Essential advice for foreign nationals to rent a house in the DRC Introduction Renting a house in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can be a wise decision, whether for temporary residence or for investment. However, it is important to take certain precautions and to know the specificities of the Congolese rental market. In this blog, we will present some essential tips for renting a house in the...

By Jonas SINDANI on February 18, 2021The persistence of land conflicts in Rutshuru territory seems to be due to the ignorance of the populations as to the importance of controlling their land. I am referring here to the customary titles replaced by the registration certificate issued by the public administration. Heshima Bapendane Freddy is a land affairs officer in the Goma cadastre service. In this post,...

Regardless of the nature or location of the property you want to rent in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is important to establish and sign a lease contract in order to avoid any misunderstanding in the future.Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, here are ten things you should know and not to overlook about lease contracts in DR Congo:Any lease contract must be in writing.This document must be...

Three important documents confer the right of ownership in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Firstly, there is the plot sheet, which is obtained from the urban commune in large agglomerations and at the level of the territory in rural areas. The rental contract is the second real estate title issued by the State through the Ministry of Town Planning and Housing. In the end, comes the registration...