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# Property Valuation in Rwanda

A realistic, comparable-sales-based estimate of what your house, apartment or land is actually worth — not an inflated figure designed to win your listing.

- Title verified
- Escrow-friendly process
- Virtual viewings
- Power of attorney supported

A property valuation in Kigali is only as useful as the data behind it. Because Rwanda doesn't publish the dense, searchable sales-price records that some property markets do, a valuation here depends heavily on an agency's own transaction history and direct market contact — not a generic formula applied to square metres.

## How we calculate a valuation

- Comparable recent sales in the same or a similar neighbourhood, weighted by how genuinely comparable the property is (size, condition, road access)
- Title status — a property with a fully verified, dispute-free title is worth more than an otherwise identical property with an unresolved title issue
- Location factors specific to Kigali — proximity to tarmac roads, schools, and commercial centres, which our investment locations pages break down by district
- Physical condition and plot characteristics — plot size and shape, built area, age and condition of any existing structure

## What you'll get

A written estimate with a realistic price range (not a single overconfident number), the comparable sales or listings it's based on, and — if you're planning to sell — our honest read on how quickly a property at that price is likely to move given current buyer demand in that neighbourhood.

## Valuation for a specific purpose

If you need a valuation specifically to answer "how much is my house worth" as a standalone question rather than a step toward selling, see our dedicated property worth page, which covers the factors in more depth for owners who are simply curious or planning ahead.

## Why professional valuation beats an online estimate in Rwanda's market

Automated online valuation tools rely on large volumes of public sales-price data to calibrate their models — data that exists in abundance in markets like the US or UK, and does not exist at comparable scale for Kigali. An online estimate for a Kigali property is often working from very thin or outdated data, which can produce numbers meaningfully off from what a property would actually sell for. See our comparison of professional versus online property valuation for the fuller argument.

## Valuation as the first step to selling

If you're valuing your property because you intend to sell, this naturally leads into our sell property service — valuation, documentation check, marketing and negotiation, in that order. There's no obligation to continue to a sale after a valuation; plenty of owners get one simply to know where they stand.

## Ready to get started?

Request a free initial valuation — tell us the property's location, approximate size, and whether you're valuing it to sell, for records, or out of general interest, and we'll tailor the response accordingly.

FAQ

## Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a property valuation cost?

An initial estimate based on comparable sales is free. A formal written valuation report, if you need one for a bank or legal purpose, may carry a fee depending on scope — we'll quote this upfront.

How accurate is an online property value estimate compared to yours?

Generic online estimates for Kigali are typically much less reliable than in markets with dense, public sales-price data, because Rwanda doesn't have the same volume of publicly recorded comparable sales. Ours is based on our own transaction history and direct market contact, not an automated model — see our comparison of professional versus online valuation for more detail.

What factors affect my property's value the most?

Location and neighbourhood are usually the largest factors, followed by title status, plot size, condition, and access road quality. Two similar houses a few streets apart can have meaningfully different values based on these factors alone.

Do I need a valuation if I'm not selling yet?

It's useful for estate planning, loan applications, or simply understanding your net worth accurately. Many owners get a valuation a year or more before they intend to sell.

Will a higher valuation help me sell for more?

No — an inflated valuation just means your property sits unsold for longer while buyers compare it unfavourably to realistically priced alternatives. An accurate valuation, positioned correctly, is what actually produces a strong final sale price.

## Want to know what your property is worth?

Request a free initial valuation — there's no obligation to list or sell with us afterward.

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