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In a landmark move, Ethiopia has passed new legislation that allows foreign nationals to own immovable residential property in the country, under certain conditions. The House of People’s Representatives approved the “foreign-ownership” law in June 2025, part of broader efforts to draw in foreign investment and better meet housing demand. allAfrica.com What the Law Requires […]

Ethiopia’s real estate sector has taken a significant step forward with the recent enactment of a law aimed at protecting buyers and ensuring greater developer accountability. Called the Real Estate Development and Real Property Marketing and Valuation Proclamation, the law mandates that developers must complete at least 80% of a project’s construction before transferring any […]

Addis Ababa, September 2025 — Ethiopia is gearing up to significantly improve its housing landscape with the launch of the Chaka Housing Project, a major public-private partnership (PPP) initiative valued at 67 billion Birr. The project involves constructing 4,175 housing units in and around the capital, marking one of the largest housing investments in recent […]

Ethiopia is undergoing a pivotal moment in its real estate sector as recent legal reforms and public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives are being introduced to address long-standing housing shortages, improve developer accountability, and restore buyer confidence. From Addis Ababa’s corridors to mixed-use housing in smaller cities, the shifts underway signal fresh opportunity—but also require careful navigation. […]

In a landmark policy shift in 2025, Ethiopia has officially allowed foreign nationals and diaspora Ethiopians to purchase residential and commercial property—unlocking new opportunities in the country’s real estate sector. Addis Insight+1 Under the new legislation, certain conditions apply: a minimum investment threshold of USD 150,000 per property, a cap on the number of units […]