How to Calculate the Total Cost of Buying a House in Namibia
The full upfront cost of buying property in Namibia includes transfer duty, conveyancing fees, stamp duty, and Deeds Registry fees. Here's how to calculate each one.
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Best Home Buying Guide for Namibian Civil Servants Using HOSSM
Civil servants eligible for the HOSSM housing subsidy need Namibia-specific guidance. Here's what works, what's missing from bank brochures, and what to read first.
Home Buying Guide vs Hiring a Conveyancer to Explain the Process in Namibia
A Namibia home buying guide and a conveyancer serve different roles. Here's what each one does, what it costs, and which you need first.
Alternatives to the NHE Waitlist for First-Time Home Buyers in Namibia
With 120,000 applicants and fewer than 700 houses built per year, the NHE waitlist is not a realistic path for most buyers. Here are the alternatives that actually work.
PTO vs Freehold Title in Namibia: Which Properties Can You Actually Get a Mortgage On?
Not all property in Namibia qualifies for bank financing. PTOs, Starter Title, and Land Hold Title have different legal standing. Here's what banks will and won't accept.
Steps to Buying Property in Namibia: A First-Time Buyer's Guide
The complete step-by-step process for buying your first home in Namibia — from pre-approval to Deeds Registry registration, with real costs and timelines.
Buying Property in a Complex in Namibia: What to Check Before You Sign
Sectional title vs freehold, Windhoek complex reviews, levies, body corporate risks — what Namibia's first-time buyers need to know before buying in a complex.
Renting vs Buying in Namibia: The Real Numbers Behind the Decision
Windhoek rent vs mortgage math, rental parity calculation, rent-to-own options, and how to decide if buying now makes financial sense in Namibia.
Property Investment in Namibia for Beginners: Buy-to-Let, Rental Yields, and What to Know First
How buy-to-let property investment works in Namibia, realistic rental yields by area, tax treatment, and the financing options available to first-time landlords.
NHE Namibia Affordable Housing 2026: What You Actually Need to Know
NHE waiting list has 120,000+ applicants. Real wait times, income limits, house costs, and what to do if you can't wait decades.
Buying Off-Plan in Namibia: Risks, New Developments, and What to Check
How off-plan property purchases work in Namibia, what new developments are underway in Windhoek in 2026, and how to protect yourself before signing.