Blogs

Across the world, people are being asked to stay at home and practice social distancing, to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This first strategy …

There are a number of framing concepts that drive CAHF’s work.  This blog sets out how we think about the housing asset, and why it …

Housing Finance in Africa How can Africa expand access to affordable housing?  The Centre for Affordable Housing in Africa (CAHF) chronicles the experiences of the …

The need for policies, programmes and tools to promote the development of small-scale rental in South Africa, and in particular backyard rental, has been evident …

Cytonn Research has published a series of focus notes on Home Ownership Savings Plans in Kenya. The first paper titled Home Ownership Savings Plan “HOSP” …

The number of outstanding mortgages is one of the key indicators the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF) uses to track the scale …

The launch of the first annual Francophone course on Affordable Housing Finance in Africa was held in, Dakar Senegal, from 20 to 25 January 2020. …

Globally, mortgage lenders are increasingly being encouraged to lend down-market and develop products that cater for low income households or households with irregular incomes. This blog explores research undertaken on mortgage insurance to highlight its role as a credit risk management tool that enhances access to homeownership for low income, low equity, or higher risk borrowers

African cities are increasingly vulnerable to climate variability. Coastal cities in countries such as Mozambique are particularly at risk. This blog looks at the importance of resilient housing as a mechanism for mitigating the environmental, social and economic risks of climate change. It draws lessons from affordable housing solutions being developed across the continent.