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New Tech Is Turning Idle Land Into a Real Estate Asset

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Thousands of landowners are sitting on valuable property without realizing its full potential. New digital tools are helping unlock hidden value and connect land directly to developers and investors.

Technology is increasingly changing how land is valued, marketed, and developed across East Africa, creating new opportunities for landowners and investors. Digital mapping, data analytics, satellite imagery, and online property platforms are helping stakeholders better understand the development potential of previously underutilized land parcels.

The shift is reducing information gaps that have traditionally slowed transactions and discouraged investment. For developers, access to accurate land data can improve site selection and reduce project risks, while landowners gain greater visibility into the true market value of their assets.

As proptech adoption accelerates, land is becoming less of a passive holding and more of a strategic investment opportunity capable of attracting capital and accelerating development.

Read the full story at Business Daily Africa

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