Pricing
Short answer
You pay the expert's fixed price plus a booking fee. The booking fee is 15% for advice, legal and verification work and 20% when a site visit or inspection is included; Property Care is 20% of the monthly plan and Build Assurance is 2.5% of build value. Prices are launch ranges in Kigali; your exact price is shown before you pay.
Launch ranges for Kigali, to be confirmed with Kigali experts before launch. Prices exclude the booking fee.
Buy land
| Service | Range | Typical time | Booking fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot Readiness CheckOwner and seller match, consent, zoning, physical plan and a GPS site visit | $300–800 | 5–7 days | 20% |
| Boundary surveyLicensed surveyor confirms beacons and the map, with GPS photos | $250–500 | 7–10 days | 20% |
Buy a house or apartment
| Service | Range | Typical time | Booking fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase CheckTitle and owner, building and occupancy permits, zoning, and an engineer's condition inspection | $400–1,000 | 7–10 days | 20% |
| Off-plan and developer checkDeveloper company and directors, land ownership, project approvals, site progress against the schedule, and contract review | $350–900 | 7–10 days | 20% |
| ValuationComing laterLicensed valuer's market value report | $200–600 | 5–7 days | 15% |
Build and develop
| Service | Range | Typical time | Booking fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor checkRegistration and licences, directors, past sites and client references | $120–250 | 3–5 days | 15% |
| Construction progress inspectionEngineer checks each milestone against the approved plan | $180–350 per visit | Per milestone | 20% |
| Design and permit supportComing laterArchitect drawings and the building permit application | Quote | 4–8 weeks | 15% |
| Bill of quantities reviewComing laterQuantity surveyor checks the budget and materials list | $200–500 | 5 days | 15% |
| Build AssuranceComing laterMilestone payment release after engineer inspection and quantity checks | Build budget + inspections | Whole build | 2.5% of build value + 20% on inspections |
| Small development feasibilityComing laterZoning, costs, expected rents and yield for rental units | $500–1,500 | 2–3 weeks | 15% |
Notary and legal paperwork
| Service | Range | Typical time | Booking fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale agreement review or draftingYour own lawyer marks up or drafts the agreement, with risk notes and a call | $250–500 | 3 days | 15% |
| Notary and transfer coordinationBook an accredited notary, prepare documents, attend for you and track the transfer to the new title | $100–250 + government and notary fees | 1–3 weeks | 15% |
| Power of attorney preparationDrafted to local requirements, with the embassy legalisation and registration steps | $80–200 | 1–2 weeks | 15% |
| Succession and family transfersComing laterTransfer by inheritance or donation, with the family's documents | Quote | Varies | 15% |
Due diligence and verification
| Service | Range | Typical time | Booking fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verify a person or companySeller, agent, developer, contractor or notary checked against official registers | $60–150 | 2–3 days | 15% |
| Document verificationTitle, permits, receipts or agreements checked with the issuing source | $60–150 | 2–3 days | 15% |
| Expert call30 or 60 minutes with a vetted professional; notes and next steps | $45–90 | Same week | 15% |
Own and manage
| Service | Range | Typical time | Booking fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property check-up visitCondition, occupation and encroachment check with GPS photos; one-off or quarterly | $80–150 per visit | 3–5 days | 20% |
| Site visit with live videoWalk the property with an inspector on a video call | $120–250 | 2–5 days | 20% |
| Property CareComing laterTenant finding, rent collection, repairs, statements and quarterly inspections by a verified property managerPilot in Phase 1, full in Phase 2 | Monthly plan, about $60–150 | Ongoing | 20% of the plan |
| Landlord tax and billsComing laterLand tax and rental income tax filings through a local accountant | Quote | Yearly / monthly | 15% |
Worked example (illustrative)
Plot Readiness Check at $480 + 20% booking fee ($96) = $576, held until you approve the report.
Payments only ever happen on secure Motherland pages, never in a chat or on WhatsApp.
Questions about paying
When do I pay?
Once, when you book, on a secure Motherland page. Your payment is held by our payment partner until you approve the evidence.
What if I don't approve?
Tell us what's missing. The expert completes the agreed scope, or the Motherland Promise applies.
Can I get a refund?
If the agreed scope isn't delivered, we reassign the job at no extra cost, or refund the expert price and the booking fee.