Property & Farmland in Gambia

The numbers that decide it - rental yields, occupancy, appreciation and the ownership rules and taxes for buying in Gambia.

Driven by tourism, diaspora, and a growing middle class.

MetricValueNotes
Foreign Investment Growth37% year-on-year · 2025Driven by diaspora and international buyers.
Diaspora Purchases28% of all property purchases · 2025Significant contribution from Gambians abroad.
Short-term Rental Revenue Growth38.6% · 2025In areas like Brufut, linked to tourism.

Attractive returns from rentals and capital appreciation.

MetricValueNotes
Net Rental Yield6 to 9 percent · 2026For well-located properties.
Annual Capital Appreciation10 to 20% · 2024-2026In key areas like coastal regions.

Ownership & Tax - Who Can Buy in Gambia

BuyerPermittedTenureConditions
Gambian citizenYesFreeholdUrban property freely available; rural land subject to State Lands Act
Foreign nationalConditionalFreeholdPermitted in urban areas; leasehold available for land; State Lands Act governs all transfers
Foreign companyConditionalFreeholdPermitted for business property; company must be registered in Gambia
Any buyer (agricultural land)ConditionalLeaseholdAgricultural land governed separately; state grants leases rather than freehold

Investment figures are directional market estimates, not guarantees - actual yields, rates and appreciation vary by property, operator and timing. Verify with a professional before investing.

Frequently asked questions about Gambia

NRIs and OCIs can freely buy residential and commercial property in India (not agricultural land), with purchase funds routed through NRE/NRO banking channels.

Buying or selling in Gambia?

Tell us once — our team connects you with the right homes, or the right buyers.

We don't list homes in Gambia yet. Talk to an advisor.