Fairworld Properties Unveils Key Findings on 2025 Real Estate Market Trends
Fairworld Properties Limited, a leading real estate valuation and advisory firm, has unveiled its 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook, revealing key trends, challenges, and opportunities set to shape the sector in the coming year.
The findings, based on an extensive survey of real estate professionals, investors, and market participants, highlight rising property prices, increasing rental yields, and the growing impact of technology on real estate transactions.
Fairworld Properties Chief Executive Officer Chisebwe Fumbeshi stated that 94.1% of respondents anticipate property price increases, with 36.6% predicting significant growth and 57.5% expecting a slight rise.
According to the report, 64.2% of respondents identified residential properties as the most sought-after real estate asset in 2025, with 2-bedroom houses being the most in-demand (52.2%). Additionally, 70.9% believe rental yields will rise, creating lucrative opportunities for buy-to-let investors.
Half of the respondents pointed to economic factors as the primary influence on the real estate sector, followed by inflation (29.9%) and interest rates (11.2%). Medium-density neighborhoods are expected to be the top investment hotspots, with 56.7% of respondents predicting significant property investments in these areas.
The report indicates that 61.6% of respondents foresee a major role for technology in real estate, including AI-driven tools, virtual tours, and digital transactions. Furthermore, 40.7% of respondents cited commercial and industrial developments as key drivers of market growth, followed by residential projects (33.2%).
Despite the opportunities, 54.9% of respondents expect property financing to become harder to obtain due to interest rates and lending conditions. Economic uncertainty remains the top concern, with 53% of respondents citing it as the biggest threat to market stability, followed by high interest rates (21.3%) and a lack of affordable housing (18.7%).
Fairworld Properties Limited Founder emphasized that while the real estate market presents exciting opportunities, investors and developers must adapt to economic conditions and leverage emerging technologies to remain competitive.
“As property prices and rental yields continue to rise, it is crucial for stakeholders to stay ahead of market trends. At Fairworld Properties, we are committed to providing expert insights and tailored solutions to help our clients navigate these changes successfully,” Mr. Fumbeshi said.
He further urged policymakers to enhance access to financing and promote affordable housing initiatives to ensure sustainable growth in Zambia’s property sector. Investors were encouraged to explore medium-density areas and residential developments in line with demand trends.
