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Lagos says emergency responders saved over ₦118 billion worth of property from fire disasters in 2025. But the state still lost nearly ₦20 billion in assets as fire outbreaks continued across the city.
Banks say many African real estate projects fail before funding discussions even begin. Stanbic Bank says weak documentation and poor project preparation are locking developers out of financing.
A South African architect is walking from Durban to Cape Town to protest the country’s housing crisis. His journey was inspired by an aunt who died waiting for a government home.
Over ₦300 billion worth of abandoned and underused assets are sitting idle across Nigeria. Estate surveyors say the country is losing massive economic value while properties decay unused.
A legal battle over some of Lagos’ most valuable real estate is unfolding in Banana Island. Nigeria’s banking regulator claims billions in luxury properties linked to a failed bank were improperly taken and sold.
Kenya’s coastline is becoming one of East Africa’s hottest property markets as remote workers and lifestyle buyers reshape demand. Investors are increasingly betting on coastal real estate over congested urban centers.
South Africa’s richest city is losing wealthy residents as confidence in governance and infrastructure weakens. Property experts warn the fallout could hit home values and long-term investment sentiment.
Morocco’s direct housing subsidy program is rapidly expanding access to homeownership nationwide. Officials say the initiative is already reshaping the country’s housing market and construction sector.
Kenyan homebuyers are no longer just paying for square footage. Developers are now competing on lifestyle, wellness, community, and experience-driven living.