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Women now outnumber men among sole owners of non-subsidised properties in South Africa, though men still own higher-value assets, according to property data company Lightstone.
BPR Bank Rwanda and Fortis Green Housing have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide mortgage financing for buyers of 92 housing units at the Masaka Views Eco-Estate in Kigali.
Prospective homeowners, property investors and developers are converging on Achimota Mall in Accra as the JoyNews-Republic Bank Habitat Fair 2026 mini-fair enters its second day.
For many South Africans approaching retirement, downsizing seems like an obvious financial decision, but advisers say transaction costs, capital gains tax and emotional factors often make the real calculation far more complicated.
Escalating rent costs across Nigeria's major cities are pushing decent accommodation out of reach for workers and families, deepening a housing affordability crisis that analysts say now affects the wider economy.
Nigeria's 14.9 million-unit housing deficit is pushing policymakers and developers toward incremental housing, cooperatives, rent-to-own and public-private partnerships, as experts warn affordability, finance and infrastructure gaps still block scale.
A new high-rise residential tower in Ikoyi targets Lagos's premium housing market by combining eco-friendly infrastructure, high-end amenities, and strict structural compliance standards.
Two-bedroom apartment rents across Lagos Island’s prime residential markets have more than doubled since 2022. Ikoyi now commands the highest average annual rent at ₦17.25 million, while even relatively cheaper areas such as Ikate have recorded sharp increases.
Prospective homeowners in Ghana are being encouraged to avoid taking on oversized loans and instead build homes in stages. Republic Bank says incremental construction can make homeownership more manageable as household incomes grow.