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Knight Frank Kenya's H1 2026 market update shows a resilient property market, with prime office occupancy rising 4.05% and prime residential sale prices up 6.2%.
Building sector operators say the erratic surge in cement prices, with a 50kg bag of Dangote Cement topping N15,000 in some locations, is driving up construction costs, property values and rents.
Knight Frank's Kenya Market Update for the first half of 2026 says infrastructure corridors such as Tilisi-Limuru and areas served by major road projects are emerging as locations to watch in Nairobi's property market.
Real estate expert Moshood Ajeniya says rising prices, rents and construction costs are pushing more middle-class Nigerians toward long-lease property ownership, which needs far less upfront capital than buying outright.
Ace Real Estate CEO Ayobami Akindipe is launching The Twist into Victoria Island's premium residential segment as land values and rents continue to surge across the Lagos district.
Developers are increasingly prioritising wellness, interaction and shared experiences alongside location and size, according to property developer HassConsult, as wellness real estate gains momentum globally.
Oviston, Dullstroom and Katberg offer plots from around R50 000, giving retirees the chance to build their dream home on a budget.
With Kenya's housing shortage estimated at two million units, experts argue alternative underwriting of mortgages can turn informal-sector incomes into effective housing demand.
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.