Urban property market bullish as demand soars
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Coming up: Urban areas such as Gaborone have seen an explosion in property developments, but demand still persists PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
FNBB is the country’s largest commercial bank by both balance sheet and number of customers, while also being the biggest property financier through various products including mortgages, refinancing tools, and property loans.
The FNBB report indicates that demand for housing in 2023 continued to outstrip supply, especially in major urban hubs, exerting pressure on prices. The disparity between supply and demand is anticipated to persist in the short to medium term, bolstering price appreciation.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...