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Building premium office space in Lagos now costs more than anywhere else in Africa. Rising demand and soaring construction costs are reshaping the continent’s commercial real estate landscape.
A new 18-storey luxury apartment tower is rising along Accra’s Labadi coastline. The project adds fresh momentum to the city’s high-end beachfront development boom as demand for premium homes grows
Private developers are increasingly steering away from housing and into commercial real estate. As government-backed projects dominate the affordable housing space, investors are chasing stronger returns elsewhere.
Standard Chartered is offloading its Nairobi headquarters—but insists it’s not leaving Kenya. The move signals a broader shift away from real estate ownership and toward digital banking and talent development.
No province comes close to Gauteng’s dominance in retail real estate. New mall developments are cementing its position as South Africa’s undisputed shopping capital.
Traditional office leasing in Nigeria is losing ground as businesses rethink how they work. Flexible and managed offices are fast becoming the new standard across Lagos and Abuja.
Acorn is reshaping its student housing empire through a major asset transfer worth billions. The deal highlights how rising financing pressures are pushing developers toward internal sales to stay liquid.
HF Group is leaning more on government securities than traditional mortgages to drive profits. The shift has delivered strong earnings but raises questions about long-term lending strategy.
One of Kenya’s largest state-owned corporations is turning idle land into a new income stream. The move could unlock fresh opportunities for investors, manufacturers, and developers seeking large-scale sites.