sectors.
loan and receive their title deed from the bank.
For the third time in a row, PIL has received an award on the
PIL chief executive officer (CEO) Mr. Abdul Haleem Zahran,
“Best Exhibitor in Construction and Related Materials” the
said during the award giving ceremony that “PIL’s objective is
40 Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair known as ‘ Saba saba’
to provide affordable plots and houses to all Tanzanians. As
and was held from June 28th to July 8th in Kurasini. PIL was
well as ensuring that our clients live in surveyed, secured and
awarded on the 1st July 2016 by, H.E Paul Kagame president
well planned settlements.” He added that‘ We have invested
of Rwanda, accompanied by his host, H.E Dr. John Pombe
heavily in the advanced surveying equipment’s and have a team
Magufuli, president of Tanzania, during the official opening.
of qualified surveyors and town planners who can easily survey
up to 600 plots in one week, while others would take up to six
exhibitors from Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Russia, France,
weeks to do the same job.”
Germany, Mauritius, South Sudan, Vietnam United Kingdom, China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya,
PIL started its operations in Tanzania, three years ago and since
Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, Rwanda, Singapore, South
it’s inception, it has been recognized and appreciated by many
Africa, South Korea, Syria, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
property investors and individuals who have bought PIL plots.
Uganda and Zimbabwe.
“ PIL has a high standard of professionalism. We at PIL are very happy and humbled with the whole experience I am a satisfied customer. I have bought more than two plots
and the award that we have received. We are promising our
from PIL and I have not struggled to get my title deeds. All paper
clients that we will continue to work even harder to provide them
works went very well and it took less than a month for me to hold
the best services and with competitive prices. We are looking
my title deeds.” Said one of a very happy client after visiting the
forward for more people to come and visit us and learn more
PIL pavilion.
from us.
This year at Dar Es Salaam Trade Fare (DTF) there was over 2000
At PIL we work closely with government bodies, starting with
exhibitors confirmed their participation, including 30 countries
ward, district and regional executives as well as the ministry of
from within and outside Africa. The number of participation
land, housing and human settlement development, so that the
of foreign countries also grew this year, there were foreign
whole process of acquiring and developing land runs smoothly.
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The former president, Mr Ali hassan Mwinyi accompanied by PIL CEO, Mr. Haleem Zahran and the Director, Mr Masoud Khalfan at the sabasaba pavillion.
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Hon Jenista Mhagama shaking hands with PIL's CEO Mr Haleem Zaharan after visiting our Pavilion. in the middle is PIL Sales & Marketing Manager Ms Leila.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (Local Government and Regional Administration) Hon. Selemani Jafo listening to an explanation
The Minister of State, Zanzibar Vice President Office - Hon. Mohamed Aboud Mohamed flanked by his son, Saleh Omar and Hashim Thabit, PIL Director to his left. Immedate right is PIL CEO Haleem Zahran, Minister aide, PIL DirectorMasoud Khalfan and another minister aide.
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PIL Sales & Marketing Manager, MS Leila Maingu explaining to Dr. Abdallah Possi, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.
From L to R, PIL CEO Mr. Haleem Zahran, PIL Ambassador Mrisho Mpoto with Deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Hon. Edwin Ngonyani listening explanation from PIL Director Mr. Masoud Khalfan
From L to R PIL CEO Mr Haleem Zahran giving explanation to Dr. Charles Kimei CEO of CRDB Bank, last PIL PR-O Saleh Omar
Posing with happy faces after winning a trophy, from L to R Ezekiel Masanja, Ms. Leyla, PIL Sales & Marketing Manager, PIL CEO Mr. Haleem Zahran and the guests.
PIL Sabasaba pavilion.
PIL CEO explaining PIL services to Hon. Ally Hapi, DC of Kinondoni who visited the PIL pavillion.
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PIL CEO with customers.
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PIL Sales & Marketing Manager, Ms Leyla handling title deed to a customer.
PIL CEO with guest, from L to R Ezekiel Masanja
The third from left Mr. Dassu Mussa Amana Bank Manager Projects & Alternative Delivery Channels, PIL Director Mr Hashim Thabit, PIL COO Mr George Obado, Amana Bank DG Muhsin Salim Masoud, CEO Mr Haleem Zahran, PIL Director Mr Masoud Khalfan.
Aqua Decor Operation Manager Mr Saleh Ahmed explaining to Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (TAMISEMI) Hon. Selemani Jafo
Hon. Hashim Mgandilwa DC Kigamboni, Listening explanation from Jonathan.
PIL CEO and Director talking to clients.
From left PIL CEO Mr Haleem Zahran, Mohammed Nuh & Ms Atiye Mohammed PBZ Lumumba Branch Manager, from PBZ.
PIL Chief Operating Officer, Mr George Obado speaking to a client.
Customers listen carefully from PIL Sales Officer Kudula Ramadhan.
PIL Ambassador Artist Mrisho Mpoto explaining to clients.
Leyla and Customer taking a short break and catching
The Aqua Decor staff holding Trophy.
Saleh Ahmed giving gift bag to Hon. Selemani Jafo.
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Real Estate
Mr Yofika Marko Shaidi Documentation & Public Relations Manager, Property International
The approved process on how to get a title deed.
Property International Magazine speaks to Mr. Shaidi Y.M, a Documentation and Public Relations Manager at PIL on procedures and steps to take during the sale or buying of land and getting a title deed, making it easier to implement a sound land information. The government owns all land in Tanzania. Citizens only apply for a lease from the office of land registry and they get a certificate to show the boundaries that they own. If you have land and you want to register it or acquire a registered title over land there is a process you have to undergo. Such unregistered land will in most cases be under the village authority. A title deed is a signed agreement that proves ownership of land and legal rights to it. The first step is to obtain necessary
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approvals from the village authority authorizing you to make applications to relevant authorities to have the land registered. Once you have the necessary approvals from the village authorities you will need to consult a surveyor who will do the land survey, take the necessary measurements of the land and draw a survey map. The surveyor will process the map and have it approved by the relevant professionals before the same can be forwarded to the Ministry of Lands in Dar es Salaam.
PIM. Issue no.18, July-August 2016 In Dar es Salaam the map will be examined as to how it fits into already established map plans and see if it is properly drawn and if the required authorities approved it. After a thorough examination the map will be approved and returned to the surveyor who will hand it over to the landowner or applicant ready for due processes in the land office of the concerned district. The applicant will make a formal application to the District Land Officer to register the land. The application letter will be filed along with the map, the photocopy of the identity card, passport size photos, the original approval from the village and the necessary fees will be paid. A deed plan shall be drawn and the application will be processed in the District Land Office and the District Land Office will approve the application after a thorough scrutiny and it will be ready to be taken to the Zonal Office of the Commissioner for lands for registration. At the Zonal Office, which is the office of the Commissioner for Lands, the submitted documents will be examined and if the Land Commissioner is satisfied, the documents will be filed and be properly recorded before they are taken to the Registrar of documents for the registration of the title. In the office of the Registrar of documents they will verify if at all there is any other person who is registered as owner of the land to be registered. If it is found that nobody is registered as owner of that land, the title will be formally registered after payment of appropriate fees and a title document or the right of occupancy document will be issued to the applicant. If it is land other than village land, you will need to locate the land and then make an application. The application will be submitted on a prescribed form accompanied by passport size photos with a necessary fee. In case where the owner of surveyed plot (transferor) wants to sell the plot to someone else (transferee), it is advised for the buyer of that plot or the transferee to do official search from the ministry of land. The law in Tanzania provide for a possibility of a power of attorney whereby investors/buyer/transferee can appoint a trusted person to perform the legal transactions on behalf. According to section 103 of the Land Registration Act the appointed agent with a registered power of attorney can sign legal documents as he is exercising lawful powers. The power of attorney can be revoked at any time or cease with the expiry of the assignment.
Payment: It is advised that the payment should be done through the bank. The transferor (land owner) should give the bank account and the transferee (buyer), she pay the lump sum of money to the account given and obtain the bank paying slip
and keep it with the other documentation, which include the sale agreement and transfer documents.
Then, the following documents will be prepared for the buyer.
I) Notification form number 29, ii) Application for approval of disposition form number 30 and iii) transfer deed- form number 35. These must be filled together with photographs of the two parties. After signing these forms you pay capital gain tax at TRA and get capital gain tax clearance. This document and the sale agreement and the evaluation report, you take them back to the ministry of land, where the register of titles will consent about the transfer. Normally the seller is the one who is entitled to pay the capital gain, however in most cases these days, you’ll see the buyer ends up paying the capital gain, due to the negotiations between the buyer and the seller. If all the documents are submitted and you have paid all land rent, then the title deed can be obtained within a short period, less than a month. All this however, applies to Tanzanian citizens. I suggest you contact the land registry/local Tanzanian embassy to get information that is more relevant to you.
"transfer" means the passing of a right of occupancy, a lease or a mortgage from one party to another by act of the parties and not by operation of the law and includes the instrument by which such passing is effected; "transferee" means a person who receives the right of occupancy, lease or mortgage passed by an act of transfer; "transfer land" means general or reserved land which is to be transferred from one category of land; "transferor" means the person who passes the right of occupancy, lease or mortgage by an act of transfer; "transmission" means the passing of a right of occupancy, a lease or a mortgage from one person to another by operation of law on death or insolvency or otherwise; "trustee" means a person having a nominal title to the ownership of land or other property which he is under a legal duty to hold for the benefit of some other person or persons includes a trustee appointed under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act Cap. 318*; By Emelda Mwamanga.
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5 luxury bathroom ideas for 2016
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In 2016, metals trend are coming back with full strength. Although we’ve seen a little bit of brass in 2015, you can embrace it fully in the upcoming year. Along with brass, you’ll also find gold, silver, and platinum, stainless and brushed steel as popular finishes for your luxury bathroom in 2016. Get a little bold with brass facets or change the cabinet knobs to a metal finish.
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Another beautiful 2016 trends will be the use of natural stones and minerals not just as decorative elements, but also as functional items, for example a polished stone sink instead of the typical porcelain. Also think of stones and minerals as decor items: a stone bench near the bath, or a stool covered in a polished mineral. In Feng Shui, stones represent mountains and their calm, grounded qualities. It’s a good item to keep in the bathroom. If your budget permits, you might even want to consider a luxurious marble or natural stone tub!
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Green bathrooms have made an appearance in 2015, but the green plant trend of 2016 will make having greenery in the bathroom a must.
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I’ve talked about some great plants to use in your insuite bathroom. But if you are bolder (or renovating), think about adding a full green feature to the space: green walls and indoor gardens are cool and trendy right now.
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If you’re tired of the white-and-beige bathroom, you’re in luck: this year, dramatic colors are back-especially black. Black tile and paint will be used in rooms with dramatic lighting and stark contrasts. This also translates to bathrooms using a lot more bright colors, even just in the accessories. In short, don’t be afraid to abuse of dark indulgence in your dramatic, glamorous tastes, especially in the en-suite bathroom where it’s unexpected.
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More important than following these amazing trends is you giving your personality touch to your luxury bathroom and in any room of your house, never forget that there is nothing more luxurious than being original and authentic! Whatever it is, be original and show yourself in every detail.
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