Browse the Africa Property Review archive of published real estate news, property investment reports and market coverage.
Market indicators show nuanced growth as regional dynamics and affordability challenges influence property demand and investment sentiment.
Data & Research · South Africa ·
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has mandated that new buses in the regulated system must run on alternative energy, citing rising diesel costs and emission targets.
Regulation · Nigeria ·
New digital tools are emerging as legal professionals urge homeowners to formalize asset succession to prevent intergenerational property disputes.
Regulation · Nigeria ·
The Lagos State Government has flagged 176 estates for lacking mandatory layout permits, mandating a 21-day window for developers to regularize their documentation.
Regulation · Nigeria ·
National Treasury has introduced reforms to the Public-Private Partnership process to accelerate the delivery of infrastructure projects valued below R2 billion.
Regulation · South Africa ·
New legislation aims to streamline eviction processes, seeking to provide greater protections for property owners against syndicates and bad-faith occupiers.
Regulation · South Africa ·
The city developer will support the free trade area secretariat in advancing special economic zones and trade-enabling infrastructure across the continent.
Policy & Regulation · Africa/Global ·
The government has identified housing and climate resilience as central pillars for sustainable development in a recent international forum.
Policy & Regulation · Ghana ·
The upcoming 15th meeting aims to address structural barriers by reviewing land administration and mortgage systems to accelerate housing delivery.
Policy & Regulation · Nigeria ·
Minister of Human Settlements highlights ongoing policy reforms and the District Development Model during a global review of urban sustainability progress.
Policy & Regulation · South Africa ·
Government launches comprehensive policy initiatives to address the country's rapid urbanisation, aiming to tackle flooding and housing deficits through improved spatial planning and institutional coordination.
Policy & Regulation · Ghana ·
The annual report underscores the bank's strategy to increase financing impact and mobilize private and public capital across Africa.
Finance · Africa/Global ·
The new climate-resilient infrastructure vehicle seeks to channel long-term domestic savings into high-impact projects across Nigeria.
Finance · Nigeria ·
Industry experts at the 2026 IHS Affordable Housing Conference highlight the need to convert available capital into scalable, investable housing projects.
Finance · South Africa ·
Market analysts and industry leaders anticipate a shift in residential property activity following the recent repo rate increase.
Finance · South Africa ·
The South African Reserve Bank has increased the repo rate to 7%, elevating the prime lending rate to 10.50% and impacting household debt costs for property owners.
Finance · South Africa ·
The Africa Finance Corporation has completed its largest syndicated loan to date, upsizing the transaction to US$2 billion following significant international demand.
Capital & Finance · Africa/Global ·
Rand Merchant Bank, INDLU, and FSD Africa Investments have introduced a R1 billion blended finance program in South Africa to support micro-developers and scale the affordable rental housing market.
Capital & Finance · South Africa ·
A $400 million loan from the African Development Bank has been approved to modernize water and electricity services in four South African municipalities, supported by UK-backed financial guarantees.
Capital & Finance · South Africa ·
The African Development Bank Group has approved additional financing to finalize the Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Program in Kenya, with a target completion date of September 2028.
Capital & Finance · Kenya ·
Financing agreements signed in Tunis aim to improve water distribution reliability for 2.9 million residents and enhance the environmental performance of the Tunisian Chemical Group.
Capital & Finance · Tunisia ·
Saudi Arabia’s Mabani Aljazeera Holding Group has acquired a stake in the Jabali Towers mixed-use development at Tatu City in Kenya, marking a significant international investment.
Investment · Kenya ·
Johannesburg-listed Burstone Group has entered into a binding agreement with Nedbank Property Partners to move 14 properties into an unlisted vehicle, reducing its loan-to-value ratio.
Investment · South Africa ·
Spear REIT Limited has announced the purchase of a premium-grade office portfolio in Cape Town's Tygervalley node for R960 million to strengthen its defensive income profile.
Investment · South Africa ·