First batch of youth houses ready

In a bid to promote home ownership amongst citizens renting Botswana Housing Corporation’s (BHC) houses, government last year introduced the Installment Purchase Scheme (IPS) under which 750 units would be built.

Out of these, about 250 units were reserved for the youth under the ‘Youth Housing Scheme’. The scheme is part of the government’s efforts to reduce shortage of accommodation amongst the youth who cannot afford rentals from the private market. The units are being built on two plots at Tsholofelo East in Gaborone.