# Real Estate, Property Investment & Decentralized Planning | Harare Urban Renewal with Kura Chihota.

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Published: 2026-03-04T12:39:42+00:00
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## Resource

🏠 Exploring the realities of Zimbabwe’s real estate and property investment markets, including the challenges and opportunities for both middle- and low-income earners. 👨‍⚖️ Insights into city governance with the analogy that “City Fathers” have failed to live up to their responsibilities. 🏢 The concept of decentralizing urban planning—encouraging local communities like Budiriro, Chitungwiza, and Borrowdale to shape their development and solutions. 🏘 Social housing: Harare City Council’s goal of delivering 50,000 affordable housing units— Is it doable or just a pipe dream? 🏦 "Mattress banking" refers to the habit of keeping savings at home due to mistrust in formal banks. "Mattress bank” earns zero interest. In contrast, investing in property and real estate offers more stability and potential for growth.

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