Buying or renting
There are currently no restrictions on foreign ownership (section 71 of the Constitution); land redistribution begun in 2000 is ongoing, so get legal advice before buying land.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceLiving in Zimbabwe
Home security
Burglaries are rising in Harare: an alarm linked to a security company, shown by a sign, is advised.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Zimbabwe, safetySPF Affaires étrangères (Belgium), Zimbabwe: general security
Sources for this guide
- Living in Zimbabwe · Source updated: June 13, 2024 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Zimbabwe, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- SPF Affaires étrangères (Belgium), Zimbabwe: general security · Source updated: April 29, 2024 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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