Angola Guide: Property
Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.
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Property foundations
Investment in Angolan property
Since the end of the civil war in 2002 and western and Asian petrochemical companies descended on the country, property supply has been scarce while demand has gone through the roof. This has given Luanda the justified title of second most expensive expat city after Tokyo.
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Getting a housing loan
What you should know
Since the financial crisis, getting a bank loan or mortgage has been more difficult than in previous years. However, with the launch of the National Private Investment Agency (ANIP), which promotes and supports foreign investment, getting a bank loan has been made easier.
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Protecting your property rights
Purchasing land and intellectual property
If you can’t find your ideal property, you could always construct it yourself on a plot of land that you purchase. There are, of course, regulations if you decide to do this. Aside from concrete buildings, you may also need advice on registering intellectual property.
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