2025 National Budget: Implications for Property Market.

The 2025 National Budget of Zimbabwe, themed “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation”, sets the stage for a transformative approach to addressing challenges in the property market. With a strong focus on housing development, urban renewal, and infrastructure upgrades, the budget presents opportunities for growth while raising critical questions about feasibility and execution. For...

Governance of Valuation

Valuations are crucial in various aspects of business, finance, and investing. They provide an estimation of the economic value of an asset, company, or investment opportunity and are important for several reasons, including investment decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, capital raising, investor relations, and legal and regulatory compliance. Hence, the importance of...

Valuations, the cornerstone of financial accuracy.

As the backbone of the global economy, the real estate industry relies heavily on the accuracy and reliability of property valuations. Yet, in an era of market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and environmental uncertainties, precise property valuations have never been more critical. A single misstep in valuation can cascade into financial misstatements, tax non-compliance, and poor investment decisions,...

Demystifying the concept of Value in Real Estate

“Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” is a very popular expression attributed to Margaret Wolfe Hungerford (née Hamilton), who wrote several books under the pseudonym "The Duchess.” Unfortunately, the author of this article is a real estate practitioner and can only write with authority on real estate. The context of Margaret Wolfe Hungerfold’s statement above points to the concept of...

Incorporation of ESG in Property Valuations.

The only thing certain in this world is change, and the real estate sector is faced with the reality that more is now expected of the valuation profession beyond number crunching to ascertain building value. The accountability and transparency wave has transcended the valuation profession with the 2025 International Valuation Standards (IVS) introducing a paradigm shift in valuation practices, with...

“Banking, Sustainable Finance, and Real Estate: The Nexus”

The financial sector is not just at a crossroads but at the forefront of a global shift towards sustainability. The stark realities of environmental degradation, erratic rainfalls, cyclones, rising global temperatures, social inequality, and injustice have thrust the sector into a pivotal role. The question is no longer whether to continue down the path of business as usual but how to lead the charge...

Sustainable Future Pathway: The Interplay between COP29, Real Estate, and Nationally Determined Contributions.

While we live in the same world, we definitely live in different worlds. Climate change is real and impacts the world in many ways, but the treatment is different, depending on a country’s focus and priorities. The opportunity to discuss the way forward is presented at the Conference of the Parties (COP), and currently, the world is gearing up for the 29th Conference of the Parties. Zimbabwe is poised...

Green Building: A Key Ingredient in Zimbabwe’s Carbon Credit Bourse Success.

Zimbabwe is on the brink of a significant leap in the global fight against climate change with the launch of a carbon credit bourse in 2025. This pioneering move will transform the country’s environmental landscape, offering a platform for the exchange of carbon credits. It will empower individuals and organizations to offset their greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the use of locally generated carbon...

Demystifying Cross-border property investment

Cross-border property investment has emerged as a tantalising opportunity, but does it truly live up to its promise? This article will examine the intricacies of cross-border property investment, its benefits, drawbacks, and critical considerations. The adage Don’t put your eggs in one basket would naturally ring a bell to any investor. Like in any investment, property requires risk management to...

Navigating the Property Market: Investor’s guidelines

Navigating the Property Market: Investor's Guidelines Navigating the property market can be daunting, especially for novice investors. With its constantly shifting landscapes, intricate web of regulations, and high stakes, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, with the proper guidance, the property market can also be a treasure trove of opportunities, offering lucrative returns and a secure financial...

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