Namibia's $20K home compared to America's

[@panduleniiiyambo7945]

I'm a Namibian and I can tell you that houses are really expensive here. Life in general is also quite expensive. The situation forces people to buy houses like this because the regulations in place are not pro-poor. I once applied for a serviced plot in a town up north of the country, and they gave me a time limit to build or else they would give the plot away. At the end of the day, you are forced to go to the bank, get a loan (with exorbitant interest rates) and build, or, build on an unserviced land. They follow the same regulations that were introduced during colonial times, making housing a right only for the haves. It's a sad reality for the majority of Namibians.

[@alvanalvino]

This is very sad. Most Nigerians used to build houses anywhere without plans before regulations came into place and in our villages they still build the same way. All you have to do is build it right. Especially when it’s your ancestral lands you have a right to use it as you want. Today people only respect the government by following the regulations. All Nigerians own family homes somewhere in Nigeria.

[@pearbear319]

I am disappointed seeing African countries following Western economic and social trends of stratification of people. The lady mentioned "nanny quarters" a practice only the most affluent in the West can afford. I hope these governments wake up and realize this trend does not augur for fair societies and happy citizens.

[@Speedy300]

I disagree

[@panduleniiiyambo7945]

@@Speedy300 What do you disagree with? Are you Namibian?

[@panduleniiiyambo7945]

@@pearbear319 It's very disappointing indeed.

[@jaynemarie81]

The title of the video says $20k, but the lady said $200k, quite a huge difference!

[@StephRich888]

Lol 😂

[@tupa24]

Housing in Namibia isn’t the most affordable compared to other African countries, but I think the point he’s making is that USD’s go much further in Africa.

[@pearbear319]

Not at the prices quoted and the development look quite dull without any sort of planned landscaping. One would think that should have been on the planning from the start, considering the climate.

[@StephRich888]

Exactly! Their misinformation makes me feel they aren’t legit

[@Mwakatheewifeprenuer]

Houses in Namibia are really expensive. One of the reason is that Our neighbouring country Angola once used usd so this affected us so much especially with real estate. Alot of Angolan came and bought house cash in Namibia and this drived prices sky high. This includes rent. A decent 2 bedroom flat, 1 bathroom, open plan kitchen would cost you anything from 511,60 usd to 818,55usd a month exclusive of electricity and maybe only up to 20,46 usd water usage.

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

You hit it 100% on the head.

[@dj_butterglow]

Now can it drop asblief

[@valdemardomingos3631]

Not really... The price we rent just a room here in Namibia, in Angola we rent a t4 house in the city... Tje government should help it's own people and not make them suffer more... I've been living here for 8 years, renting has been killing us...😅😅😅😅

[@Mwakatheewifeprenuer]

@@valdemardomingos3631 am not sure I understand your point. What are you trying to say, from which angle is your comment??

[@kaderathebeekeeper22m3]

Other Countries like Tanzania 🇹🇿 are cheaper and in most countries the prices vary by location. The closer you are to cities and metropolitan areas the higher the price. All in all the prices are good and the value of Land and real estate appreciates really fast in Africa.

[@upwardmove]

Namibia and Botswana should be ones of the best countries in Africa considering the living standard, GDP per capita, growth rate, security, corruption, crimes rate, etc..... I love East Africa but these two countries are my favourites.

[@ceegabe1555]

Who really runs these countries?

[@dgd865]

@@ceegabe1555 it would be the local governments and people

[@BeeBee-wu1fz]

$200,000.? No way. For that price I would need a completely cleaned and finished property, and every window looks out onto someone elses house. Nope, I'll pass, NEXT.

[@RY-os9vw]

Well at least he is showing us some options so that we are able to see what we like. Maybe he’ll show something that you will like soon 😊.

[@timowr9228]

Namibia is second to Dubai. Banks control the prices. A 2 bedroom in Katutura will go for 50000USD and that's a house needing renovations.

[@africaine4889]

Of all the houses in subsaharian africa i prefer the ones from south africa.

[@randyg4571]

$200K for a house in Namibia seems exorbitant to me for someone receiving a Namibian income.

[@jkt652]

Its been like that for quiet a while now...

[@leakgeneral1718]

It’s a lot here in US can you retire in Africa With 200,000$USD ?

[@eberhard1991]

The reason why houses are very expensive in Namibia is because of bureaucracy . To build a house, it must be within serviced land, your house design must be approved by the city, it must be properly constructed and building inspectors will inspect the house during construction. All these, i think make housing very expensive.

[@jkt652]

Correct...land is expensive, not because its less available but a result of speculators, banks and the snail pace supply of land from the local authorities. But sooner or later...it will change.

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

And yet after all that, most of those houses will show cracks in 2 to 3 years period.

[@africansound9145]

With that amount you can build 3 houses like that type in Tanzania.🤩

[@briopalumpus8676]

really?? and i thought this is a bargian

[@justsaying1858]

@@briopalumpus8676 Not really, I've been to Tanzania and I can tell you that the craftsmanship is better in Namibia and you also need to consider the safety of the area and the houses next to you. In Tanzania it's possible to find a shack next to a mansion

[@gtoexpress8111]

Built my house in the USA Florida 2009 already had the land impact fee was just $2000 - the house looked good bathroom was to small layout was good bathrooms and closet space was good loved the garage layout windows was a joke - price to high $217,000 - Once you build your own house in the USA you see how much people get ripped off - Example i builted a 1596 sq.ft house 4 bedrooms 3baths for $40,000 - My workers told me that i paid them more then the million contractor that they work for so for $217,000 i could build a motel or a 5 houses 1596 st.ft if you own your own lot -

[@jkt652]

Well...I am saying under correction.Arent most of the houses in the US built using wooden structures, unlike the brick and mortar that is used here. Isnt that the reason why houses go up in flame far wuickly because of the materials used up there.

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

It's kinda the same here in Namibia. You will always get off cheaper when building your own.

[@vivianjohnson7451]

L

[@Accuface2000]

Most houses in the USA are timber framed drywalls. A 4 bedroom house for $40,000 must be a low quality minimum standard house. Prices depend on the type of materials used and installations.

[@IAMWORLDBULLYCOMPOUNDGLOBAL]

$200,000.00 CASH... AND A PASSPORT OF YOUR SLAVE MASTERS... TO GET THERE. THANKS FOR THE ASSISTANT FAMILY... VERY NICE HOUSE.

[@zebmakotoko3778]

I can feel for you Bro, plan and get out of Babylon.

[@jugghead46]

Wow! She said, 48 and older may not be able to get a home loan. So, if they don't have enough 💸, 😒 they may be Stuck renting.

[@MrLosches]

Our real estate in Nam isn't cheap compared to most countries in Africa I guess.

[@feetfunkerson1312]

The house looks good. Not a bad price. But that house at 8:07 though!!!

[@videomdify]

The house looks nice. The neighborhood looks quiet and nice as well. 👍

[@bettyjones973]

Why does the grill area look used??? You said this was new construction 🤔

[@bettyjones973]

Namibia is getting crazy. A 200k home in America looks way better.

[@farrahconstant3598]

Actually, no, most American houses aren't well built and they're Ballon framing and made of wood.

[@twotwo8793]

He's very happy here in Africa Brother 😁🙋‍♂️👋👋

[@twotwo8793]

GoBlack2Africa, You aren't alone Brother, My Brother here 👇 can support your statement about Africa 100% , I love you Guys 😁🙋‍♂️👋👋

[@houstonandroseline6223]

I feel like crying because now it feels like us African Americans and are brothers and sisters in the Diaspora are viewing are FREEDOM!😢😢😢😢💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💛💛💛💛💛🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@bigbyn8032]

If African governments would end all post colonial agreements that keeps the currency hyper inflated and destabilized then things would improve significantly

[@OisO8]

I want to see the 🏠 across from the master bedroom 😄

[@twotwo8793]

We also need to improve our economy in poor areas here in Africa Brother, Guys! You're doing a good work 🙏🙏

[@obertnyambe4516]

This house they chose to show here is a good example of terrible houses being built in Namibia, a great example of where the real estate industry is heading to. Too many greedy people are running things. There are amazing houses out there built from far less or with a less evaluation but much more quality than that.

[@jkt652]

I doubt your statement. That is a good house that they showed in uptown Olympia. Good tiling, good architectural design, good open plan kichen with minimalistic design. A good human dynamics flow design. It is one of the best...for its price and location. Better get your facts straight next time Nyambe.

[@jhakusembe8211]

@@jkt652 I agree with Nyambe. This houses are not a true representation of Namibian housing market , this are greedy amateur real estate agents who have a quick return syndrome. Thats why they dont even have a website for their business 🤨🤨🤔🤔. For 200k US$ you could have gotten a bigger and better house in the same location/ suburb. This small time agents probably contacted GoBlack themselves in desperation to sell their small and overpriced houses

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

Indeed. $200k that is almost N$3mil. So much money to waste for a house that hardly has any playground for the kids to play. Our estates are truly too expensive as the aim is but only to make money and not really to provide the people with good living standards. Look at the smalls basins, water taps, and toilets, all reduced in size to fit in those tight-up bathrooms and most of those are not even of good quality. Estate owners and contractors are huge greedy sharks in our country.

[@obertnyambe4516]

@@jkt652 Lol. 200k USD into Namibian money is almost 3 mil. I know the aim of these videos is that the guy was trying to show Americans they can afford Namibian housing. Unfortunately this house in this video defeats the purpose unfortunately because it is the opposite of the aim to show affordable beautiful housing on a bargain for an American. The house has too many things that look like ordinary, cheap material and squeezed up spaces. I am saying this is not the house to show as a representation of what Namibian 3 mil gets you. This house has some features that make it a reap off. It is not worth the Amount. There are better houses they could have shown.

[@obertnyambe4516]

@@jhakusembe8211 Thank you. Exactly.

[@nandecomics]

What location is that in Namibia? What's the process to buy in that location if you're from New York and have never been to Africa?

[@pearbear319]

Why is there no trees or landscape at all in the development?

[@terminald8973]

527 square meters ⁉️ That’s an entire college campus

[@boaspendaishongwa5316]

Thanks very much to show us the house in Namibia 👍🇳🇦

[@valdemardomingos3631]

Namibia is a good country, but when it comes to renting and salaries, forget about it... Good life it's only for those who have much not for simple workers... I've been living here for more than 8 years, I've seen a lot... They should do something about the costing life... 😢😢😢😢

[@happygolucky4635]

When a house is build Industrial like its most likely gonna be a property for investment. My brother had build something similar in Ludwigsdorf. Where a student lived out in that part renting while he occupy the the house with his family.

[@avivaadassa777]

Hay brother the title says $20,000 was there a mistake in the title

[@derrickbrooks4954]

You have 20k in the description of your video

[@picklerick6561]

Can foreigners get mortgages?

[@luvingg]

I’m not feeling the industrial exterior look. I do like the interior compared to others I’ve seen in Africa especially the bathroom. The bathroom is top notch.

[@ronwyneking2763]

Basic house should not cost that amount, developers are pricing Namibians out of the market, its really expensive. I love Namibia most beautiful country I say in Africa, but please allow Namibians to participate in the growth of the country...developers.

[@moorfortune901]

Good infrastructure. I can't imagine what the expensive homes look like. Maybe many white foreigners buying homes in Namibia 🇳🇦

[@Jamal_dont_mess]

Almost all those developers are Namibians, many factors determine the cost and the quality of the property one buys.If one buys a plot/ and hire a contractor to build a house of his/ her choice, it obviously will be different from a ready made house which put up in the market.Because in that case you are likely to choose the materials you want and design the layout of your own house as per your own choice. Ready made houses are for those looking for properties already there and obviously one finds one or two things not for his/ her liking.

[@Kimberlyncovington]

Not the pedestal sinks in the bath room. Maybe a guest bathroom. No screens in the windows. The windows don't pull up or down. They look like the old stay rollout windows.

[@timowr9228]

I think Namibia is second to Dubai in terms of housing prices

[@verimuukua5746]

That's right🙆🏾‍♀️

[@Zoomster-wu7if]

Too expensive. Beautiful country, a large professional real estate developer could make a bundle with a standard housing development.

[@promisedcovenant9917]

How do I get in touch with the agents?

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

Can anyone please recommend Black owned Hotels/ Bed and Breakfast in Namibia?

[@wizzdom1511]

Can I finance a home over there?

[@blokblok2009]

They look at him like warranty, can I contract my own build or change construction plans 🤔 to fit my liking

[@im.charles]

You can do that. The process will be more involved obviously, but you should definitely be able to cut out a lot of middlemen like that and the associated costs that come with that. At each level they take a cut, imagine... Over-ordering supplies or over-quoting etc. I definitely won't be spending $200K when I can do for half to a third of the price and for that you can still build a beautiful, modern and very spacious residence. They are just going for the most. I've seen more beautiful homes than this at a fraction of the price which lends me to believe (and I'm probably wrong) but this is an over-inflated market, because what else? Peace and security? You can already find that in many African countries, especially for that type of loot..

[@usplayers07]

How do we get in contact with these ladies?

[@lodersracing]

You can buy a home for $20K ? I would be interested absolutely!

[@arresteddevelopment2158]

This is awesome, is it in Windhoek?

[@OisO8]

What is the square footage?

[@OisO8]

@@UhuruFrontier that's really big! Is that the size of the house or the plot?

[@kaderathebeekeeper22m3]

GoBlack , how can I DM you? Greetings from a Kenyan 🇰🇪 living in Germany 🇩🇪 Jambo ✊🏽

[@jojoko64]

You probably do better emailing him. Check his description box.

[@kaderathebeekeeper22m3]

@@jojoko64 Thanks 🤝

[@vernevanterpool2921]

Those homes cost more than our carbbean 3 bedroom homes. Waw!

[@luvingg]

Namibia is now a Chinese colony. How does this affect living in Namibia?

[@timowr9228]

Not much

[@simpletruth1369]

I wonder if people who make such statements have a functioning brain?

[@ekiamediambedeka5188]

Mxim. Devil, are you not even ashamed to lie to yourself!

[@CarlosHernandez-zg8tz]

Majority of property or homes are owned Germans.

[@im.charles]

Haven't seen the inside of the house yet, but $200K, USD, that's a bit expensive for the continent bro, no? And that's even in the much nicer gated type areas if that's you're thing... That's a bit expensive me thinks.. 🇺🇬❤️🖤💚✊🏾

[@bobbypibro3275]

That house is too cheap, come to Lagos Nigeria, u can not see such house for $200k

[@Yahawadah70ad]

I would rather find something cheaper and renovate it if I have to, to increase the value of the property. That's just me though.

[@MrLosches]

Our real estate in Nam is not cheap. But things will get better as the years go by I guess.

[@facts4157]

Buying house should consider near mall,school, hospital,tarred road, security etc this house price is better deal in Namibia.

[@awakenlight7205]

you don't pay property tax so it is cheap! Cheaper then U.S.A house.

[@MrLolomoney]

Not so bad. I would like to know if you own it flat out or would you still need to pay taxpayer every mo and year????

[@UhuruFrontier]

You have to pay property tax.

[@misterkay1603]

No. Unless if you have tenants paying monthly rent.

[@trmangena2463]

The sister looked like something else in that blonde wig

[@cocobenji6123]

To those commenting that you can build better quality for less in namibia. Please let us know.

[@UhuruFrontier]

It's crazy they need an electric fence around the house.

[@drewski1441]

Electric fence? What the hell are you talking about? Namibia is not like some African countries. It is one of least populated countries in the World.

[@drewski1441]

@@UhuruFrontier oh, yes I do see it, I wonder why? Burglary in that country is extremely low.

[@lauripedro3982]

The majority of Namibian people can't really effort to buy those houses too expensive.

[@briopalumpus8676]

all that for 20k im still sceptical.

[@acook9882]

Where are the trees?

[@Jamal_dont_mess]

It looks a new developed area to me, so trees are an option for new owners to plant them.

[@michaeljotoyajackson7294]

+GoBlack2Africa : Are you back in Afrika now.....?? 😲🤯 WOW I sure hope so. And you left DamErika behind lol 😆😁😄😃🤣😂😅

[@bettyjones973]

Will you own the land?? If NOT then buying the home is not a good idea.

[@Jamal_dont_mess]

Once you paid up you mortgage the land is yours, however rates and taxes will be paid forever.

[@GhanaIsreal99]

The cost is way off compared to the bad quality of materials in the home is bad.bedrooms are not in todays sizes you will be bumping into furniture. They are crazy and I will not spend a penny with these people.

[@divinee.155]

Those are NOT ur sisters they are a different specie from you get that correct. However we love them regardless and the design is a lot better than most African houses i have seen at least they dont have the ugly office doors and windows

[@StephRich888]

Why does this man have an American accent??? So is this American man someone who moved out there?

[@GhanaIsreal99]

No washer,no dish washer this house is 4 times over priced.

[@farrahconstant3598]

Some housing and construction companies do that so the person can buy their own washer and dryer.

[@johndavis8669]

I rather have my own washer and dryer.

[@sarafinalove5330]

Hmmm why am i not impressed, hmmm

[@HumaKhan9]

Thanks to greedy people from other countries they have made it too expensive. I'm sure they are making it too hard for the locals and other budgets conscious people. 🙄 What's the point of moving there if its not affordable. Rich people always miss up a good thing. And very few people look out for the average simple person. Do your homework and see if it's really worth it.

[@ndeshihainana4915]

Africans want to leave Africa because life is difficult and westerners want to move to Africa because life is... I don’t know why one would move to a place like Namibia honestly. I’m from Namibia. Can someone tell me why?

[@CarlosHernandez-zg8tz]

Land and houses are cheap in Africa compare to the west. You can build a mansion with 10 acres of land for less then $50,000. The west new resource of exploitation for Africa is now land and house property since homes and property going so expensive in the US and Europe.

[@firststateelder8521]

Bro.Go Black,I know you look at houses as possible investment. But this one will need alittle work and a lower price

[@twanacisse3950]

Ndeshi H, in the west there is a serious threat of having a future of civil warfare. Some whites in America are afraid of to many immigrants moving in to the country. And, people of color taking power, jobs, housing, land, and money from. The American dream is over.

[@twanacisse3950]

From whites who do not want to share!

[@limbomukwata7796]

3 million for an ugly house this?

[@CookingPlanter]

Expensive for nothing these Namibian houses. Even the economic downturn, the Angolan no longer buying houses cash and corona didn't bring the prices crashing down. FFS

[@promisedcovenant9917]

Is that cash

[@roberthornbrook8374]

Namibian are lovely people but the transport isn’t as good as Rwanda 🇷🇼 and it’s expensive for property in the city you have to move up north food is cheap and houses are cheap sorry not 20 k USA dollars you need a car in this country the infrastructure is good 275 US dollars we’re is the 20 000 US dollar home

[@JesusDoesMiracles-4me]

Wow

[@jankof76]

What's the hell up with these blonde wigs and eyelashes. This makes me sick....it's hard for me to receive info.

[@RY-os9vw]

Please close your eyes or turn over the phone and listen to what is being said so that you can get the information you need (if it’s worth it to you).

[@simpletruth1369]

If you're easily distracted you must have the attention span of a goldfish

[@lifegoeson5314]

God bless Ghana 🇬🇭 as a Ghanaian I think the house is expensive

[@cocobenji6123]

But your land is leasehold in ghana.

[@patriciarambert9261]

This man keep comparing American and African prices. It's just no comparison. The exchange is not comparable, the cost of living is not comparable. I am trying to understand the point. Of course it would be more fabulous because real estate like everything is else is cheaper. You get more for your money but you couldnt be born and living in Africa and buy such a house. It's still American dollars making things look so cheap

[@carmennicholson2867]

Dont worth 217,000 US$!

[@4547-mea]

That house is ugly for the price

[@erwin5us]

200k for a house in Africa is a little too high but that house would cost a million in the US

[@OisO8]

It depends which city you're in. The US is big with a range of housing options and costs. A house this size could cost a milliion in one area and could cost near the same as this in another area.

[@nessyndeshi]

A house in Africa??? Are you even listening to yourself??? Just because it's Africa you expect it to be cheaper huh???

[@erwin5us]

@@nessyndeshi yes I am. I am African and I have been to 10 African countries so I know the average cost of houses in various countries

[@erwin5us]

@@OisO8 I mean in major cities, how much do you expect a house like this one to cost in LA area, San Diego, New York, Chicago? Even here in Phoenix where houses used to be cheap it would be in the range of $400 thousand

[@nessyndeshi]

@@erwin5us have you ever been to Namibia??

[@stasstas8872]

its affordable if each 2nd diamond can be dropped into your sock