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Four leading real estate institutions join forces to launch Egypt's 1st integrated Open House experience

Beltone Mortgage Finance, Property Finder, Coldwell Banker Egypt and Al Ahly Sabbour have partnered to launch Egypt's first integrated Open House concept on the North Coast, running from 27 to 29 August 2026.

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Landlords push tenants to show payslips, tax records as rental vetting tightens

Kenyan landlords and agents are demanding payslips, employment letters and KRA PIN details from prospective tenants, as court rulings against unlawful evictions make stricter screening the norm in major cities.

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Redefine's office vacancies forecast to fall to single digits next year

Redefine Properties expects its South African office vacancies to fall below 10% in FY2027, targeting 7.5% by the last quarter, as the SA office property sector improves.

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Why Tuju's property sale failed to attract bidders

The auction of former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju's Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary property in Karen, Nairobi, aborted after no qualified bidders showed up, amid an ongoing dispute with East Africa Development Bank.

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State Housing, Absa Bank partner to expand mortgage financing in Ghana

State Housing Company Limited and Absa Bank Ghana have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding access to mortgage financing and addressing Ghana's estimated housing deficit of 1.8 million units.

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Nigeria's mortgage penetration remains extremely low, HDAN report finds

A report by the Housing Development Advocacy Network says Nigeria's mortgage penetration remains extremely low, blaming short-term money, high interest rates and weak land administration rather than a lack of demand.

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Rent growth strengthens case for larger residential investments

Analysts say persistent rental growth across cities is strengthening the case for patient capital to invest in larger residential assets, with mid-market multifamily properties emerging as a focus.

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Foreign buyers sharpen Cape Town property competition

Lightstone data shows foreign nationals account for about 6% of South African property purchases, with the share climbing to roughly 39% among homes valued above R20 million.

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HDAN raises alarm over Abuja's worsening housing affordability crisis

Abuja faces an estimated 1.7 million-unit housing deficit, with many luxury properties standing under-occupied while residents struggle to afford homes, a new HDAN report warns.