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Ecobank commissioned architects Arch-Design
to draw up the plans for their new banking hall
and offices. Gift of Faith Consultants were the
engineers with Urban Rises acting as the main
project managers. Craft View Consultants
were the quantity surveyors and Newview
International was the main contractor. Working
together the team has created an impressive
new double storey branch for Ecobank, in line
with their international corporate image, on the
site of an old single storey colonial era house.
The façade facing Samora Machel is imposing
and eye-catching. Black aluminium frames
support large tinted glass window panes. A
turquoise blue, square, concrete arch spans
across the front with a large, illuminated sign
above. (Turquoise blue is Ecobank’s corporate
logo colour and can be glimpsed in pops of
colour throughout the structure.) The branding
was supplied by Quill Advertising and
Marketing and it’s certainly unmissable!
Behind the arch turquoise blue roof tiles can
be glimpsed from the street level. There’s a
dark, charcoal grey portico above the main
entrance and exit doors. To the left is an
integrated single storey building which houses
their two 24-hour ATM machines – one for
USD and one for local currency. Customers
can enjoy the safety and privacy of conducting
their transactions in a secure environment
off the street and away from passers-by. To
the right hand side of the building is a square
stone clad arch leading to staff parking at the
back. There’s secure off-street parking for
customers in front near the entrance.

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Double fire-trap doors lead directly into the main banking hall. It’s a
light airy space with white porcelain floor tiles, pale grey walls, and
whitish stone cladding. The clean, almost clinical, look is softened
by marble and wood accents and the blue branding. To the right is
the Customer Services desk while the Customer Services Manager
has an office on the left behind frosted glass panelling. There are
counters for 8 tellers, including a private Bulk Cash section, so
there’s no need for customers to wait around to be served. The
tellers’ counters were supplied and fitted by NN Joinery. Also on the
ground floor – towards the back of the banking hall – is the Branch
Manager’s office.

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There’s a staircase with steel and glass balustrades leading to the first floor. The first floor has the offices for Ecobank’s
Contact Centre as well as a corporate boardroom which can easily accommodate 16 people. A delightful feature of
the boardroom is a large fireplace which adds a touch of traditional elegance and warmth to the very modern interior
design. Boardroom furniture was supplied by Only Italian.

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ECOBANK PROJECT At the back, on the ground floor, separated by
the staff parking, the old original structure has
Azan Enterprises Quill advertising been preserved. It still has the old verandah
Newview Atlanta Drilling in front supported by traditional pillars. The
N N Joinery Patan Trading corrugated iron roof has been painted blue to
Hunton Fire Trap tie in with the new section. Inside are additional
Only Italian Nemchem office spaces that used to house the Contact
Marlro Security SA Power Centre Centre which has now moved to the new
Sentinel Security G/Comms building. There’s also the staff canteen - a kitchen
Zol NCR and a dining area which can accommodate 16
staff members for lunches or meetings.
Also at the back is a large generator which
acts as backup for the extensive solar system
ensuring uninterrupted power at all times.
The generator was supplied by Hunton Power
and the solar system was installed by Power
Centre Electrical.
The overall result of the renovations and
the new build is a modern banking hall that
supports Ecobank’s corporate image as well
as supplying functionality and convenience for
both staff and customers.
Contact the branch at:
137 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 263-24-2706036/7

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BLOCKVIEW Smart Building Solutions Delivers a
INVESTMENTS Matching Pair of Bespoke Clusters for
RECENTLY Blockview Investments text by Farai Chaka
ENGAGED
SMART BUILDING photos by Structure & Design
SOLUTIONS FOR
TWO CLUSTER
HOMES FOR ONE
FATHER AND
HIS SON. THE
CLIENT’S BRIEF
WAS NOTHING LIKE
SMART BUILDING
SOLUTIONS HAD
ENCOUNTERED
BEFORE WITH
SPECIFICATIONS
THAT THE TWO
HOUSES SHOULD BE
IDENTICAL IN EVERY
DETAIL INCLUDING
THE SQUARE
METERAGE AND
THE INTERIOR AND
EXTERIOR DESIGN.

Architectural designs were

provided by renowned

design firm Sarah Morgan

Architects with Smart

Building Solutions acting

as the main contractors

and project managers.

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The houses are built on the remainder of plot overseeing the project from the start to its
5AC Ridgeway South in Highlands, Harare, a completion in June this year. The project
portion of land sold to Blockview Investments. was completed on time and on budget with
The previous land owner more or less halved great attention to detail evident from the
his plot and a boundary wall was built to set landscaping to the exterior and interior
the parameters. That same remainder of the finishes.
plot which Blockview Investments bought was
further subdivided into two with a high dividing Entrance to the properties is through tall,
wall for privacy and separate entrances for the swinging gates. The brick paved driveway leads
clusters. Although the two houses are identical past the entrance porch, the courtyard and the
in size – 232 square metres - one plot is slightly carport to the back garden. From the driveway
bigger than the other. two steps lead up to the entrance porch and
a front door with an S-shaped handle. On
Construction began in June 2021 with Frank opening the door, a minimalist space in neutral
Makombe from Smart Building Solutions tones is revealed.

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FINESPEAR PROVIDED THEIR CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE ON THE
RIDGEWAY SOUTH CLUSTERS PROJECT FROM START TO FINISH

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The first room you encounter is an intimate TV/study room suitable for a The kitchen is big enough to fit a good sized fridge, a stove and
small family. Beyond that there’s an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining a dishwasher. Stylish upper and lower cabinetry with quartz
room under a high tongue and groove ceiling, with exposed trusses set countertops were supplied Billcoat Carpenters and provide adequate
below a Chromadek roof. Floors throughout are laminated timber. storage space.

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The living room is linked to a veranda at the back of the house to There’s a central passage with lounge, dining room and kitchen on one
create a seamless connection to the outdoors. This can be used as an side and bedrooms on the other side. The houses have three bedrooms
additional dining area for entertaining guests or for family meals when in varying sizes with the master having an en suite bathroom and there’s
summer approaches. Ceiling lights allow for the veranda to be used in a second, shared, family bathroom.
the evenings.

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The tiling design incorporates a mixture of
ceramic and mosaic tiles for a bit of colour.
From the bedroom aluminium and glass doors
allow in loads of natural light and open out
to the pool and garden. The shared family
bathroom is slightly smaller but incorporates all
the same features as the master bathroom. The
two family bedrooms are located further along
the passage on the left side. The windows
open up to the back garden which has a
tranquil and relaxing effect. The interior design
is similar to the master bedroom with the grey
and white colour schemes except for the fact
that they do not offer en-suite bathrooms.

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SILVERBROOK ESTATE COMPRISES 48 HECTARES OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN SUB DIVIDED INTO OVER 300 RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES WITH LARGE PORTIONS OF THE LAND SET ASIDE FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

Chikara Civil Construction and Smart
Building Solutions have included Esor
Construction to service the land for
the stands. The servicing includes the
following:
• 5500 meters of road infrastructure

and drainage
• 7000 meters of water reticulation
• 2500 meters of mainline water supply
The challenges encountered during the
project were generally strata related with
over 8000 cubic meters of rock having to
be blasted to construct the infrastructure
as well as several unsuitable areas having
to be treated to ensure adequate road
bed preparation.
The project is currently 65% complete
with final completion expected in
October 2022.

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A New Modern
Office Space for Pam
Golding Properties’
Belgravia Branch

text by Farai Chaka | photos by Structure & Design
Phillips Avenue is slowly but surely modernising. Lately there have
been concerted efforts by the owners of the buildings along Phillips
Avenue to renovate and bring their structures up to date. This has been
prompted by both current trends and also as a way of adding value to
their properties in this prime area. So when Pam Golding were faced
with a renovation project they knew they had to create something that
was both unique and in line with the elegant developments happening
along the avenue. Pam Golding have been able to do that and more.
Interestingly, their previous offices were just next door and there are
still signs of their occupancy there with their signature dark green paint
on the window frames. They were renting the premises until it started
to feel rather odd for a group that encourages clients to own properties
not to have a home to call their own. Choosing a house literally next
door is a smart move that will cause little inconvenience for their loyal
clients and for themselves.

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Their new premises are a 1960s residential building. The process of most impressive is how the full logo has been used to design the main
adapting this former family home into offices was spearheaded by entrance gate which is the personification of logo itself. It is as regal as
Tendayi Hlupo-Mamvura, a negotiator at Pam Golding (who is also a it gets!
project manager) who knew exactly what needed to be done in order
to customise the place to the team’s needs. It could only have taken Steering clear of the common Pam Golding Properties logo we may
someone who knows the ins and outs of Pam Golding’s operations to all be used to, they have chosen to use one of their alternative logo
oversee the project so successfully from start to finish. with the green lettering on a white background with the standard red
accent for a much lighter feel which is quite evident throughout their
As this is a building that was constructed over sixty years ago a chosen colour scheme in and around the property. The use of the white
structural engineer was consulted on how best to undertake the background logo was a great choice to make the signage stand out from
renovation project without compromising the soundness of the the surrounding greenery.
structure. Tassmak Architectural Designs drew up some plans for
the layout of the interiors. With that out of the way, they managed to
complete the renovations in around twelve weeks.

The front boundary wall which is a palisade design, is an intriguing and In a modest yard they have been able to prioritise a generous,
eye-catching work of art. The boundary wall that was there before, was paved parking space which covers a portion of the area in front as
just a regular precast wall which has now been reused to give privacy well as behind the sales team and the management offices. Careful
to the caretaker’s cottage at the back. The palisade design was cleverly attention has been paid to the landscaping with well-maintained lawns,
generated from the Pam Golding logo by Tendayi Hlupo-Mamvura established trees and flourishing ornamental shrubs.
who worked with Legacy Designs to make it a reality. Legacy Designs
applied the very modern plasma cutting technology to accurately In wanting to preserve some of the character of the building the original
fabricate and bring to life the swirling design at the top of the palisade roof tiles were left unchanged. The striking stone cladding in different
which resembles a crown taken from the Pam Golding Properties logo. shades of grey on the front elevation of the structure brings attention
The main frame of the palisade is also taken from the logo, but what is to the main entrance. The cladding provides a tasteful contrast to
the neutral paint colours (different shades of greys -a monochromatic
colour scheme) used on both the interior and exterior.

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The reception area is an elegant space painted
in a light grey with a contrast charcoal wall facing
the entrance to welcome you in. As you enter, the
brushed satin finish lettering on the contrast wall
facing you, makes a bold statement to confirm that
you’ve arrived at Pam Golding Properties offices.
The modern furniture in black cherry finish works
well with the monochromatic grey colour theme
while the red picked up from the Pam Golding
Properties logo provides a beautiful sharp contrast
to the greys. The interesting use of colours and soft
textures put together with a painting of The Face of
Pam Golding hung above the reception desk make a
strong first impression.

The sales team’s office is adjacent to the
reception area. The original dining room and
lounge have been incorporated into a large
open plan office with modern, innovative
workstations in the same black cherry wood
finish. The original wooden flooring has been
retained but the old ceiling has been replaced
with stepped down finishes. Where there were
previously old, small, steel frame windows, they
have been consolidated into large windows with
white aluminium frames, lending a more modern,
contemporary look which feels more open and
airier with the north facing windows allowing just
sufficient sunlight to stream in throughout the day.

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A tiled hallway runs through the centre with
the reception area, a kitchenette, a sales
team office and two other offices leading off
it. Another passage runs from the middle to
the western side where the restrooms and
the two boardrooms are located. Having
two boardrooms is something that the staff
members enjoy. The two adjacent boardrooms
were created by dividing a single large room in
half. The two offices further up the opposite
end of the passage are for management. These
are simple and minimalistic offices with tasteful
furniture. The offices have been converted
from the original bedrooms with one having an
en-suite bathroom.

A unique feature is the remote-controlled
LED lighting system which also incorporates
ceiling fans. The lighting can be set to
different light modes daylight, warm white or
cool white modes.

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The strong brand that carries a
45-year history has been afforded
a new, clean, modern working
space which has brought on
renewed energy and a very strong
sense of pride for those working
in the space and those who come
through to interact there.
Indeed, this new development
on 13 Phillips Avenue gives their
clients the assurance that Pam
Golding is here to stay.

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24 Hour Medical Centre A number of developments have been springing up in Kadoma and
- The First Of Its Kind In the surrounding areas largely due to the lucrative mining activities
Kadoma text by Farai Chaka occurring there. Investors can see profits if they are offering any
type of essential amenities in this fast-developing city as long as
photos by Structure & Design they offer exceptional services. Tapping into this market, realising
the importance of proper healthcare facilities in a big city, is the
Murenga family who have recently opened a 24-hour medical centre,
aptly named Kadoma Medical Centre. The facility is the first of its
kind in the whole of Kadoma.

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Located in a residential suburb Kadoma Medical Centre is just a stone
throw from Kadoma General Hospital and the CBD. There are a total
of 25 employees at the medical centre including the matron, the estate
manager, nurses, the receptionist and the chef, all of whom have the
welfare of the patients at heart.

The property was leased to the Murenga family on a rent to buy
agreement part of which prohibited the would-be owners from radically
altering the structure resulting in some aspects of the property being
left as they were.

There are two resident doctors at the Kadoma Medical Centre
but it is open to other doctors who can use their facilities. Doctors
come from as far as Sanyati, Chegutu, Alabama, Chakari and other
surrounding areas.

The renovations were overseen by Mr. Jacob Nzvede from start to
finish. Work on the project started in April 2021 and lasted till June.
An architect was consulted on the best way to adapt the building to a
medical centre without changing much of the existing structure a tall
order as the property was a residential house and not initially designed
as a health facility. Mr. Nzvede says that if it were not for the strict
Covid-19 regulations being enforced at that time, the renovations would
have been completed sooner. Most of the building materials had to be
transported from Harare to Kadoma further delaying progress.

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After the renovations they had to wait for another couple
of months for the delivery of specialist equipment like
incubators, X-ray machines, suction machines, ventilators,
intensive care systems, drug fridges and more, which had
been ordered from South Africa, Germany, China and
England. It then took them an additional month to secure a
license to practise as a medical centre.

The exterior is painted a dark grey except for the window
sills, waiting area pillars and the gutters which are all white.
The corrugated iron roof is one of the features on the
property that the owners did not want altered.

As you enter through the gate, a concrete walkway leads you
to the waiting area. Small solar lights have been installed on
both sides of the pathway which help illuminate the path
after dark. Solar powered lights have been installed all
around the premises which light up the place at night. The
waiting area is welcoming and spacious and can comfortably
seat up to 18 people. There’s parking for ambulances and the
doctors’ vehicles next to the emergency room.

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The consultation room is on the left side of the reception.
Walls were painted green to inspire calmness and serenity
for the doctor and the patients too. The consultation
room has a brand-new X-ray machine, an examination bed,
a drop-in basin and other necessary furniture.

From the consultation room a passage runs through the
centre of the building with rooms/wards leading off it.
There are 6 wards at the medical centre; the pre and
post-natal ward, the female ward, the labour ward, the
male ward, the pediatric ward and the treatment ward.
The layout is almost the same in each ward with three
electrically adjustable beds, blue cabinets, eating trays
and privacy curtains to provide patients with the needed
privacy during interactions with healthcare staff and
during family visits. Visiting is from 14:00 hours to 15:00.
Each of the wards has separate ablution facilities for
patients except for the pediatric ward as the children use
the main bathroom. A new bathroom and toilet was also
built for the female ward.

The treatment ward for critically ill patients has an
examination bed, DDA dangerous drugs cupboard, oxygen
tanks, and everything that should be at the doctor’s
disposal when treating patients in a life-threatening state.

There is also a fair sized kitchen which is accessed from
the back of the building. The doctor’s consultation room
and the kitchen used to be one big room with was then
divided into two separate spaces. A professional chef
prepares meals for the patients. Luckily, the supermarkets
are close by making it easy to source healthy food for
the inpatients. There are plans to have a resident food
and nutrition expert who will first assess the health and
nutritional needs of a patients and come up with a plan to
meet those needs.

Another feature found at the back of the main building
is the medical waste incinerator which was one of the
most challenging structures to realise. Also at the back is
a structure which used to be a cottage and is currently
being renovated to house a pharmacy in the near future.
The long term plan is to create a one stop source for all
medical services.

The two prolific boreholes ensure there are no water
problems at the medical centre. A solar geyser was
installed to provide hot water for the bathrooms and the
kitchen. A generator is on standby for times when there
are faults or load shedding.

Although it is a private facility their prices are reasonable
and the service is excellent. It is a secure facility which
is under CCTV surveillance 24 hours. The facility is a
welcome development for the people of Kadoma and
surrounding areas who now have been afforded a wider
range of medical facilities to choose from.

Kadoma Medical Centre is at No.57 Mashonganyika
Avenue.

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Safeguard LEADING SECURITY COMPANY SAFEGUARD
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one person at a time. or biometric device.

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The control panel is suitable
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The company was formed in the United knowledgeable Fair Haven team assisting all make deliveries throughout the country.
Kingdom around 2018 before establishing the way until the products is delivered on site
themselves in Zimbabwe last year. They or whatever the destination. Steel quality is determined by its strength,
are primarily targeting individuals living and ductility, toughness, weldability and durability.
working in the UK who would want the best Their delivery service is the most efficient Apart from the physical properties, other
steel products for their construction projects you can get as the personnel at the Eastlea factors which affects how steel is graded are
back home in Zimbabwe which is why they felt office gets to work as soon as they receive chemical composition and how the steel has
it necessary and reasonable to simply establish confirmation of purchase from the UK team. been manufactured. Fair Haven then makes it
an office in Zimbabwe. The process of placing Orders are placed in UK and in no time the a priority to stock only the best grade of steel
orders is relatively quick, straightforward products who have been delivered at the given which can be used in any kind of project no
and transparent with the friendly and Zimbabwe address. They have the facilities to matter the scale.

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airhaven

INCORPORATED

5 Wembley, Cresent Eastlea,
Harare, Zimbabwe
Call: +263 777195569 / 777195575
Email:[email protected]

Product catalogue includes TMT have a division which supplies timber products respective projects for example Christ
reinforcement steel, deformed bars, round of all kinds from trusses, beams, planks, boards Ministries, Dorowa Mine, Panvert Investments,
bars, perforated sheets, mesh sheets, and more. This means that you can now get Honstech Designs, Jestbard Investments and
H-columns, tread plates, angle bars, beams, your timber and steel from one source which Prosite Media Solutions.
rails and pipes. These are imported in bulk is quite convenient for customers.
to ensure their availability all the time which Fair Haven is working tirelessly to become
is what makes Fair Haven the ultimate go-to Locally, they have been supplying steel the foremost steel distributor of choice for
supplier for steel. products for various a number of organisations local and international customers. Get in
that speak highly of the quality of steel touch with them for quality and affordable
Apart from the steel products, Fair Haven also Fair Haven has supplied for them on their steel products.

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construction councils

What are the
duties of the Estate
Agency Council of
Zimbabwe (EACZ)?

THE ESTATE AGENTS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE (EACZ/COUNCIL) WAS ESTABLISHED AS A LEGISLATIVE ORGANISATION IN
THE 1970S IN TERMS OF THE ESTATE AGENTS ACT [27:17] TO REGISTER ESTATE AGENTS AND CONTROL THE PRACTICE OF
ESTATE AGENCY IN ZIMBABWE. THE COUNCIL’S DUTIES ARE OUTLINED IN SECTION 4 OF THE ACT. THESE DUTIES INCLUDE (I)
REGISTERING PERSONS PRACTISING AS ESTATE AGENTS IN ZIMBABWE; (II) EXERCISING DISCIPLINARY POWERS OVER ESTATE
AGENTS AND AGENCIES; (III) MANAGING THE COMPENSATION FUND, AND IV) ENSURING THAT THE STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE
AND CONDUCT OF THOSE WORKING AS ESTATE AGENTS IN ZIMBABWE ARE HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC.

What requirements are needed to Certificate provided by the EACZ. This he/she has been found guilty of an offence that
practice an estate agency? Certificate is issued yearly under the justifies blacklisting or suspension.
company’s name, and it should include
The following conditions must be met before the Principal Registered Estate Agent’s The Agent/Agency has two options for
operating an estate agency: (PREA’s) name. The Certificate should be reversing the process: (i) applying for
displayed at the reception area of every reregistration with the Council once the
• Must have a principal registered estate company. suspension expires or (ii) appealing to a higher
agent in charge of the trust account. • Principal Registered Estate Agent’s court, which may reserve the judgment.
Certificate of Registration.
• Open a trust account with a commercial • The firm’s physical address. What is a bogus agent?
bank into which all moneys must be • The firms’ registration status. Citizens can
deposited. verify the registration status of a firm and Bogus agents are those unregistered and/or
agent with EACZ on +263242746356 or unregulated persons or firms masquerading as
• Letter from bank confirming opening of email [email protected]. bona fide estate agents. These operate illegally
trust account with initial bank deposit. • NB: there is no such thing as a freelance without meeting registration requirements
Estate Agent and also do not have Compensation Fund
• Letter from Chartered Accountants Certificates. In most cases, unsuspecting
stating that the agent has been explained What does a Compensation Fund members of the public lose their funds to
the system of bookkeeping in connection serve? bogus estate agents.
with trust accounts.
The Compensation Fund is managed by the The Council advises the public to avoid
• Complete EAC3 and annual return forms Council and provided for in terms of Sections working with unregistered estate agents, no
(available at the Council). 37-50 of the Estate Agents Act [27:17]. The Fund matter how appealing the deal might seem,
acts as insurance where members of the public and instead choose to work with registered
• Certificate of Incorporation or are compensated in the event that they have estate agents where there is remedy in the
Partnership agreement. suffered a loss as a result of doing business with event that a loss is experienced.
a registered estate agency. The compensation,
• CR6 indicating the Principal Registered therefore, acts as a confidence booster in the When one encounters a bogus agent,
Estate Agent as one of the Directors. sense that the public interest is being protected what should one do?
as they will not suffer a total loss.
• Tax Clearance Certificate. When one encounters a bogus agent, he or
• If the principal agent has been working How does a registered agent she should report to the nearest Police Station
get blacklisted and how does a or alert the Council via email:
for another firm then a closing audit is blacklisted agent reverse the
required. process? [email protected], or [email protected];
• The Principal Registered Estate Agent telephone: +263242746356/400
must be an executive director and main In accordance with the provisions of the Estate or social media platforms:
signatory to the trust account. A letter to Agents Act [Chapter 27:17] and related statutory Facebook: Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe
this effect from the bank is thus required. instruments, a registered agent is blacklisted if and Twitter: @EacZim.
• Police clearance for the directors.

How can Zimbabweans recognise a
registered estate agency?

Citizens can check the following to identify a
registered agency:

• Current-year Compensation Fund

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