Market Insights & Analytics

Data-driven insights on Zimbabwe's property and construction markets

Average Build Cost

$62,500

+5.2% vs last quarter

Average Land Price

$28,000

+3.8% vs last quarter

Projects Started (Q1)

1,247

+12% vs last quarter

Diaspora Buyers

38%

+7% vs last quarter

Land Prices by Suburb

Chart: Land Price Trends

Average Build Costs (per m²)

Chart: Build Cost Breakdown

Top 10 Suburbs by Demand

Borrowdale
Avg: $45,00087 projects
Mt Pleasant
Avg: $38,00072 projects
Glen Lorne
Avg: $55,00054 projects
Avondale
Avg: $35,00068 projects
Greendale
Avg: $32,00061 projects

Material Price Index

Cement (50kg)

$12.50

+2.1% this month

Bricks (1000)

$180

+1.5% this month

Steel (per ton)

$850

+4.2% this month

Roof Sheets (per sheet)

$15

+3.0% this month

Tiles (per m²)

$25

+1.8% this month

Paint (20L)

$45

+2.5% this month

Buyer Demographics

Chart: Diaspora vs Local Buyers

Average Budget Range

Under $30,00015%
$30,000 - $50,00028%
$50,000 - $100,00035%
$100,000 - $200,00018%
Over $200,0004%

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