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Shareholders of JSE-listed residential developer Balwin Properties have overwhelmingly approved the scheme of arrangement that will take the company private in a R2.3bn, Public Investment Corporation-led deal.
Architect Akua Birmeh is urging prospective homeowners to prioritise location over house size when buying or building property. She says commuting costs, access to essential services and daily travel time can outweigh the apparent savings from choosing a cheaper property farther from the city.
Nigerian PropTech startup NestFlow secures contracts worth ₦14 million by targeting operational gaps—such as poor follow-ups, missing inventory, and untracked maintenance—that drain profits in hotels and serviced apartments.
Despite a N50 trillion financing gap and over 20 million deficit in housing, Nigeria’s N600 million listed REIT market remains underutilized for mass residential funding amid high interest rates and regulatory constraints.
Weak project financing, delayed infrastructure, and over-reliance on off-plan buyer deposits leave subscribers holding illiquid plots in stalled residential developments across Nigeria.
Prime real estate across Lagos Island continues to surge as land values in high-end enclaves like Ikoyi reach historic benchmarks driven by persistent demand, scarce land supply, and FX hedging strategies.
Demand for housing finance increased in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Rising demand for house-purchase loans and mortgages points to growing interest in formal financing despite continued affordability challenges.
LAPTRUST Imara I-REIT reported a sharp decline in first-half earnings despite higher occupancy across its property portfolio. Falling rental income and lower property values are putting pressure on returns for investors.
Land in Nairobi’s satellite towns has delivered exceptional long-term growth, with KSh1 million invested in 2007 reaching KSh13.71 million by Q2 2026. The performance highlights how infrastructure, population growth and expanding commercial centres are reshaping Kenya’s property market.