Preparation - The Key Message, Going to look at properties should
be the LAST stage in the process, not the first. The process of
buying a property - whether for your personal use or as an investment
- SHOULD start with thorough preparation. This will save to a lot
of wasted time AND money. We STRONGLY recommend that you make contact
with us BEFORE you go to look at any property. That way we can deal
with all of the key issues (such as those listed below) calmly and
clearly, before you get involved in the rush and pressure always
associated with buying a specific property anywhere in the world.
Preparation Check List
Why are you buying the property? Is this for retirement, a holiday
home, a holiday home that you want to pay its way or a pure investment.
If you are buying a property as an investment, see our Guide to
Buying Property as an Investment.
Which country and area will suit you best? If this is an investment,
where are you likely to make the most money?
Which type of property is best for you? Villa, apartment, townhouse.
This is not always obvious.
How are you going to pay for the property? Are you going to take
out a mortgage? If so, where and for how much? What are you doing
to guard against the risk of fluctuating exchange rates?
How are you going to manage the property? If you want to let the
property, who are your target tenants? Who will manage the lettings?
How much money will you make?
Who should be the legal owner of the property? The right choice
here can save you £/€/$THOUSANDS, even on an ordinary
holiday home. See below for more information
We will be happy to assist you with all of these issues.
Who should own the property?
Getting this question of ownership wrong is probably both the most
common and the most expensive mistake people make when buying property
overseas. There are many people who could be made the legal owner
of the property or, as the case may be, the shareholders in the
company that owns the property. The best choice is, often, not obvious.
Getting this wrong can cost you tens of thousands of pounds/euro/dollars
of totally unnecessary taxes, during your lifetime and on your death.Most
local lawyers will be unable to help you make this decision as it
involves an understanding of both the local AND your own legal,
tax and inheritance systems.
We will be happy to assist you in making this vital decision.
What are the options?
There are many ways to purchase the property. These include:
in your own name alone
in your name and in the name of your co-purchaser(s)
wholly or partly in your children's
names or in the name of somebody
whom you would like (eventually!) to inherit the property from
you
We are here to save you time and provide a hassle free
way to locate Gambia properties for sale or rent.
As specialists in Gambian land or property purchase, our
aim is simple - to make the Gambia real estate market
easier for you offering services for buying, renting and
selling houses, villas and apartments in the Gambia.
We only work with reputable, proven and qualified solicitors
and developers, we are a friendly yet professional team.
All you need to do is choose your perfect plot or property
and we will then automatically have a Gambian lawyer check
title documents for any misrepresentation or anomalies.
Once ownership, location, size and usage are determined
a 10% deposit is paid into a fully refundable escrow account
in the U.K. The contract is prepared searches are done
with the land registry and then the balance is paid. In
our experience, this is the only way that we can protect
your investment and guarantee that your ownership is secure.
Remember that only by using the recognised legal process
and an accredited solicitor can you ensure full title
and that your investment is absolutely secure It is not
uncommon (where the services of a lawyer have NOT been
sought during a property purchase) for the property to
be 'sold' to multiple purchasers, who then may end up
in court seeking to establish ownership of the property
against other 'buyers'.
3 bedroom house for sale in Bakau New Town £70,000
3 bed bungalow front room/living room / living
room master bed with en-suite bedroom / bedroom
en-suite share / storeroom walk in closet /staff
quarters garden fruit trees papaoe, pineapple, Mango
tree, very close to Marina school, Amex Embassy,
the British Embassy, and BAES. It is also in walking
distance to the African village Hotel.
The plot measures 540.7 square meters The house
is being sold fully furnished, it comprises of three
bedrooms, of which one is a master bedroom with
en suite bathroom and a large walk in wardrobe the
other two large bedrooms has a bathroom although
not en suite. In addition there is two living rooms
one has a large dining room attached(open planned)
The kitchen is fully fitted, it also has a cooker
fairly new there is also s a large pantry.. Each
room is equipped with an AC and ceiling fans and
modern ceiling lamps throughout there is also a
large veranda which is tiled.
The garden is mature with flowers growing along
the walls of the compound, a large coconut tree,a
mango tree, papaya tree, lemon tree, banana tree
and pineapples growing in the garden and a concrete
gazebo there is also a boys quarter on the grounds
with shower toilet.
5 bedroom house in Kololi for sale £140,000
Prime Location huge compound
Generator
Air condition in four rooms
All rooms have fans
Boy's quarters.
Water tower.
car porch
About 10mins form Senegambia
and beach
Mature garden with fish pond.
Very large kitchen and living
room.
Will be leaving beds and tv's.
Mini hotel and bar for sale in tourist centre
£350,000 o.n.o.
Established business with lots of returning clients,
with an 80% average occupancy last year. Successful
self-catering mini hotel and bar that virtually
runs itself. Four studios, 3 large bungalows and
huge pool.
Present owner is currently charging £180
a week for Studio and £280 a week for bungalow.
Just based on a 60% occupancy rate the hotel generates
over £48,000 just on rentals alone.
Expand business by applying for a drinks license,
or simply sublease for greater cash flow, the options
are limitless. Owner retiring
Zinzani Lodge a Business & Cultural Centre
14 Rooms 2 Bungalows £154,000
Centraly located in Kololi only about 20 minutes
drive from the airport and ½ an hour's drive
from the Gambian capital, Banjul. Palm fringed,
white sandy beaches are just a 15 minute stroll
away and the market town of Serrekunda is a near
neighbour.
There are 8 buildings with altogether 16 rooms
and 2 kitchens, one modern and one African style.
Building 1: seven rooms and two bathrooms
Building 2: three rooms, a bathroom, a kitchen
Building 3: one guest room and a kitchen.
Building 4: one guest room and a bathroom (a
traditional style round
bungalow)
Building 5: one guest room and a bathroom (a
traditional style round
bungalow)
Building 6: one guest room and a toilet for
visitors (with two toilets)
Building 7: two guest rooms and a bathroom
The Bantaba:a magnificent double tier African stage,
rehearsal and educational centre
Beautiful 3 bedroom property fully furnished to
U.K. standards £44,000
3 Bedroom walled compound with shed and it's own
back up generator. The house comes fully furnished
to a high standard.
The lving area features white leather double sofa,
T.V. DVD VCR, the dinning area comes with dining
table and six chairs.
Master bedroom is en-suite with A/C with kingsize
bed, the two other bedrooms both have double beds.
The running costs for water is aprox £4 a
month, the Council Tax was £14 for the year.
The large garden features wicker furniture on the
veranda and fruitrees are abundent like banana,
aubergine, and Mandarine. Price including furniture
located in the Taf Estates just 5 minutes from the
airport
Brufut Charming 2 Bd Villa with Staff Quarters
600m from Coastal Highway £32,000
This charming villa built in 2004 is ideal as a
holiday getaway or a super rental property for short
term holiday lets. The 29x30 plot is within a private
walled compound. The master bedroom is en-suite
with imported white tiles, the 2nd bedroom is also
tiled to the same standard. The 2nd bathroom has
a shower and toilette.
The living area is open plan with a split level
fitted kitchen, the villa is light and airy, ceiling
fans are in every room. The garden is an oasis,
lots of fruit trees, palm trees, gazebo, parking
for 6 cars and staff quarters in the bottom left
hand corner next to the entrance. There is a generator
which is run for two hours in the morning, for the
rest of the day everything is run by the solar panels.
1 bedroom Flat £28,000 75m2
Great value for money this is an incredible opportunity,
a British built and managed project in Kerr Serign.
This residence is perfectly located just 10 minutes
from the beach, it is located close enough to the
Senegambia tourist and business hub and is within
easy reach of embassies, main hotels and international
schools.
Your Investment
“Location, Location, Location” Kerr Serign
prime residential area
Apartments finished to a modern spec
Facilities including swimming pool, landscaped garden,
and walled compound
Development built and managed by British management
company
100% clear title
Communal fees just £300 a year
85% already sold
Large 1 bedroom with an ample 67m2
Gambia currently offers one of the best global investment
market opportunities
Brufut Heights Adjacent £54,000
From the time you move in you'll have your own
private home with all of its comforts and extra
amenities listed below at your disposal. Kick off
your shoes, relax in a home away from home, play
in the sea, swim in the pool, taste culinary delights,
take a bicycle ride, take a long walk on the beaches
with few footprints, lay in a hammock and just relax
and end your day with a romantic sunset over the
Atlantic at Brufut Heights The Gambia.
Located just two blocks from the coastal highway
and right next door to the £12 Million Sheraton
hotel in the heart of the highly sought after Brufut
Heights/Gardens residential area, this tropical
bungalow is ideal for a family holiday home or simply
a great investment. The Tropical bungalow features
a living room, dining room, fully equipped
high spec kitchen, laundry room, two bedrooms (one
king size bed and the other has two double beds)
with their own private baths, TV's dvd player, two
verandas over looking a private landscaped garden,
solar panels plus a shared pool. This british built
and owned four bungalow complex is designed to UK
standards and also comes with your own parking spaces
all within a secure well lite compound. The bungalow
comes fully furnished and all title documents have
been inspected and checked to ensure a stress free
and easy purchase.
Carbon Neutral Luxury Vills For Sale
Gambia Holiday News and Brufut Sunsets is pleased
to announce the sale of a wonderful 5 star residence
off-plan development in exclusive Brufut Heights
The Gambia circa £69,500
This glorious 5 star off-plan development is located
within close proximity to the new 5 star £25
Million Sheraton Hotel at Brufut Heights; it also
has the advantage of being within 10 minutes drive
from the famous Senegambia Strip and just 15 Minutes
to the airport.
These high spec carbon neutral beach-front properties
offer the finest ocean views in the Gambia. Each
villa has both master en-suite bedrooms and living
areas affording impeccable front line sea views
with stunning roof top terraces and their own private
pool. Each apartment has both the living area and
all bedrooms facing the ocean with access to a shared
pool.
Brufut Gardens Luxury Beach Front Apartments
Description: A brand new project of luxury apartments
located only 50 metres from the one of the most
exclusive beaches in The Gambia, a short walk from
the Bijillo nature park and within 15 minutes drive
from the international airport. Set amongst beautiful
tropical gardens on the Atlantic seaboard with amenities
including swimming pool, fitness centre and spa
prices start from just £32,500. Further amenities
are available at the neighbouring the new 5-star
£12 Million Sheraton Hotel.
Facilities: Facilities being planned include a boutique,
a shopping plaza, restaurants, a bank, a club house
with pool, tennis court, reception area, health
spa, crèche and playground.
1 Bedroom Ground Floor 75M2 £32,500
2 Bedroom Ground Floor 96M2 £41,500
1 Bedroom First Floor 75M2 £33,500
2 Bedroom First Floor 96M2 SOLD OUT
1 Bedroom Second Floor 75M2 £34,500
2 Bedroom Second Floor 96M2 SOLD OUT
1 Bedroom Third Floor 75M2 £35,500
2 Bedroom Third Floor 96M2 SOLD OUT
1 Bedroom Penthouse 75M2 SOLD OUT
Payment Schedule off-plan:
10% reservation fee,
30% payment upon signing of the Contract,
40% payment at roof level, and
20% upon completion of the house.
Payment Schedule Completed:
10% reservation fee,
90% payment upon signing of the Contract.
* In-addition, the purchaser shall pay a yearly
maintenance fee of between £12.50 and £16.00
M2 for the use of the amenities in the fitness centre,
swimming pool, external lighting, maintenance of
the streets & common areas, weekly garbage collection
and 24 hour utilities and Security.
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