Yes, you can absolutely buy land in Zimbabwe through installment payments. Many people choose this option when they can't pay the full amount upfront. The courts have addressed this practice several times through important cases like Ex parte Singleton N.O. from 1963, plus the Moyo v Fraser cases from 2000 and 2006. The main law that covers these arrangements is Section 64 of the Deeds Registries Act [Chapter 20:05].
The High Court made an important clarification about this law in the Chimprohada v Rodriques case back in 1997. They explained that Section 64 mainly serves to shield buyers who pay in installments if the seller goes bankrupt. Interestingly, this protection doesn't actually stop the land from being transferred to someone else before you finish your payments and receive full ownership.
These legal frameworks help many Zimbabweans access property they couldn't otherwise afford. The installment approach makes land available to more citizens by spreading costs across months or years. Legal precedents have established clear guidelines around these transactions to help everyone involved understand their rights and responsibilities.
The courts continue to refine how these laws work in practice as new cases emerge. Anyone considering this payment approach should familiarize themselves with Section 64 and related court decisions to ensure they're properly protected throughout the buying process.
The High Court made an important clarification about this law in the Chimprohada v Rodriques case back in 1997. They explained that Section 64 mainly serves to shield buyers who pay in installments if the seller goes bankrupt. Interestingly, this protection doesn't actually stop the land from being transferred to someone else before you finish your payments and receive full ownership.
These legal frameworks help many Zimbabweans access property they couldn't otherwise afford. The installment approach makes land available to more citizens by spreading costs across months or years. Legal precedents have established clear guidelines around these transactions to help everyone involved understand their rights and responsibilities.
The courts continue to refine how these laws work in practice as new cases emerge. Anyone considering this payment approach should familiarize themselves with Section 64 and related court decisions to ensure they're properly protected throughout the buying process.
