Mortgage Shortage Stalls Zimbabwe’s Property Market Growth
Zimbabwe's property market has demand—but not the financing to match. Industry leaders say the lack of long-term mortgages is preventing billions in real estate investment.
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Zimbabwe's property market has demand—but not the financing to match. Industry leaders say the lack of long-term mortgages is preventing billions in real estate investment.
A new partnership is set to accelerate sales at one of Mumbai’s premium residential developments. The appointment signals growing competition in India’s luxury housing market as developers strengthen go-to-market strategies.
Over 2,400 property enquiries went unanswered in just one month, costing Zimbabwean agents thousands in lost commissions. A new CRM platform hopes to turn missed messages into closed deals.
Property fires in Bulawayo have surged 60% this year, with ageing electrical systems emerging as the biggest threat. City officials warn that poor wiring, overloaded circuits and weak safety compliance are putting homes and businesses at growing risk.
Thousands of homes and businesses across Harare could be demolished as authorities intensify a citywide crackdown on illegal land occupations. The move is targeting settlements built on wetlands, public land, and sites reserved for schools and clinics, sparking fears of mass displacement.
A new Zimbabwean REIT is opening retail property investment to everyday investors from just USD 100. Pfuma REIT plans to double its portfolio value while paying quarterly USD dividends backed by income-generating retail assets.
Zimbabwe is turning to global urban experts as pressure grows to deliver affordable housing. The country is using the UN World Urban Forum to study new housing policies, financing models, and city planning strategies.
Zimbabweans abroad are reshaping the country’s property and agriculture sectors with fresh investment flows. Diaspora money is now driving demand for land, housing, and commercial farming projects back home.
Zimbabwe is reversing part of its controversial land seizure program nearly two decades later. The government says returning the farms is key to rebuilding investor confidence and repairing ties with foreign nations.