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Know what to check before you decide.

Practical guidance for people planning projects in Zimbabwe. We distinguish what is known, what should be checked and where professional advice may be necessary.

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Before you buy

Land, due diligence and ownership questions — legal research in preparation.

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Before you build

Planning, permissions and construction — source-checked guides in preparation.

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Before you hire

Quotations, contractor claims, evidence and project decisions.

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Before you hire · 4 min read

How to compare contractor quotations without comparing prices alone

A practical way to spot differences in scope, materials, timing and assumptions before you choose a contractor.

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Our law- and regulation-related guides will be published only after their primary sources and current applicability have been checked. We will not present unfinished research as confirmed guidance.