First-time renter mistakes in Kampala — and how to avoid them

First rent is emotional — finally independent, finally close to work. Emotion is when deposit leaves your account too fast.

Mistake: falling for photos alone

Always visit. Always verify pin.

Mistake: no written terms

Even a WhatsApp bullet list beats memory.

Mistake: ignoring utilities math

Rent plus water plus security plus power can exceed budget.

Mistake: no move-in photos

You will need them at exit.

What we are not saying

We are not saying every agent is bad. We are not saying every Facebook ad is a scam. We are not saying an app replaces visiting the property.

We are saying you deserve a rental market where location and price are not mysteries — and where founders do not inflate numbers to impress investors.

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