For Property Owners & Agents

Listing Guidelines

Everything you need to know about creating, managing, and categorizing property listings on Peza Nyumba.

Property Categories

Choose the right category for your property to ensure it reaches the right audience.

Residential

Properties intended for long-term living. Select this for homes people will live in as their residence.

House - Standalone homes with yard
Apartment - Self-contained flats in buildings
Bedsitter - Single room with cooking space
Single Room - Room with shared facilities

Accommodation & Hospitality

Short-term stays and student housing. For travelers, tourists, and students.

Hotel - Commercial lodging with services
Lodge - Scenic/rural accommodation
Guest House - Family-run small lodging
Hostel - Budget dormitory-style
Boarding House - Multiple rooms, shared facilities

Commercial & Business

Properties for business use. Retail, office, and industrial spaces.

Shop - Retail and trading spaces
Office - Business and professional spaces
Warehouse - Storage and distribution
Commercial - Restaurants, clinics, etc.

Land & Farms

Undeveloped land and agricultural properties.

Plot - Residential or commercial plots
Land - Agricultural and undeveloped land
Farm - Established farms with infrastructure

Transaction Types

Select the right transaction type for your listing

For Sale

Property ownership transfer. One-time purchase price displayed.

For Rent

Periodic rental payments. Specify rent frequency (monthly, weekly, daily, etc.)

For Lease

Long-term leasehold arrangements. Specify lease term (1 year, 5 years, 99 years, etc.)

Choosing the Right Category

Sometimes properties can fit multiple categories. Here's how to decide.

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House rented to students vs. Boarding House

Rule: If you're renting the entire house to a family or group as their home, choose Residential > House. If you're renting individual rooms to multiple unrelated people (typically students), choose Accommodation > Boarding House.

Residential: Entire house rented to one tenant/family
Accommodation: Individual rooms rented separately
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Apartment vs. Bedsitter vs. Single Room

Rule: It's about the facilities included.

Apartment: Self-contained with separate bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
Bedsitter: One room with cooking area, own bathroom
Single Room: Just a room, shared bathroom/kitchen
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Guest House vs. Lodge vs. Hotel

Rule: Based on size and services.

Guest House: Small, family-run (typically <10 rooms)
Lodge: Scenic location, tourism focus
Hotel: Commercial establishment with full services
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Shop with Living Quarters

Rule: List based on primary use. If it's primarily a shop with accommodation above/behind, list as Commercial > Shop and mention the living quarters in the description.

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Plot vs. Land vs. Farm

Rule: Based on size and current use.

Plot: Small parcel for building (typically <1 hectare)
Land: Larger undeveloped land
Farm: Agricultural land with infrastructure/crops

Listings in Wrong Categories

If we notice your listing is in the wrong category, here's what happens:

1

Notification Sent

We'll notify you via email/SMS that the category needs to be changed.

2

Self-Correction Period

You have 48 hours to edit the listing and select the correct category yourself.

3

Admin Correction

If no action is taken, our team will move the listing to the correct category.

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Repeated Violations

Repeatedly mis-categorizing listings may result in account warnings or restrictions.

Tip: Not sure which category? Contact us before listing and we'll help you choose the right one.

Listing Requirements

What you need to create a quality listing

Required

  • Minimum 3 photos

    Clear, well-lit images of the actual property

  • Accurate location

    Province, city/town, and area/suburb

  • Price

    Sale price or rent amount in ZMW

  • Property description

    At least 50 characters describing the property

  • Contact information

    Valid phone number for enquiries

Recommended

  • 5-10 photos

    More photos = more engagement

  • Detailed amenities

    Select all applicable amenities

  • Floor plan or layout

    Helps seekers visualize the space

  • Nearby landmarks

    Schools, hospitals, malls nearby

  • WhatsApp number

    Many seekers prefer WhatsApp contact

Prohibited Listings

These types of listings are not allowed on Peza Nyumba

  • Properties you don't own or have authority to list

    You must have legal right to sell, rent, or manage the property

  • Fake or misleading listings

    Photos must be of the actual property, prices must be accurate

  • Properties in legal disputes

    Cannot list properties with unresolved ownership disputes

  • Duplicate listings

    Same property cannot be listed multiple times

  • Timeshare or fractional ownership

    We only support full ownership or rental listings

  • Non-property listings

    No vehicles, equipment, or other non-real estate items

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