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A report by the Housing Development Advocacy Network says Nigeria's mortgage penetration remains extremely low, blaming short-term money, high interest rates and weak land administration rather than a lack of demand.
The Chief Emeka Agba Foundation has petitioned Nigeria's EFCC to examine Dubai-based Rise Properties LLC ahead of property investment marketing events scheduled for Abuja in September.
Lightstone data shows foreign nationals account for about 6% of South African property purchases, with the share climbing to roughly 39% among homes valued above R20 million.
Cape Town is packaging and de-risking city-owned land to draw private capital into affordable housing, with over R7 billion in land released since its Mayoral Priority Programme began.
President William Ruto has renewed criticism of opponents of Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme, revisiting the debate over chickens and high-rise housing during a rally in Narok.
Ghana's new Works and Housing Minister Ahmed Ibrahim says partisan politics and a lack of continuity in government programmes are stalling housing delivery, pointing to Côte d'Ivoire's stronger record.
Specialist retail real estate investment trust Vukile Property Fund has raised R1.1 billion through an oversubscribed debt auction that drew R3.65 billion in bids.
Abuja faces an estimated 1.7 million-unit housing deficit, with many luxury properties standing under-occupied while residents struggle to afford homes, a new HDAN report warns.
Victoria Island is expected to deliver more than 602 residential units in 2026 as developers expand housing supply across the Lagos district, a new Estate Intel report shows.