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The Story of Housing and the Economy: Decoding the Housing Construction and Housing Rental Value Chains

The housing sector influences national economies in three important ways. Firstly, while housing fulfils a basic human need for shelter, it also provides the base …

17th May 2017
What Role Does Housing Play in African Economies?

Two of the longest-standing unanswered questions in housing are: “What does housing contribute to the economies of African countries?” and “How much does it cost to …

30th January 2017
The Residential Investment Opportunity in Driving Economic Growth

This overview essay was published in the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook 2016. Across Africa, the residential investment opportunity is increasingly driving conversations about economic growth. While …

7th November 2016
Housing Finance Data in Africa

In Africa, there is a dire need for investment into housing markets. Theorists and practitioners of finance have consistently argued and demonstrated that investment is …

14th November 2013
So, how big is the property market?

My intention here is to share some insights and also to get your critical input on the assumptions that I am using in the computations. …

15th July 2013
Housing price bubbles or an opportunity for investors?

In recent years, most African countries have witnessed an unswerving surge in the house prices which is actually a cause for concern in several quarters. …

4th March 2013
The effects of interest rates on Consumer Vulnerability

MBD Credit Solutions, in collaboration with Unisa’s Bureau of Market Research (BMR) have released the 2011 4th quarter Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI). The South …

29th February 2012