Our 9th edition of the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook!
Launching at the AUHF Conference in Abidjan, this edition focuses on innovation, and highlights examples along each link in the housing value chain.
Read more34th Annual AUHF Conference
The African Union for Housing Finance is hosting its 34th Annual Conference and AGM in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 23-25 October 2018. Join CAHF in Abidjan to explore the housing financing chain.
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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 2018
The ninth edition of the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook covers 54 African countries and five regions. This year's focus is on innovation along the housing value chain. The publication is available in English and French.
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Hot Property: The Housing Market in Major Cities - excellent, open access resource from editors Rob Nijskens, Melanie Louis, Paul Hilbers, Willem Heeringa with analyses of global housing market dynamics. @AUHF_Housing @RealUreru https://t.co/eCmIou3bZy
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Congratulations @FSDKe Tamara Cook - the new CEO! We look forward to working with you in promoting access to affordable housing finance in Kenya. Some much space for innovation. https://t.co/27IZOXru4y via @kenyanwalstreet
Excellent radio journalism to highlight South Africa’s transformation as guided by our National Development Plan. Candid interview with one of the architects, Prof Phil Harrison. Lots of lessons for the continent! Well done! https://t.co/bC9hkWeB1q
Save $105 by registering early for the @AUHF_Housing annual conference and AGM, this year in Cape Town from 4-6 November in partnership with the International Union for Housing Finance. Visit https://t.co/NeoVuVP8wV and register before 14 July!
Excellent resource from @landportal on SDG 11: https://t.co/gFATIFDtpn At its most basic, this is what our work in affordable housing is all about.
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Over 60% of single family residential units built in Uganda are built by individual households using savings and income. At about US$8,50 a bag in 2017, the cost of cement is expensive for many - average annual per capital income in 2016 was US$770. Home made brick kilns line the
On the road between Entebbe and Kampala in Uganda, small bungalows double as home and business. #housesofafrica
#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
