Time and time again, show days have proven to be an exceptional marketing tool. This is according to Debbie Justus-Ferns, divisional manager of Renprop Residential Resales, who says they provide a tactile experience for potential buyers, who are able to physically walk through the property and see its…

BUYING property is exciting, but it can be a stressful experience for the parties if there is an issue with the building plans during the transfer process of the transaction. (more…)

WHEN it comes to selling a home, many people assume winter is the worst possible time to enter the market. After all, the days are short and cold, gardens are suffering, and damp can be a real issue; it stands to reason that most homes won’t be looking…

FRENCH headquartered cement production outfit, Lafarge Group,which has a presence in Zimbabwe, officially merged with Swiss based Holcim International,creating a global building materials behemoth. (more…)

A PARLIAMENTARY committee investigating the impact of housing co-operatives in national housing development has exposed shocking evidence of abuse at Herbert Chitepo Housing Co-operative, which takes its name from one of the country’s outstanding liberation war icons. (more…)

ONE of the financial fallacies that prevent people from creating real wealth is the notion that "passive income is a pipe dream". (more…)

A BOND is one of the cheapest ways to borrow money for most of us, but it can still rack up some serious interest over a typical 20-year loan term. (more…)

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has begun talks with the Local Government Ministry for the acquisition of State and municipal land to build houses in various urban areas, which it intends to sell to Zimbabweans living in the Diaspora. (more…)

WHILE saving up a deposit to buy property is a great financial feat, there are several other financial considerations that buyers need to keep in mind when preparing to purchase a home. (more…)

THIS year the importance of valuing a residential property accurately prior to buying or selling it has become more and more evident, and yet, inaccurate valuations are regularly being done every week. (more…)