Every fear, solved.
15 of the most common property pain points in Zimbabwe. And exactly how Zim Estates addresses each one.
01
Fake listings with stolen photos
Live
Every listing photo is perceptual-hash checked for duplicates on upload. Duplicate or re-used photos are flagged before the listing goes live.
02
Ghost agents who do not exist
Live
Every agent and landlord must upload National ID, a selfie, and EAC license. Documents are manually reviewed within 24 hours before any listing can go live.
03
Double sales (same property, multiple buyers)
Live, partial
Photo-based duplicate detection is live. GPS coordinate and title deed cross-checking is in development.
04
Title deed fraud via corrupt insiders
In development
Title deed upload is supported on all sale listings. Automated tamper detection and conveyancer verification partnership are in development.
05
The 30-day rental scam
Live
KYC is required for all landlords listing rentals. Identity is verified against the uploaded National ID before any rental listing is approved.
06
Diaspora buyers losing thousands
Live
Verified agents and a verified conveyancer directory are live. Our diaspora buying guide walks through every step of a remote purchase safely.
07
Off-plan developments that never finish
Live
Developer KYC requires CPCA reference, project timeline, and council clearance. Developers must post regular construction updates.
08
Pressure tactics and urgency manipulation
Live
Abuse reporting with a 48-hour review SLA. Verified profiles are suspended on credible reports.
09
Foreign WhatsApp number scammers
Live
Phone verification is required for all accounts. WhatsApp contact links use only verified numbers linked to KYC-approved profiles.
10
Non-refundable deposits (illegal but demanded)
In development
Standard lease template with legally compliant deposit clauses, in development.
11
Email phishing diverting house deposits
Live
Never share bank details over email. Report suspicious payment requests via our fraud reporting tool, reviewed within 48 hours.
12
Pricing manipulation and unclear values
Live
Recent sale prices per suburb are published on every listing and suburb page. Price per m² benchmarks updated regularly.
13
Tire-kickers wasting seller time
Live
Login is required before contact details are shown. Buyer identity verified for serious enquiries.
14
Hidden ownership and missing paperwork
In development
Title deed upload is available on all sale listings. Mandatory enforcement before publishing is in development.
15
No dispute resolution after problems arise
Live
Every fraud report is reviewed within 48 hours. Full audit trail of listed interactions. Legal partner referrals available on request.
Report a fraudulent listing
If you spot a suspicious listing or have been scammed, tell us. We investigate every report within 48 hours.
Report a listing⛰
Buying from the diaspora?
Zimbabweans in the UK, South Africa, and Australia lose money every year to property fraud. Our diaspora buying guide walks you through every step.
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How Trust Scores work
Every listing gets a score out of 100 based on 8 checks. ID verified. Selfie matched. Title deed authenticated. Photos reverse-searched. EAC active. No duplicates. Phone verified. Review score.
✓National ID verified
✓Selfie matched to ID
✓Photos checked for duplicates
✓EAC license on file
✓Phone number verified
✓No duplicate listings detected
○Title deed authenticated — in development
✓Clean review history