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UNDERSTANDING TANZANIA’S HOUSING FINANCE MARKET
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ich in natural resources, Tanzania is sixth among the top ten fastest growing African economies. At least 32.6 percent of the country’s 59 million people live in urban areas, with a population growth rate of 3.11 percent and unusually high urbanisation rate of 5.22 percent per annum. The country has experienced impressive GDP growth rates over the past decade averaging almost seven percent per year. The strong and sustained economic growth, coupled with a fast-growing population (expected to more than double by the year 2050), have greatly contributed to the rapidly increasing demand in the housing sector. Housing demand has also been boosted by the country’s efforts to develop its mortgage markets,with the introduction of the Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company in 2010 under the Central Bank’s Housing Finance Programme.This has had a tangible impact on the number of mortgage lenders in the market, increasing from three in 2009, to 28 by June 2016, and to 31 in April 2018. Furthermore, the average mortgage interest rate has fallen from 22 percent to 10 | The Darproperty - March 2019
approximately 15-19 percent. This newsletter gives a broad overview of housing and housing finance markets in Tanzania, drawing on the Tanzania profile in the Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook 2018 (9th Edition), which was launched at the AUHF Conference and AGM, in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, in October 2018. This edition of the Yearbook covers 54 countries and five regions across the continent.
deficit is estimated at three million housing units coupled with a 200 000-unit annual demand with a projected cost of US$12 billion. Despite high demand for housing, supply remains constrained, with end-user financing also affected by high interest rates. Affordability remains a key concern in Tanzania.
There are a number of large-scale real estate development projects that continue to increase the supply of residential, industrial Tanzania’s mortgage market is among the and commercial real estate across Tanzania’s smallest in the East African region, despite the fact that the mortgage market recorded cities and towns. In line with the government’s decision to move its administrative functions an annual growth rate in mortgage loan to the capital city of Dodoma, projects such balances of six percent between March as the National Housing Corporation’s Iyumbu 2017 and March 2018. There are 31 Satellite Center project and Medeli Housing mortgage providers in the country, with the outstanding mortgage debt estimated at TZS project continue to increase the supply of 331.5 billion (USD 145 million) according to housing in the region. The Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) also, in continuation of the June 2018 Mortgage Market Update. its public-servants housing schemes and Positive developments in the mortgage market have been attributed to availability developments, embarked on the Watumishi Njedengwe Housing Estate project to build of long-term funding through the Tanzania 338 units in Njedengwe, Dodoma, in addition Mortgage Refinance Company (TMRC). to other mixed-use developments. However, Tanzania still suffers from a While such positive developments continue, shortage of affordable housing and Tanzania’s affordable housing supply good quality housing. The current housing
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>>10 and finance markets still remain largely untapped, posing a key investment opportunity. There are also opportunities for tracking, understanding, and monitoring housing needs and demand to guide the delivery of effective solutions. To close this gap, the government is designing a housing information centre to collect, store, and analyse Tanzania’s housing data and enable the forecasting of demand, supply and price levels in the country. The plans for the centre draw upon experiences from visits made to South Africa, Kenya and Singapore in May 2018 as well as consultations with CAHF, the TMRC and the Singaporean Housing and Development Board. It is hoped that when the Housing Information Centre becomes operational in 2019/20, it will serve to enhance transparency in housing transactions and contribute towards the realisation of the housing sector’s contribution to the Tanzanian economy.
Ease of doing business: Tanzania ranks 144 out of 189 countries in terms of the ease of doing business according to the World Bank Doing Business Indicators. In terms of ease of registering property, Tanzania is ranked 146th. Regionally, however, Tanzania is below par: it takes eight procedures to register property which is more than the SADC regional average of six procedures. It takes 67 days to register property in Tanzania which is above the regional average of 53.9 days. Cost of registering property: The cost to register property in Tanzania is 5.2 percent of the property value which is lower than the regional average of 7.6 percent. Land availability: The lack of land titles remains a fundamental problem in Tanzania as land rights need to be registered before they can be mortgaged. According to the 2018/19 Ministry of Land budget speech, 12 | The Darproperty - March 2019
the ministry had released a total of 41 179 title deeds by May 2018 out of the target to release 400 000 title deeds and 3 000 unit titles in year 2017/18. Inflation: Inflation rates have shown a declining trend in the first five months of 2018, with the rate dropping from 3.8 percent in April to 3.6 percent in the month of May mainly due to the decrease in the price of food, non-alcoholic beverages and clothing and footwear. Cost of cement: The cost of a 50kg bag of cement was estimated at US$ 6.38. This is well above the continental average of US$10. Mortgage market: Mortgages as a percentage of GDP stands at 0.46 percent, while the number of mortgages is 4 061 as of June 2018, as reported by TMRC and The Bank of Tanzania’s Mortgage Market Update.
House costs: The price of the cheapest newly built house recorded by CAHF was US$ 17 034 in 2018, compared to US$ 17 875 in 2017.
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY For the majority of Tanzanians, mortgage finance is not an option. The graph below shows the annual income profile for rural and urban households, using 2018 CAHF survey inputs and C-GIDD (Canback Global Income Distribution) 2018 income data for Tanzania (reflected in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) dollars - 1 PPP$ = 708.4 Tanzanian shillings). The national average annual urban household income in 2017 was PPP$ 11 191, far below PPP$ 40 239 which was the average annual household income needed to purchase the cheapest newly built house by a formal developer in 2017.
The price of the cheapest newly built house recorded by CAHF was US$ 17 034 in 2018, compared to US$ 17 875 in 2017. According to the Integrated Labour Force Survey of 2014, as carried out by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the working age population in 2014 comprised of 25.8 million people of which 86.7 percent were economically active, mostly in rural areas. In addition, according to the 2015 Formal Sector Employment and Earnings Survey by the NBS, the total number of employees in the formal sector in Tanzania mainland increased to 2.3 million in 2015 from 2.1 million in 2014. The survey also revealed that in 2015, 24.7 percent of employees earned monthly wages from TZS 300 001 (US$132) to TZS 500 000 (US$220), with only four percent of employees earning monthly wages above TZS 1.5 million (US$660). Tanzania’s workforce is expected to grow to 40 million workers who will need productive jobs by 2030. The share of the population employed in emerging sectors is expected to increase to 22 percent whereas the average income per worker is expected to only increase to US$1 900 by 2030. With almost 66 percent of paid employees earning a mean monthly income of less than TZS 500 000 (US$220), the average mortgage size of TZS 114 million (US$51 454.07) is high, indicating that most clients are high income earners with the majority of households financing their housing through cash sourced from household savings, microcredit loans and personal loans. A number of NGOs cater to the lower income market segments, but their reach is insufficient to meet the scale of demand. According to a 2018 Cost of Living study by Numbeo, a Dar es Salaam resident pays the largest chunk of his/her earnings (31.1 percent) on house rents than on any other basic commodity that is needed to survive. The study also states that at least 27.6 percent of an average Tanzanian’s earnings are spent on rent – leaving the remaining 72.4 percent for other basic needs. The minimum plot size for residential property in urban areas is 400m2. Prices quoted for two to three-bedroom houses (60121m2) constructed for civil servants under Watumishi Housing Company’s countrywide project (first phase) ranged between TZS 38 million (US$16 705) and TZS 109 million (US$47 960) VAT exclusive.
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PROPERTY MARKETS In 2018, Tanzania showed a significant drop in global ratings, namely the World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business’ and the ‘ease of registering property’. Moreover, only 15 percent of Tanzania’s total land surface is surveyed for various land uses and only three percent of adult Tanzanians have a title deed.
analyses of the landscape of investment in Tanzania, offering useful data on existing DFI investors, the types of investments used and the specific investment environments that they operate in.
HOUSING INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE IN TANZANIA A key barrier to growth in the housing finance sector however remains a chronic lack of data on the breadth and character of financial infrastructure investment, particularly in the housing sector. To address this gap, CAHF has undertaken a series of regional and country reports to study the housing investment landscape across Africa. The report on the Housing Investment Landscape in Tanzania is part of the broader landscape of investment series undertaken for the East African Community. The project undertook in-depth data collection and
Tanzania has also attracted funding from 18 international institutional investors, with China (through EXIM Bank) being the largest investor. In the period from 2000-2017, of the total US$ 14.2 billion invested in the country by DFIs, US$ 820 million was committed to activities that have a direct impact on the housing and housing finance sector in Tanzania. This represented 9 percent of total DFI assets in the country. The biggest contributions came from China’s Exim Bank and the World Bank which committed US$ 200 and US$ 100 million to the sector in that period respectively. The main investment tools used by DFIs were loans (lines of credit),
Tanzania’s long-term investment landscape constitutes both local and foreign investors, with the Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company and the pension sectors as the The Ministry of Land reported that the current system of documenting land issues will leading local sources of long-term finance. A be changed from an analogue system to an critical contribution from the pensions sector has been through the Watumishi Housing Integrated Land Management Information Company – Real Estate Investment Trust System which will facilitate the issuance of electronic title deeds. The Tanzanian context (WHC-REIT). The WHC-REIT received a total thus displays discrepancies between rights of of TZS 68 billion (US$30.4 million) as initial occupancy which are found in law and policy, capital from seven public-sector pension funds and expects funding to be increased to and what takes place in practice. TZS358 billion (US$160 million) by 2020.
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and these proliferated as they are fixated on generating profit from investments. One of the key emerging issues relating to Tanzania’s long-term investment landscape in housing is the inadequacy of the selected investment vehicles to enhance increased lending to the underserved and more populous low and middle income segments of the population. Over 90 percent of long-term investment is in the form of lines of credit to commercial banks which intend to extend their mortgage portfolios. Long and short term lending is however pegged on the performance of key macroeconomic parameters, including the persistently volatile inflation and exchange rates which have increased the costs of credit. Challenges facing the housing finance sector however reach beyond access to funding. Lenders still have limited capacity for underwriting varied types of income (particularly modest income earners), and for designing affordable housing finance products. Lenders also have limited ability to initiate sustainable working relations/ partnerships with microfinance institutions and SACCOs as a way to reach out to these excluded segments of the population.
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and assisting with the paperwork. Once your offer is accepted, you may be able to close and move in within a month or two. Even though the process involves numerous steps – such as financing, viewing homes, making offers, home inspections and closing – the convenience of being able to move in right away is compelling enough for many people to choose an existing home over a build. This may be especially true for buyers on a tight schedule, such as those relocating for a new job or whose children will be starting at a new school. Then there’s cost. In many (but not all) cases it’s cheaper to buy an existing home, according to data compiled by the National Association of Home Builders. Once you’ve found a prospective, existing home, use a mortgage calculator to get a better estimate of the total cost of purchasing that home based on today’s interest rates. Depending on your target real estate market, prices for existing homes may still be quite favorable in the aftermath of the financial crisis and housing bust that significantly lowered real estate prices across the nation Convenience versus Customization Another reason an existing home may be a better option is if you would like to be in a particular established neighborhood – near
work, school, friends and/or family. Odds are, too, that the home will have mature landscaping, so you won’t have to worry about starting a lawn, planting shrubs and waiting for trees to grow. And if you want to live close to town, your best bet will be an existing home since most, if not all of the land, will have already been built upon. On the flip side, the biggest disadvantage of buying an existing home may be that you won’t get exactly what you want. You may not be in love with the floor plan and may wish that half bath on the first floor was a full bath or that there was another bedroom on the main floor. Older homes, in particular, may be functionally obsolete, no longer meeting the needs of most buyers. For example, an otherwise beautiful four-bedroom house may only have one bathroom, or the kitchen may be too small with no room for expansion. Unless you find an existing home that has exactly what you want and is in perfect condition, you will have to spend additional money on remodeling, repairs, decorating and/or landscaping. These additional expenses should be factored into the overall price, especially when choosing among various properties or comparing the cost to building your own house.
Building a Home Building a new home doesn’t offer the same convenience as buying an existing house. Not only do you have to find the land, which may not be in an existing neighborhood, you also have to factor in the time to find an architect or builder, and choose every element of the new structure. Joining an existing development can streamline the process, though it may limit your degree of choice. You also need to worry about systems, such as whether the land gives you access to municipal water and sewage, or requires a well and septic system, along with any environmental and other permits. The big advantage is you are much more likely to get exactly what you want. For many, this factor alone is enough to choose to build over buying, but there are other advantages too. “A new home is more efficient, especially with the new energy codes including better HVAC [heating, ventilation, and cooling], insulation and air filtration standards,” says Guy Burtt, principal with Riverstone Development Group, Inc., a full-service, licensed general contractor and construction manager engaged in commercial, residential and renovation construction projects. Better efficiency is good for the environment and can save you money on your utility bills each month.
Time and Money The biggest drawbacks to building a house tend to be the higher costs and longer timeframe, both of which can increase throughout the home-building process. That said, you can limit the risk that your house will go over budget or take longer than you expected by working with a reputable builder and having a good contract in place. “Have your potential builder provide references and then check their past homeowner references,” says Burtt. To avoid unexpected price increases, “try to use a lump-sum contract, instead of a cost-plus contract.” A lump-sum contract specifies a fixed price for construction, putting the risk of cost overruns on the builder instead of the buyer. In addition, your contractor should work with you to help you reduce costs. “Your builder should provide a list of cost-saving items, if requested,” says Burtt. Substituting different materials and fixtures can save thousands of dollars, so if costs are a concern, ask ahead of time if there’s a cheaper alternative. And keep in mind that anything out of the ordinary is going to cost more. “Custom colors and ornate shapes of materials are certain ways to go over budget,” says Burtt.
Another perk? A new house may literally be better for you. “A new home is less likely to have the health concerns or toxic materials of an older home – things such as asbestos, lead paint, mold, etc.,” says Burtt. And it can be built with certain materials making it better for the environment. “Green appliances/Energy Star rated appliances, and more efficient toilets, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures allow you to build “green” for a more sustainable home in the long run. And you have the option to install, sleeve and/or wire for future technology upgrades, such as home automation and solar,” says Burtt.
(If you’re buying a builder home, be sure that everything you need is included. For details on what to put on your checklist, see New Construction’s Hidden Costs Can Burn Buyers.) To control the timeframe, “try to have a contract that includes a construction time duration,” says Burtt. “Avoid the open-ended deadlines, and have a game plan and schedule.” If you are out of state, you’ll want to make sure your builder keeps you up to date with the progress. “Ask if the builder will provide progress photos on a regular basis, and determine who will be your main point of contact throughout the process,” says Burtt.
Even though the upfront costs of building can be higher, it may be easier to recoup your investment. “You can have more significant profits with the resale of your new home. A newer home is typically more appealing than an older home to most people,” Burtt says. In addition, a new home will require fewer repairs and less maintenance, which can save both money and time. And, as Burtt points out, you’ll have a warranty with a new home, so even if something does go wrong, you may still be covered. Money and features aside, building a house can lead to a level of satisfaction that you can’t achieve through buying an existing home. “There is a definite feeling of an emotional connection to living in a new home that you have created,” says Burtt. “The new-home smell, no one else has stepped foot (or pets) on your carpet. This is your creation that matches your style and personality, that you created from scratch.”
In addition, to save both money and time, maintain good communication with your builder and make sure you are happy with the design/specs before the build begins. It’s not good for you or your builder if you change your mind about the color of the granite countertops after they’ve already been installed. The Bottom Line Even if you start off your home search set on finding the perfect existing property, you may end up deciding to build to get exactly what you want. Conversely, you may plan on building and later decide an existing home is a better fit. In either case, working with a qualified and experienced professional – whether that’s a real estate agent or a general contractor – can help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible
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Cleaning and changing room in order to avoid inconveniences with the clients and visitors, Mikocheni Plaza created a special room for the cleaners and building staffs responsible for the cleaning and maintenances services. Privacy mikocheni plaza is also allows its clientele who need the space for different activities to have an opportunity to create their own desired features such as private washroom, although this is allowed to the only early booking clients. Not only that but also there are special waste and clean water pipe connections which allows the clients to have an ability to create their own private kitchen, hand wash basin (sink) and other related features. the competent cleaning company is one of our priorities, to ensure the neat and clean environment is always maintained
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Mikocheni Plaza has fully committed to ensure the clients and shoppers are having an easy accessibility from almost all the angles of the city, for there are only 3km distance from Morocco junction, 2.6km from Msasani area, 3.4km from Oysterbay, 2.17 Km from Millenium towers, 2Km from Mwenge, 1.8 Km from Kawe roundabout and 2.9 Km from Tanesco headquarters. Speaking of building features, there are several features attached to the building which includes the following; Stair cases the presence of double stairs on both sides of the building which are front and back area respectively , allows the movement to upper floor and ground floor at once without causing any congestion during acquiring services in the building, for there are stairs purposely made for the one going up and the other for the one going down, speaking of the disabled the so made stairs have been made in a very low ratio that would allow the disabled people to enjoy the shopping experiences as well. Restrooms initially there are total of six (6) toilets and three (3) urinals for the ground and first floor as well which made total of twelve (12) toilets and six (6) urinals for both ground and first floor whereby the women will have six (6) toilets and men will have six (6) toilets and six (6)urinals in total. 22 | The Darproperty - March 2019
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Cleaning the competent cleaning company is one of our priorities, to ensure the neat and clean environment is always maintained. Security Mikocheni plaza has intended to employ the mostly competent security company which will be responsible for both indoor and outdoor safety. Maintenance positive maintenance response is all we priotise so that to make sure every facilities and amenities available in the building are kept into its good and usable condition, for we have team of the technicians reliable for Air conditions, electricity, plumbing issues and carpentry. Management Mikocheni Plaza appears to have a very co-operative management team that will be attentive with highly profession in solving and respond to every clients and visitors need.
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public confidence in real estate agencies amid cases of cons. “These amendments are meant to streamline the real estate industry in Kenya to make sure only professionals are allowed to operate”, said Ms Mbugua. Individuals found operating as real estate agents without valid licenses will be fined US $10000 up from the current US $200 and they will not be entitled for payments on services offered. The current law only requires Kenyans to be of good character to be able to operate. By Linus Kemboi Courtesy of CR-online
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SALE TSHS 800m Big compound with big go-down capable of up to 20 containers, 3 phase electricity, DAWASCO connection, 2 bedroom house fully kitchen, dinning room and 4 bedroom servant quarter 0688 210 891/ 0758 210 891 BA, MB EZI
Plot for sale in Masaki Off-Mwaya road Price: USD 1.5m negotiable Plot size: 1,777sq.m Call: 0658696840
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Kibada Kigamboni Block 26 Plot 222 631.0 Sqm 0713238111
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Beach plot for sale near Millennium Hotel 100 meters from the ocean with government offer of 35 years 0754 310 137 / 0713 451 395
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Located in Segerea Tabata +255 742 145 314
Sale 30,000,000 TZS Plot For Sale, Kigamboni, Dar Es Salaam 2km from Kigamboni bridge 5km from ferry 0784238962
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4 bedrooms Fully furnished Area: Bugando
5 bedrooms Ample parking Area: Bwiru
2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms Furnished/partial Furnished Area: Capri point Area:Capripoint
2 bedrooms Security guard Area: Bwiru
3 bedrooms Lake view Area: Bwiru
6 bedrooms Swimming pool Area: Bwiru
3 bedrooms Furnished Area: Isamilo
3 bedrooms Hot water Area: Bwiru B
3 bedrooms Hot water Area: Bwiru
3 bedrooms Furnished Area: Isamilo
3 bedrooms Near Airport Area: Ilemela
3 bedrooms Fully furnished Area: Greenview
Freefloor office Sqm: 100 Area: Mwaloni
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