Viewing day red flags — when to walk away in Uganda

Some scams survive until viewing day. Others reveal themselves at the gate if you know what to look for.

Property "not ready" repeatedly

Third rescheduled viewing often means it does not exist or is already taken.

Refusal to show meters or bedrooms

You are not nosy — you are paying.

Different unit than photos

If shown a substitute without explanation, leave.

Crowd pressure or extra fees at door

Viewing fees before entry — walk.

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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