Intelligence-led decisions. East Africa's deepest market expertise.
We help corporate clients navigate Tanzania's real estate market with clarity, combining on-the-ground data, rigorous analysis, and a global network to turn complexity into competitive advantage.
What We Do
From market entry to long-term portfolio strategy, we advise at every stage.
Whether you are entering Tanzania for the first time or optimising an existing portfolio, our advisory team brings the rigour of international practice to the realities of the local market.
Our advice is built on proprietary market data collected on the ground, vacancy rates, rental benchmarks, absorption trends, not extrapolated from distant regional models.
Business Plans & Funding IMs
Numerous business plans and feasibility studies including:
Infrastructure / Master Planning
Business Plans & Funding IMs — Select Clients
Commercial Actis
Retail GAPCO
Hospitality Hilton
Industrial Freight Forwarders
Residential Old Mutual
Education
Religious / Multipurpose
Mixed Use
Design BroadwayMalyan
Zanzibar CPS Africa
Commercial Actis
Retail GAPCO
Hospitality Hilton
Industrial Freight Forwarders
Residential Old Mutual
Education
Religious / Multipurpose
Mixed Use
Design BroadwayMalyan
Zanzibar CPS Africa
Our Services
Six Areas of Expertise
We advise on the full spectrum of commercial real estate decisions, from initial feasibility through to disposal and exit.
Research & Market Studies
Proprietary market data on vacancy rates, rental benchmarks, and absorption trends across Dar es Salaam's commercial, retail, industrial and residential sectors. The foundation for every sound real estate decision.
Feasibility Studies
Rigorous assessment of development viability, combining site analysis, demand modelling, cost appraisal and financial returns, so you commit capital with confidence, not assumption.
Location & Site Advisory
Data-led location strategy for market entry, office consolidation or expansion. We identify where your business should be, and why, before you sign anything.
Portfolio Strategy
Long-term portfolio planning for institutional investors and owner-occupiers. We map your current holdings against market realities and design a strategy for optimal performance and reduced risk.
Capital Markets Advisory
Investment and divestment advisory, from structuring transactions to identifying buyers and investors. We advise on acquisitions, disposals, and capital raising in the Tanzanian real estate market.
Corporate Services
Corporate services ranging from market entry and environment, incorporation and land trading processes, asset valuations, to disposal services.
Our Research
Current Publications
255 Real Estate publishes primary-source research on Tanzania's commercial real estate market, collected on the ground, analysed with rigour, and delivered in formats built for decision-makers.
Dar es Salaam City Plan & Modelling
Urban Planning & Development
An analytical study of Dar es Salaam's city planning framework and urban growth modelling, examining land use, infrastructure, and development trajectories.
DownloadEast Africa: An Emerging Haven
Property Investment Opportunities
Exploring the growing case for East Africa as a destination for institutional real estate and private equity investment.
DownloadCatalyze Education Finance
Tanzania Market Assessment
A market assessment examining Tanzania's education finance landscape, funding gaps, and opportunities for private sector participation.
DownloadAfrica Residential REIT Study
Residential Real Estate Investment Trusts
A pioneering study of residential REITs across Africa covering viability, structure, and country-level analysis.
DownloadReady to make your next real estate decision with confidence?
Our advisory team is available for initial consultations, no commitment required.