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Catch up on the latest real estate news, updates, and development stories from African markets.
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A growing number of young Kenyans are turning away from land ownership in favour of apartments. Lower entry costs, faster returns, and strong rental demand are reshaping how the next generation builds wealth
The flat-roof trend is losing its shine as more homeowners report persistent leaks and costly repairs. Experts say the problem is less about design and more about how roofs are built and maintained.
Private developers are increasingly steering away from housing and into commercial real estate. As government-backed projects dominate the affordable housing space, investors are chasing stronger returns elsewhere.
Acorn wants to solve two problems at once: student housing and graduate unemployment. Its new programme could help thousands of young Kenyans access both accommodation and business funding
A new Kenyan REIT is promising 8% annual returns in U.S. dollars while backed by premium Nairobi office space. The product could reshape how retail investors access commercial real estate and hard-currency income.
Standard Chartered is offloading its Nairobi headquarters—but insists it’s not leaving Kenya. The move signals a broader shift away from real estate ownership and toward digital banking and talent development.
Kenya’s property developers are increasingly shifting focus away from residential projects into commercial real estate. The move reflects changing demand patterns and a growing government footprint in housing delivery.
A proposed tenancy reform in Lagos is dividing stakeholders over rent caps, eviction timelines, and agent regulation. While some see protection for tenants, others warn it could destabilise the rental market.
Ghana’s property market is increasingly being used to disguise illicit financial flows through opaque transactions and weak oversight. A new report warns that real estate is becoming one of the country’s most vulnerable sectors.