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A dispute has erupted between Ghana Hostels Limited and the Acting Rent Commissioner over alleged comments on Pentagon Hostel charges. The operator says the remarks were misleading and damage public trust in student accommodation pricing
Ghana’s housing conversation is shifting from construction volumes to how people actually live in urban spaces. Officials are now calling for a redesign of real estate to focus on livability, identity, and long-term urban resilience.
Ghana is doubling down on real estate expansion as officials pledge stronger policy backing for developers. The launch of Prime Accra signals renewed government–private sector alignment in addressing the housing deficit
Lagos authorities have shut down multiple properties after uncovering widespread elevator safety violations in high-rise buildings. The enforcement signals a tougher regulatory stance as rapid vertical development raises safety concerns.
Nigeria’s consumer protection agency has shut down multiple Abuja real estate firms over alleged violations. Authorities say the crackdown targets complaints tied to property sales, refunds, and misleading practices.
The UN says nearly half the world could soon be living without adequate housing. A new warning from UN-Habitat says the global housing crisis is accelerating faster than cities can respond
Cape Town’s property sector has scored a major legal victory against the city’s tariff system. The court ruling could reshape how municipal property charges are calculated across the metro.
Africa’s housing crisis may need a completely different solution beyond traditional mortgages. Housing experts are now pushing cooperative housing as a faster path to affordable homeownership for millions.
Ghana’s Rent Control Department wants dedicated courts to handle rising landlord-tenant disputes faster. Officials say weak enforcement of rent laws is worsening pressure on tenants, especially students.