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Nigeria’s consumer protection agency has shut down multiple Abuja real estate firms over alleged violations. Authorities say the crackdown targets complaints tied to property sales, refunds, and misleading practices.
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
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria is widening access to housing finance as more citizens struggle to afford homes. The Federal Mortgage Bank says expanded financing efforts are aimed at making homeownership more realistic for low- and middle-income earners.
Nigeria’s retail property market is feeling the pressure as shoppers spend less and mall sales slow down. Rising living costs and economic strain are now reshaping how retailers use commercial space across the country.
A 177-year-old South African town is gaining national attention as one of the country’s most desirable places to live. Rising demand for lifestyle-driven living is now reshaping property interest beyond the major cities.
South Africa’s commercial property market is recovering unevenly as offices, retail, and industrial spaces respond differently to economic pressure. Investors are now watching which sectors are adapting fastest to shifting tenant demand and rising operating costs.