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Building a house in zanzibar

Last activity 26 October 2024 by Marc36

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Machopper

Hi,

I was looking for lots for sale in Zanzibar and I found some interesting offers. I was wondering how expensive would it then be to build a private house in one of these lots.

Does someone know the average prices for square meter for construction on the island, or knows an agency I can ask to?
What about the construction taxes?
I also read in another post that the goverment was taking away land from people that didn't build on it after buying. Is that still a thing?

Every kind of information will be useful.

Thanks,

Marco

P.S. : I'm from Italy

Priscilla

Hello Marco,

Welcome to  Expat.com :)

Maybe you can get in touch with one of the real estate agencies listed in our business directory : https://www.expat.com/en/business/afric … al-estate/

Hope it will help you.

Priscilla
Expat.com Team

cliffriziki19

It's easy to if u have plots or if you have people  who there back on you the will help you ....but in dar es salaam we have  a big place of beach n the sold in cheap prices .if ur serious find me we can make it

GuestPoster320

Marco,

I have purchase a lot in Nungwi Zanzibar, we just finished building the exterior wall around our property. Next will be to build our home also, I saw the text to you to find contractors, I am getting in touch with you as we seek the same idea.  Please as I will, keep in touch and we talk about this together, maybe we can help each other.

ramengoc

Hello from Zanzibar

Already got it

Sama_S
@Machopper Hi Marco,

I was wondering if you got your question answered, as I am also looking to find out the rough pricing of building a house in Zanzibar.


Any help appreciated!

Thanks
marlion55

@Sama_S  hi, my name is Maria and I want to build a house in Zanzibar also. Can you please advise me on this matter. I will appreciate if you can contact me  on [link moderated]

marlion55

@Machopper  hi, my name is Maria and I want to build a house in Zanzibar also. Currently I’m looking for architect and contractor company. Can you please advise me on this matter. I will appreciate if you can contact me  on [link moderated]

Yoginee

Hello Maria,


Welcome to expat.com!


I hope that @Sama_S and @Machopper will see your message soon.


On another note, for your own safety, do not share your contact details on the forum.


Cheers,


Yoginee

Expat.com team

Firaznassar

@marlion55

hello maria

I am engineer Firaz Nassar

Project manager for construction projects currently working on a hotel resort in zanzibar.

if you are still looking for contractor please contact me for more in-depth discussion and evaluation of your requirements.

kundelsven

@Firaznassar How much does the construction of the foundation of a house cost in Nungwi. Can someone tell me the approximate price per m2. I plan to start building soon

WDARIUS

@GuestPoster320 i am also lookin gto purchase a lot in zanzibar and in need of contractors. by now you all should be finished builidnhg your home, any insights would be greatly appreciated pointing me in the right direction

Safa46h

@Firaznassar

hi i recently bought property and im interested in construting and building a buisness and would love to know the process and pricing and building plans.

Safa46h

@Firaznassar

Hi i recently bought property and I am looking for a contracting company to help me build my buisness i would love to hear from you and look at building plans. thank you. look forward to hearing from you.

Marc36

Hi


I use Buildyourzanzibar.com

And it was perfect

They help me for land lease, then build the house.

missjoellej

Hello I would like help to find construction company to build my house,

Marc36

@missjoellej

Hi


You can check with the website Buildyourzanzibar


They are good

Thanks

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