The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) is currently working to establish rent control boards as well as drafting a bill that speaks to today's rental market to address the current challenges in the market.

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.