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CIC Insurance has unlocked KSh1.8 billion by selling major land parcels near Tatu City and in Kajiado. The move reflects growing pressure on insurers to convert land holdings into liquid capital.
Nairobi’s once-hot prime property market is losing momentum as prices flatten in core zones. Buyers are now shifting capital toward peri-urban towns with better infrastructure and lower entry costs.
Kenya’s first logistics-focused REIT has raised nearly $30 million ahead of its NSE debut. Strong investor demand signals growing appetite for warehouse and supply-chain real estate.
Standard Chartered is moving to recover over Sh2 billion from Nakumatt-linked assets through the auction of prime land in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa. The case highlights the long financial fallout from one of East Africa’s biggest retail collapses.
Buying land in Ghana can still come with intimidation, disputes, and security risks. The persistence of land guards is undermining investor confidence and complicating property ownership.
Green buildings are often seen as expensive—but the numbers tell a different story. A Ghanaian real estate expert shows they can actually deliver stronger long-term financial returns than conventional builds.
Africa’s real estate financing gap is not just about money. Industry leaders say weak land systems, limited mortgage markets, and poor project preparation are keeping billions in investment on the sidelines.
Building a home is becoming primetime television in Ghana. MTN Home has signed on as title sponsor of a new series that follows a real renovation from blueprint to completion.
A routine land sale has exposed a massive hidden valuation gap inside Sameer Africa’s real estate portfolio. The company’s assets are worth nearly 10 times more than what sits on its books.