Guides
Clear answers for buyers, renters and investors in Addis Ababa. Each guide is written by the Real.et editorial team, checked against public sources and updated when the rules change.
Law and tax
Can foreigners buy property in Ethiopia? How Proclamation 1388/2025 works, the USD 150,000 minimum, permits, payment rules and diaspora options.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Market
Median asking prices for houses, apartments and rentals in Addis Ababa in 2026, by bedroom count and area, plus the forces that move prices.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Finance
How mortgage loans work in Ethiopia in 2026: which banks lend, down payments, terms, diaspora mortgages, Goh Betoch, and why home loans are still scarce.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Buying
How the Addis Ababa condominium program works: the 10/90, 20/80 and 40/60 schemes, lottery prices, resale, known disputes and how to buy on the market.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Developers
Main real estate developers in Addis Ababa, the 2024 developer law on escrow and sales, the 2025 price cuts, and a checklist before you buy off-plan.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Buying
How to buy a house in Addis Ababa step by step: budget, listings, title deed and lease checks, DARA notarization, taxes, registration and off-plan escrow.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 8 min read
Renting
What rent costs in Addis Ababa in 2026, the rent law on advance payments and yearly increases, lease registration, broker fees and a checklist for tenants.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Law and tax
Property tax in Ethiopia explained: 2% stamp duty, 15% capital gains tax on selling a house, rental income tax, the 2025 property tax law and other fees.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 8 min read
Law and tax
How land lease works in Ethiopia: state ownership, Proclamation 721/2011, lease periods, Addis Ababa auctions, prices per square meter and buyer checks.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Neighborhoods
A guide to the main neighborhoods of Addis Ababa: Bole, Ayat, CMC, Summit, Kazanchis, Old Airport and more, with price data and tips for buyers and tenants.
Updated October 18, 2026 · 6 min read