Browse the Africa Property Review archive of published real estate news, property investment reports and market coverage.
Housing minister Muttaqha Darma has set new lending targets for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, including a proposed allocation for informal-sector workers and stronger use of National Housing Fund contributions.
Capital & Finance · Nigeria ·
The development bank’s first sustainable bond targets local-currency funding for housing, with IFC and Ecobank named as anchor investors and subscriptions scheduled to close on 30 October.
Capital & Finance · West Africa ·
A new cooperation framework links the two countries on social housing, settlement upgrading and housing finance, without announcing a project pipeline or a new lending fund.
Development · Rwanda ·
A new capital-markets commentary argues that Tanzania’s development ambitions require more than bank lending, with bonds, equity and institutional savings playing a larger role in financing viable projects.
Data & Research · Tanzania ·
A University of Cape Town economist has warned that rising property prices are pushing home ownership further out of reach, putting density, housing delivery and commuting costs at the centre of the market debate.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
HomeSmart has announced a strategic merger with NorthGroup Real Estate, incorporating 2,000 agents and significantly expanding its footprint across the Southeastern United States.
International · United States ·
The GRI Institute’s mid-year outlook identifies a sector transitioning to an income-focused stabilization phase, buoyed by AI-related infrastructure investment and tightening supply pipelines.
International · United States ·
The 2026 UBS index reports that Zurich and Tokyo face the highest global housing bubble risks, while affordability issues and sustained interest rates curb price growth in major urban markets.
International · Global ·
Seyfarth Shaw’s September 2026 report indicates that artificial intelligence investment is significantly shaping commercial real estate demand, even as infrastructure limits and regional economic factors influence development outcomes.
International · United States ·
The National Association of Realtors reports steady economic conditions and sector-specific stabilization in July 2026, despite persistent challenges from borrowing costs.
International · United States ·
The House & Garden South Africa Designer of the Year (DOTY) Awards 2026 celebrated creative talent across architecture, interiors, landscape design, and hospitality.
Awards · South Africa ·
The SA Property Investors Network (SAPIN) hosted its fifth annual awards ceremony, celebrating individual investor journeys and strategy, with housing developer Jacques Coetzee taking the top honor.
Awards · South Africa ·
The API Awards marked its tenth anniversary in Cape Town, recognizing developers, consultants, and leaders shaping the African property market across multiple categories.
Awards · South Africa ·
The 4th Annual Reside Summit and Awards held in Sandton recognized contributors to South Africa's residential landscape.
Awards · South Africa ·
The South African Property Owners Association has recognized top-tier real estate projects across thirteen diverse development categories for their contribution to the nation's built environment.
Awards · South Africa ·
The Kenyan bank’s marketplace brings home searches, mortgage affordability, construction finance and property services into a single digital platform.
PropTech · Kenya ·
The Estates Hub platform has launched its suite of automated listing, lead management, and financial calculation tools for South African property practitioners.
PropTech · South Africa ·
Global accommodation platform Airbnb is moving toward a consolidated 15.5% host-paid fee model, phasing out its split-fee structure to align with conventional online travel agency standards.
PropTech · Global ·
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has completed a year of its digital records initiative, reporting significant cost savings and streamlined administrative workflows.
PropTech · Nigeria ·
Fintech firm MortgageMarket has released ZeroCapture, an AI-powered tool aimed at automating administrative data entry in the home loan application process.
PropTech · South Africa ·
A record R12.8 billion investment pipeline is reshaping the Cape Town CBD, as the market transitions toward modern, premium-grade office space.
Data & Research · South Africa ·
The PayProp Rental Index indicates that national rental growth reached 5.2% in the second quarter of 2026, though rising operating costs and inflation are narrowing real returns for landlords.
Data & Research · South Africa ·
Rising living costs and inflationary pressures have led to a decline in household willingness to commit to high-value real estate assets in September 2026.
Data & Research · Nigeria ·
National housing data for the first quarter of 2026 reveals a shift in buyer preference towards more affordable provinces amid broader economic headwinds.
Data & Research · South Africa ·