South Africa’s R2 Trillion Housing Opportunity Remains Untapped
Millions of South Africans can afford a home but still can't access one. A market worth more than R2 trillion is being held back by financing gaps and limited housing supply.
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Millions of South Africans can afford a home but still can't access one. A market worth more than R2 trillion is being held back by financing gaps and limited housing supply.
Your home could be transferred to someone else without your knowledge. Experts warn title deed fraud is becoming a growing threat, with criminals using forged documents to steal and even sell properties.
Anambra State is launching a mass housing programme as rising rents and limited housing supply put pressure on residents. The government is betting on private sector partnerships to unlock new housing developments across the state.
Mi Vida Homes is strengthening its position in Kenya’s green housing market after securing IFC EDGE certification for multiple residential projects. The recognition highlights rising demand for energy- and water-efficient homes in urban developments.
Kenya’s only listed REIT is under pressure as rental income falls sharply across its property portfolio. The warning points to deeper challenges in occupancy and income stability in commercial real estate.
The founder of Nigeria’s biggest bank says property now outperforms banking as an investment. He’s backing that belief with luxury residential towers worth billions in Lagos.
A planned wildlife sanctuary is set to redefine how Tatu City expands beyond traditional real estate. The project signals a growing trend of integrating conservation, tourism, and urban development in Kenya’s fast-growing master-planned cities.
A new KSh400 million mall is rising in Nairobi’s Eastlands as developers double down on neighbourhood retail. The project reflects a wider shift away from mega malls toward high-traffic community shopping hubs.
Kenya Railways is struggling to account for hundreds of land parcels and millions in rental income. A new audit raises fresh concerns about governance, asset management, and public property protection.