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UN Warns 3.4 Billion People Face Global Housing Crisis

The UN says nearly half the world could soon be living without adequate housing. A new warning from UN-Habitat says the global housing crisis is accelerating faster than cities can respond

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Cape Town Court Ruling Brings Relief to Property Sector

Cape Town’s property sector has scored a major legal victory against the city’s tariff system. The court ruling could reshape how municipal property charges are calculated across the metro.

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African Nations Urged to Embrace Cooperative Housing Model

Africa’s housing crisis may need a completely different solution beyond traditional mortgages. Housing experts are now pushing cooperative housing as a faster path to affordable homeownership for millions.

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Ghana Pushes for Special Rent Courts Amid Housing Disputes

Ghana’s Rent Control Department wants dedicated courts to handle rising landlord-tenant disputes faster. Officials say weak enforcement of rent laws is worsening pressure on tenants, especially students.

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Lagos Renewal Projects Trigger Fresh Displacement Concerns

Urban renewal projects in Lagos are facing growing backlash over fears of displacement and community disruption. Residents and housing advocates say redevelopment plans risk pushing vulnerable families out of long-established neighborhoods.

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Lagos Intensifies Crackdown on Unsafe Construction Sites

Lagos is ramping up enforcement against unsafe construction and non-compliant buildings across the city. Authorities say thousands of sites and businesses have already faced sanctions as safety concerns grow in Nigeria’s commercial capital.

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South Africa Moves to Release Military Land for Affordable Housing

Cape Town’s housing crisis may soon unlock military-owned land long kept off the market. South African authorities are now preparing to release strategic state land for housing development in one of the country’s most expensive cities.

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Nigeria Needs 800,000 New Homes Every Year to Meet Demand

Nigeria’s housing shortage is expanding faster than developers can build. New research says the country may need millions more homes this decade just to keep pace with population growth.

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Lagos Raises Land Transaction Fees as Property Valuations Surge

Buying property in Lagos just became significantly more expensive. The state has sharply increased land transaction fees after updating property valuations to match current market prices.