Landlords have been strongly encouraged to adopt professional property management services as a strategic approach to enhancing the value, efficiency, and sustainability of their real estate investments.
The advice came during an interactive workshop aimed at equipping property owners with modern management practices and helping them navigate the increasingly complex real estate landscape.
The call was made by Ben Dancun Sunday, a former Grade One Chief Magistrate, while addressing participants at a workshop held at Neriah Suites in Kabale Municipality.
Organized by Mupangisa Realtors, the event brought together landlords, property managers, and local authorities to discuss practical solutions to common property management challenges.
Sunday noted that many landlords face persistent difficulties when managing properties independently, including delayed or unpaid rent, conflicts with tenants, lack of proper documentation, and challenges in enforcing tenancy agreements.
He explained that handling rent collection personally can sometimes lead to emotional decisions and disputes.
“Engaging a neutral third party establishes a structured and professional relationship between landlords and tenants,” he said.
“Property managers act as intermediaries, ensuring communication remains clear, respectful, and legally compliant. This minimizes conflict and helps maintain long-term tenancy relationships, which are crucial for consistent income generation.”
He further highlighted the Landlord and Tenant Act 2022, which provides a legal framework governing relationships between landlords and tenants, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and accountability. Many landlords, he said, are unaware of the law’s provisions or struggle to implement them effectively, making professional property management essential.
According to Sunday, professional property managers bring expertise in tenant screening, drafting tenancy agreements, enforcing lease terms, and ensuring timely rent collection.
Proper record-keeping, he added, is critical in case of legal disputes and contributes to increasing overall property value, as well-managed properties tend to attract and retain responsible tenants.
Deborah Owembabazi Asasira, Chief Executive Officer of Mupangisa Realtors, elaborated on the company’s services, noting that they reduce operational burdens for landlords while ensuring reliable income.
“We conduct thorough background checks on prospective tenants, track rent payments, send reminders, enforce penalties where necessary, and assist in marketing vacant properties to minimize downtime,” she said.
Owembabazi also stressed the importance of tax compliance, revealing that many property owners overpay due to misinterpretation of tax requirements. Through collaboration with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and other relevant bodies, Mupangisa Realtors ensures landlords are correctly assessed, saving money and protecting them from legal penalties.
Laban Twesigye, a municipal council tax officer, urged landlords to take tax obligations seriously, emphasizing that proper record-keeping of rental income, expenses, and tax payments enables informed financial decisions and prevents disputes with authorities.
The workshop concluded with a unified message: professional property management is no longer optional but a strategic necessity. Landlords who adopt third-party services stand to benefit from improved efficiency, reduced stress, enhanced property value, and full compliance with legal and tax requirements.
Agencies like Mupangisa Realtors, the speakers emphasized, can transform rental properties into well-managed, profitable, and sustainable investments.
