Towards a Fairer Rental Market in Namibia
In Windhoek, many many residents now pay rents nearly equal to mortgage repayments, with rental costs taking up 30% to 50% of household income. This leaves little for essentials like food, transport, and school fees. Windhoek’s population is around 486 000 to 500 000 people, making it Namibia’s largest urban centre. With about 3.3 people […] The post Towards a Fairer Rental Market in Namibia appeared first on The Namibian .
In Windhoek, many many residents now pay rents nearly equal to mortgage repayments, with rental costs taking up 30% to 50% of household income.
This leaves little for essentials like food, transport, and school fees. Windhoek’s population is around 486 000 to 500 000 people, making it Namibia’s largest urban centre. With about 3.3 people per household, the city likely has between 130 000 and 145 000 households.
