Africa Property market

Watch: A Credible Market, the need for Standards in Property Industry

Valuation standards have a significant role to play in helping to regulate professional practice at national, regional and global levels, promoting professional ethics, integrity, impartiality and trust in valuer activities in the property industry. ... Full story

[Modern Nairobi Skyline] Kenya really is at the cutting edge for African listed property markets. And more REITs are expected to list on the Nairobi Stock Exchange going forward.

Kenya dominates East African property market

Kenya is dominating East African property developments because of its stability and investment opportunities, Africa Property News.com has learned. ... Full story

After a tumultuous 2015, market volatility in Africa is expected to persist as economies absorb the impact of slowing growth in China and falling commodity prices, says Derrick Roper.

Africa's Emerging Markets will come Back into View

Private equity fund managers, who adopt longer term time horizons than traditional asset managers, are showing renewed interest in African investment opportunities. ... Full story

Speakers at the annual Africa Property Investment Summit in Johannesburg suggested that concerns about lower commodity prices, China’s slowdown and the currency turbulence in many of the continent’s key economies have not seriously dented long-term plans

Urbanisation and infrastructure development bode well for Africa's property market

Africa's long-term property prospects remain bright, fueled by rapid urbanization, mass transit and transport development and a growing ageing population. ... Full story

Growthpoint Properties MD Estienne de Klerk said last week that the company would announce when the fund was ready to do so.

SA's Property Giant to enter the race for African Market

South Africa’s largest listed real estate investment trust, Growthpoint Properties, is expected to launch a joint venture in its first foray into the rest of Africa before the end of this year. ... Full story

Nigerian Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has reportedly confiscated some buildings said to have been owned by public servants whose earnings do not support ownership of such grand structures.

Nigerian Property Market impacted by Anti-Graft laws

With the introduction of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, there has been a massive offload of properties, especially in the high-end market, having an impact on Nigeria's property market due to government’s anti-graft laws. ... Full story

Standard Bank's Gauteng Residential Development Finance Head, Somaya Joshua says we are experiencing healthy levels of affordable housing demand in SA, largely driven by historical stock shortages in the sector.

Investment opportunity knocks for Affordable Housing Market

Affordable housing in Africa as an investment is still in its infancy but the opportunities to create investment vehicles are there, Africa Property News.com has learned. ... Full story

Partnerships key to unlock value in Africa’s Property Market

Property Investors and developers looking to expand into Africa, need to take heed that focusing on finding the right local partner on the ground, are among the quickest ways to unlock value and underpin growth in the continent. ... Full story

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Artist perspective of the new $120 million Diamniadio Valley digital city project to be developed in Senegal.

Senegal to get $120m smart city in Diamniadio

The Senegalese government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) is going ahead with plans to build a mega-digital park in the city of Diamniadio. ... Full story

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