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Molo Emerges as Investor Hotspot as Land Prices Surge Past Conflict Past

A town once defined by political violence is now drawing fresh capital. Molo’s land prices have more than tripled as investors return in force.

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AI Is Helping Land Buyers Save Costs — But Trust Risks Remain High

More land buyers are turning to AI tools to cut costs and speed up research in real estate deals. But experts warn that technology cannot replace due diligence in a market still plagued by fraud risks.

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Nairobi Land Boom Cools as Rising Prices Freeze Buyers Out

Land in Nairobi’s satellite towns is no longer flying off the shelves. Surging prices are now pushing buyers out, slowing what was once a red-hot market

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Rising Urban Rents Are Forcing Nigerians Out of City Centres

Rent prices in Nigeria’s major cities are rising far faster than incomes, pushing many households to the financial edge. As housing costs soar, more residents are being forced into distant suburbs, informal settlements, or smaller living spaces.

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South Africa’s Housing Market Splits Between Rich and Affordable Segments

South Africa’s housing market is becoming a tale of two realities. While middle- and upper-income buyers are benefiting from mortgage access, the affordable segment is falling further behind as younger buyers struggle to enter the market.

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Softer Construction Inflation Offers Relief for East Africa Developers

Developers across East Africa are getting a rare break as construction inflation begins to ease after years of relentless cost pressure. The slowdown could improve project viability and revive delayed housing and commercial developments.

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Ghana’s Building Inflation Holds at 2.2% as Construction Costs Stabilise

Ghana’s construction sector is showing unexpected price stability, with building inflation unchanged at 2.2% in April 2026. The steady rate masks shifting material costs that continue to reshape affordability for developers and homebuilders.

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Ghana Real Estate Financing Hits Decade-High Surge

Ghana’s property market is seeing its strongest financing conditions in 10 years. Improved access to capital could reshape how developers and buyers approach new projects.

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Ghanaian MC Benedictus Lands COO Role in Real Estate Pivot

A popular Ghanaian MC is making a bold jump into real estate leadership. His new COO role signals a growing crossover between entertainment influence and property development.