Property investment expert Kura Chihota recently hosted a high-impact Property Investment Masterclass on 29 November and 3 December, offering investors and developers a comprehensive guide to navigating Zimbabwe’s complex real estate market. The full-day courses were specifically designed to empower participants with the practical knowledge needed to identify profitable opportunities and manage the entire property development cycle.

Chihota, a highly respected real estate professional with over 30 years of experience across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana, recently announced the event on the social media platform X. He stated: “I am delighted to be hosting a property masterclass to end the year strong for my supporters. I’ll be doing a day long course in Harare 29 November and Bulawayo 3rd December 2025.” The masterclass was seen as a capstone event for the year, providing invaluable hands-on insights into a sector seeing renewed focus and growth.

The masterclass curriculum was exhaustive, positioning Chihota as the definitive expert on the subject. His extensive background included serving as the Chief Property Investment Officer for Zimbabwe’s second-largest pension fund (NSSA) and his current role as a Regional Real Estate Manager for eXp Realty. He also held board positions on JSE-listed REITs, giving him an unparalleled perspective on structured investment vehicles like the Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) now gaining traction in Zimbabwe.

Participants gained practical knowledge by working through real-world case studies and covering the “A to Z of the property development ownership and profitable exit” for investments. The training was structured around core areas essential for successful real estate ventures in Zimbabwe:

• Types of Property: Delving into everything from farm conversions to clusters.
• Land Development Process: Detailed instruction on the journey from raw land acquisition to fully zoned and serviced stands, including subdivision permits and title registration.
• Legalities and Finance: Crucial topics such as agreements of sale, deeds of transfer, mortgage funding options, and understanding which entity (trust vs. company) to use for real estate investment.
• Property Strategy: Core financial elements including buying the right property, return measurement, and costs explained (e.g., Zimra Capital Gains Tax and transfer costs).

The exclusive Masterclass first took place in Harare on November 29, 2025, followed shortly by the Bulawayo session on December 3, 2025. The demand for the course reflected the increasing trend of local investors opting for real estate as the primary store of value in a dollarized economy, a phenomenon Chihota frequently analysed in the media, calling it a natural reaction to economic circumstances.

Every participant received a comprehensive workbook, hands-on case studies, and practical checklists designed to guide property decisions. For those looking to successfully navigate Zimbabwe’s dynamic property investment landscape, Kura Chihota’s masterclass was the essential end-of-year learning opportunity.