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Land Guards Remain a Costly Threat to Ghana’s Property Market

Buying land in Ghana can still come with intimidation, disputes, and security risks. The persistence of land guards is undermining investor confidence and complicating property ownership.

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Court Splits Ruling on Poacher’s Assets, Seizes Mercedes but Saves Property

A high-profile asset recovery case ended in a split decision that stunned legal observers. While authorities secured a luxury Mercedes tied to poaching, they lost a bid to seize valuable Nairobi real estate.

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KRA Moves to Register All Landlords as Rental Tax Gap Widens

Kenya’s tax authority is preparing to force all landlords onto a digital register in a sweeping compliance push. The move targets billions in uncollected rental income and could reshape how property owners report earnings

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Court Blocks Kenya State Attempt to Seize Mombasa Apartments

The High Court has stopped the government from taking control of multi-million shilling apartments in Mombasa linked to a controversial foreign businessman. The ruling raises fresh questions about how far civil asset forfeiture powers can go.

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Property Investors Push Kenya to Reinstate REIT Stamp Duty Relief

Kenya’s property investors are demanding tax relief to revive interest in REITs. They argue that stamp duty is raising transaction costs and slowing growth in the listed real estate sector.

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Kenyan Court Orders KeNHA to Pay Sh20m Over Wrong Demolition Markings

A government agency’s mistaken demolition markings on a Nairobi apartment block triggered panic, halted sales, and ended in a Sh20 million court payout. The case exposes how planning disputes can freeze real estate projects for years.

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Ghana Targets Unlicensed Real Estate Agents in New Enforcement Drive

Ghana’s real estate regulator is preparing a major crackdown on unlicensed agents and brokers. The move aims to curb fraud, improve transparency, and restore trust in property transactions.

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BoG Plans to Tap Diaspora Funds for Bonds, SMEs and Infrastructure Financing

Ghana’s central bank is targeting billions in diaspora remittances to fund bonds, SMEs, and infrastructure projects. The move aims to convert steady remittance inflows into long-term development capital for the economy.

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Kenya Slashes Housing Levy Investments as Project Pipeline Expands

The government is pulling back housing levy funds from Treasury bills—just as construction ramps up. The shift signals a strategic pivot to accelerate affordable housing delivery amid rising project demand.