insert_link Business / Economics Expert Advises Strategies to Manage High Home Transfer Costs Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the high costs involved in buying a home, citing lawyers’ fees, transfer duties, deed office charges, and NAMRA taxes as major contributors. He advised prospective homeowners to start saving early, use online tools to calculate costs, and explore bank incentives or negotiate fees to reduce financial strain. today6 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Josef Sheehama on Rent: A Call for Fairness and Stability in Namibia’s Property Market In a recent statement, Business and Economics researcher Josef Sheehama discussed the potential impacts of a rent strike in Namibia, drawing comparisons to similar actions, such as the "blackout" protests in the U.S. against wealth inequality. Sheehama's analysis raises important concerns about the rising cost of housing in Namibia and stresses the need for fairness and stability in the property market. The Impact of a Rent Strike in Namibia's […] today10 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics FNB Namibia house price index reports 7% growth in Q3 2024 The FNB Namibia House Price Index for the third quarter of 2024 has revealed a growth of 7%, with notable increases observed in the central, coastal, and northern regions. However, the southern regions continued to experience sluggish growth. According to Market Research Manager at FNB Namibia, Mandisa Van Wyk, the growth in house prices was also supported by improved transaction volumes, although they remain in contraction. […] today22 January, 2025
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek celebrates central estate agents The annual Bank Windhoek Central Estate Agents Awards ceremony took place in Windhoek on Friday, 15 March 2024. The event was hosted to award real estate agents for their dedication to the development of the property market in Namibia. Awarded as the top three central agencies were Aqua Real Estate Trust in first place, Rightmove Properties Windhoek in second place, and Just Property Group in third place. Recognised […] today18 March, 2024
