With short-term rental demand surging at Swakopmund, long-term accommodation has become scarce, driving up prices and fuelling rental scams.
Swakopmund's popularity as a holiday destination is driving a major shift in the rental market.

The City of Windhoek is warning the public to be vigilant about fake house rental scams targeting residents for accommodation.

The municipality says scammers are posing as landlords or property agents and advertising houses that are either not available or do not belong to them.