International Journal of Built Environment and Scientific Research
Vol 2, No 2 (2018): International Journal of Built Environment and Scientific Research

Infrastructure Development and Property Values in Low Income Residential Properties in Bulawayo

Average chigwenya (National University of Science and Technology)
Desire Dube (John Pockock Realtors)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 May 2019

Abstract

There is a usual positive correlation between infrastructure development and property values. However, in Bulawayo, this correlation does not usually follow in all aspects of properties transactions. This research seeks to find out trends in infrastructure development and property values in the city of Bulawayo. This research took a mixed methods approach in data collection; both qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized. Questionnaires were administered to people in low-income areas of Pumula, Cowdrey Park and Emganwini. In-depth interviews with key informants in the real estate sector were done to cross-fertilize and enrich the inquiry. This research found out that in most cases there is a strong correlation between infrastructure development and property values, but in some cases, there is not any correlation as some forces are put in play distorting the market play. This research also discovered that apart from infrastructure, property values in Bulawayo’s low-income residential suburbs are also affected by income, supply, and demand factors.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJBESR

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

International Journal of Built Environment and Scientific Research (IJBESR) is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to architectural design; building science; history, critics, and theory of architecture; urban planning; and housing and settlement ...