Our 9th edition of the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook!
Launched at the AUHF Conference in Abidjan in November 2018, this edition focuses on innovation, and highlights examples along each link in the housing value chain.
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This year’s African Union for Housing Finance Conference under the theme, “Realising Affordability in Global Housing Markets” will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, 4-6 November 2019, and will be a joint event with the the 31st International Union for Housing Finance (IUHF) World Congress.
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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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Fascinating report on the state of remittances into Nigeria from the diaspora. It would be so good to quantify further the level of investment into housing - likely to be significant. @NMRCNG have you explored this? https://t.co/7tbzZYNL6J
Joburg CBD, a booming economy that local government and police should support and not fight. Twice the annual turnover of Sandton City in small entrepreneurial efforts that make the CBD a thriving, yet overlooked port. https://t.co/DlzoJE7Cbm via @YouTube
NMRC, CAHF Sign MoU on Access to Housing Finance for Low Income Earners - THISDAYLIVE https://t.co/RwgsNX56s7
Excellent to see attention to #housing #Microfinance in @TheEconomist | One brick at a time - such an important and opportunity-rich contribution to #affordablehousing in Africa. @ibuild_global @Habitat_org @AUHF_Housing https://t.co/GrXqAMcPPE
A significant component of the cost of construction in Nigeria is TIME. The time it takes for the state to give the necessary approvals. Govt efficiency could impact substantially on affordability. So says Surv. Ugochukwu Chime, President of REDAN. #aihs2019 @AbujaIHS https://t.co/t62TQv7Hw0
Surv. Ugochukwu Chime REDAN President says it straight: Investors. “They are not going to invest in an undefined environment... policies, foreclosure laws,” and data, must be in place. This is a role for all players. @AbujaIHS #aihs2019 https://t.co/RqFebc1jbY
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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
