Mozambique-Angola Study Tour: Driving a better understanding of Housing Markets
CAHF and Development Workshop Angola held a Mozambique- Angola Housing Study Tour to facilitate peer learning in housing development, financing and investment models.
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CAHF’s key function is to bring information to the market place in a way that enables stakeholders in the public and private sector to make policy and investment decisions in favour of improved access to affordable housing.
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The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) is an independent think tank working to support and grow housing markets in Africa for increased affordability.
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CAHF's programme of work operates across three broad platforms - Knowledge Production, Advocacy and Market Development.
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CAHF currently has 8 focus countries - Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania. However, our research and market intelligence extends across the entire continent.
Explore the continentHousing Finance in Africa Yearbook 2017
The eighth edition of the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook covers 54 African countries and five regions – an addition of three country profiles this year. The publication is available in English and French.
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Excellent progress and so much to be learned across the breadth of #mortgage markets. Let us know how we can help with data and analytics for African markets. We look forward to hear more. @AUHF_Housing https://t.co/QQYivKaSYf
Launched! International Secondary Mortgage Market Association (ISMMA).
Exchanging ideas & sharing knowledge to promote housing finance markets. https://t.co/0eSEDNpR5j #Housing4All https://t.co/Xge3ucpaUh
Excellent that the Dangote Foundation is championing housing. There are systemic issues in Nigeria’s housing sector that would also benefit from the Foundation’s attention. How broad will they extend their efforts? https://t.co/iiLgYqZCCu
So much opportunity for innovation in small scale rental and incremental home improvements- this will be a brand new market https://t.co/1tXecvDYSp
Experiences with housing Microfinance across Africa create an real case for new investment into incremental housing processes. Well done @Habitat_org @fsduganda @FSDKe https://t.co/V88sQxxuYu
Free market is part of Housing solution for low income earners
The Building Assets Unlocking Access project opens doors for families earning as little as $ 50 per month to access incremental loans for incremental improvements of their houses
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An excellent #MassiveSmall initiative is @TUHFLtd in South Africa https://t.co/L77fj4kv3H
When we think housing solutions, we think huge development. But the future is small initiatives, where individuals are building quality houses in their own backyards. It's called #MassiveSmall
--Kecia Rust @CAHF_Africa
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Stark realities of how households really acquire housing in Zambia #Housing4All @fsdzambia @AUHF_Housing https://t.co/Ef2MxodtrO
Instagram: Houses of Africa
#housesofafrica #mozambique A study was commissioned by FSD in early 2017 to chronicle how households have invested, and still plan to invest in their housing; the financial tools they’ve used; and the reasons for their particular housing investment decisions. The Mozambican Housing Investment Chronicles, a collection of data-rich stories on the
In Uganda, a $10,000 house/loan would cost $234/month, and $22,678 over the term, at an interest rate of 22.0% over 7 years. In addition, the borrower would be required to make a 30% deposit. All else being equal this is affordable to 2.5% of the urban population. Find out more
#housesofafrica Mzigos are one room structures largely used by Uganda's low income earners and students. These were one of the many structures our team engaged in our most recent trip to Uganda. The overall goal of CAHF’s engagement in Uganda is to stimulate investment along the housing value chain. Targeted
Louisar House in the south-eastern part of Johannesburg’s CBD is like an oasis in the middle of the rough inner city. Financed by TUHF (www.tuhf.co.za), the building is nicely refurbished and well maintained. Playground on the roof. Clean, quiet hallways. A common room with free WiFi. Functioning new lift. Rents
This formal sectional title in Ethipoia is a prime example of the rapid development and urbanisation happening across the country. To meet this demand, the government has engaged in ambitious urbanisation programme, financing the construction and purchase of housing with its Integrated Housing Development Program (IHDP). This is an attempt
#housesofafrica About 70% of households in #Mozambique ’s capital city, #Maputo , live in informal housing with poor access to services - even in the inner city. A project in Poland Canico A, an area less than 3km from the city centre is trying to address this with an innovative land value
