Kalikumutima and Co.Advocates’ Chief Executive Partner, Kalikumutima Deo was an expert panelist at the New Vision Home & Construction Expo 2024.The event, themed “Affordable Housing, Innovations, and Technology,” took place on November 30, 2024, at Millennium Park, UMA Lugogo Grounds.
During his presentation, Counsel Kalikumutima delved into critical aspects of property acquisition in Uganda, including:
1. Key considerations before purchasing property,
2. Sustainability and risk management.
3. Challenges with the Digital Land Information System
4. Citizenship and land ownership regulations.
5. Land leasing options.
6. Essential professionals to engage during property transactions.
7. Real estate fraud prevention.
8. Tax compliance obligations in property purchases.
Counsel Kalikumutima called upon the Ministry of Lands to enhance accessibility to Uganda’s digital land information system by introducing multilingual capabilities, including Kiswahili and Luganda versions, to better serve a diverse population.
Counsel Kalikumutima’s participation in the expo aimed to empower home buyers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions in the Ugandan property market.
Attorney Deo Kalikumutima is a real estate lawyer who has dedicated his time to offering practical legal solutions with proven expertise over the past 10 years in Land conveyance, Business licensing, Tax advisory, Dispute resolution, foreign investment, Finance and banking, Securities, Intellectual property, Private and Public Partnerships ,and Immigration. Attorney Deo holds postgraduate qualifications in Tax advisory and Tax planning, which are critical for sustainable business licensing. He holds a Bachelor of Laws, Hons (UCU), Dip. L.P (LDC) and PODITRA-Tax.