Why Use a Checklist?

Buying real estate, especially from another country, can be difficult, emotional, and risky. A checklist helps make the process clear, organized, and safer. For people living abroad, checklists give a simple way to compare properties, deal with new legal or financial rules, and avoid quick or wrong choices. It’s not just a tool: it’s a way to feel confident.

According to a study by Harvard Business Review, using tools like checklists can improve complex decisions by up to 50%, especially when emotions or uncertainty are involved. In countries like Ethiopia, where the real estate market can be unpredictable, having a clear method is even more important.

Investment Checklist:

Use this simple guide to review properties:

• Location: Is it close to schools, shops, hospitals, and roads? Is the area safe and stable?
• Return on Investment: How much money can you earn from rent? Will the property value go up?
• Resale Value: Is it easy to sell later? Will other people want to buy it in the future?
• Quality of Construction: Is the building strong and well made? Does it have power and water backups?
• Developer Background: Is the company trusted? Have they finished other projects successfully?

Helpful Facts:

• Location: Properties near services can be worth 15-30% more (Brookings Institute).
• ROI: Rental returns in Addis Ababa are usually between 6% and 9% (Knight Frank Africa Report 2023).
• Resale Value: The city population is growing by 4.7% each year (UN-Habitat).
• Construction Quality: 38% of complaints in Addis are about poor building quality (Addis Real Estate Journal, 2022).
• Developer Check: Trusted developers are 60% more likely to finish on time and on budget (World Bank Real Estate Diagnostic, Ethiopia).

Ethiopia’s real estate market is growing fast. This is because more people are moving to cities, the population is increasing, and the government is trying to attract more investment. The country had a GDP growth of 7.2% in 2022/23 and the property market is expected to grow by nearly 10% every year from 2024 to 2028 (World Bank: Ethiopia Overview). Now is a smart time to invest before prices go higher.

Addis Ababa might reach 8 million people by 2035 (City Administration of Addis Ababa), which means more people will need homes and shops. If you invest now, you may get better deals in areas that are still growing.

Dema Hope Real Estate is a trusted real estate company that builds high-quality homes and business spaces in Ethiopia. We focus on modern design, great locations, and giving good value to buyers looking for strong investment opportunities in Addis Ababa and other cities.

Explore your investment options today – Dema Hope Real Estate has multiple ongoing projects, including our high-end apartments around the Signal area, which are 100% complete and ready for occupancy, and our mixed-use development near Adey Abeba Stadium in Bole, offering both residential and commercial units. If you’re ready to take the next step toward homeownership or investment, contact us at +251 951515174 or send us an email info@demahoperealestate.com to learn more.