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Botswana
Botswana's real estate is experiencing high levels of demand across all asset classes, with rents and values also rising in tandem. Robust economic growth and political stability is underpinning the…
5 months ago
Cameroon
Centrally located retail offerings are thriving, while in the residential market, demand for high-end homes is underpinning capital value growth, particularly in the most affluent neighbourhoods.
5 months ago
Côte D'ivoire
Owner occupation is growing in popularity in Abidjan’s office market, mirroring the behaviour in the industrial sector. In the residential market, developers have a renewed focus on high-quality…
5 months ago
Kenya
Amid economic downturns, Kenya's real estate landscape remains resilient. The subdued supply of Grade A offices has resulted in office occupancy levels rising by 5% in the last 12 months. Meanwhile,…
5 months ago
Egypt
The currency devaluation of the Egyptian pound has fuelled real estate investment activity, especially in the commercial sector, with buyers rushing to preserve savings and capitalise on rental growth…
5 months ago
Malawi
The Malawian real estate sector is gradually regaining momentum after the pandemic, albeit with some significant economic obstacles. While the market navigates a number of challenges some sectors have…
5 months ago
Ghana
Ghana has taken longer to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to its regional peers. High inflation rates which peaked at 54% in December 2022 (and eased to 23% at the end…
5 months ago

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