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
In development
Every listing is reviewed by our trust team before it goes live, and the seller behind it must pass ID verification. Automated reverse-image checking is not built yet.
02
Ghost agents who do not exist
Live
Every agent and landlord must upload a National ID and a selfie, both manually reviewed by our team before any listing can go live. An EAC license number can also be supplied; it is self-declared and we do not yet verify it with EACZ.
03
Double sales (same property, multiple buyers)
In development
Not solved yet. Title deed cross-checking and duplicate detection are both in development. Until then, insist your conveyancer runs a Deeds Office search before you pay anything.
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
Developers verify their identity, then upload the building permit, parent title deed, and compliance certificate — each checked by our team before its badge shows. Construction updates keep buyers informed.
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 based on checks we actually perform. A reviewer approves the National ID, an automated check screens the ID document, and the phone number is verified by SMS. Checks we have not built yet are greyed out below, and they score nothing.
✓National ID checked by a reviewer
✓ID document screened automatically
✓Phone number verified by SMS
✓EAC license number on file (self-declared, not verified with EACZ)
○Selfie matched to ID (biometric match) — in development
○Title deed authenticated — in development
○Reverse image search for duplicates — in development
○Clean review history — in development