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Homebuyers in Kenya's gated communities get uneasy over stricter estate rules

Homeowners in Kenya's gated estates and apartment developments are finding that management rules now govern everything from extensions and repainting to parking, pets and short-term rentals.

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Cairo's real estate market shifts as sales cool, rents rise and competition builds

JLL's Q2 2026 report on Cairo shows a resilient but evolving property market: residential sales growth is moderating, office supply is rising, and developers are adapting with flexible payment plans.

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Kenya's affordable housing programme: 274,000 homes under construction, but completions lag 250,000-unit target

Kenya's affordable housing programme has more than 274,000 homes under construction, yet completed units in 2025 stood at just over 7,000, far below President Ruto's original target of 250,000 homes a year.

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Nigeria has tapped only 5% of its real estate potential, says Mayor of Housing

Real estate entrepreneur My-ACE China, known as the Mayor of Housing, says Nigeria has exploited only about 5% of its real estate assets and forecasts foreign inflows surging from $96bn to $960bn.

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The changing shape of Kenya's retail property

Kenya's shopping centres are rethinking what keeps a retail property alive as weaker household spending makes the traditional mall formula less dependable, market analysis shows.

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How to tackle skyrocketing house rent in Nigeria

House rents have surged by 100 per cent to over 150 per cent in major Nigerian cities, and experts are urging government action on affordable housing supply, financing and building material costs.

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Broll report: Africa's property investment is shifting from countries to corridors

The Broll Africa Real Estate Intelligence Report 2026 argues property money now follows investment corridors — trade routes, energy grids and infrastructure — rather than individual countries.

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Macharia Kihuro: Kenya must learn from global housing models to fix the affordability conundrum

Real estate commentator Macharia Kihuro argues Kenya should study established international housing delivery frameworks to overcome structural hurdles in its affordable housing push.

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The new Sahel: How Egypt's North Coast is being rebuilt for a new economy

Egypt's North Coast has transformed from a quiet family resort strip into a multibillion-dollar investment destination, with Gulf capital and mega-projects such as Ras El Hekma reshaping the Mediterranean coastline.