House Prices Rise 8.9% as Sales Decline

November 10, 2026

Namibia’s residential property prices increased by 8.9 percent in the third quarter of 2026, while property sales continued to decline. According to the FNB House Price Index, the national average house price rose to approximately 1.5 million Namibia dollars, up from 1.38 million dollars during the same period last year. The central region recorded the strongest price growth at 11.4 percent, while the southern region experienced a decline of 3.4 percent. Mandisa Van Wyk, the FNB Namibia Market Research Manager, explains.

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