Have you ever heard the phrase, “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold”? Well, it seems like we’re about to reach for our handkerchiefs again, especially in Africa. Recently, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, introduced a sweeping wave of trade tariffs. His new list? A roll call...
In recent years, Ghana has solidified its position as one of Africa’s top destinations for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with the real estate sector emerging as a key area of interest. The country’s stable political climate, growing economy, and increasing urbanisation have made it an attractive hub for foreign investors seeking...
For most young people in Accra, homeownership has become almost delusional, owing to a persistent increase in house prices, rising cost of living and a decline in purchasing power. The demand for affordable housing has constantly been on the rise due to an increased rate of urbanisation, high unemployment rate, and...
Building materials play a vital role in ensuring housing affordability. With increasing climate change concerns, it has become imperative to focus on sustainability while discovering affordable options for housing the low and middle-income earners. Ghana is currently experiencing a spike in inflation, leading to an increase in the prices of building...
“The bathroom is the one room in which we are able to finally switch off from all that is going on around us and simply be alone with our thoughts, and reflect on the day. A chance to relax and wash life’s little stresses, and above all, where inspiration strikes. It’s...
REITs are amazing channels for raising finance for affordable housing in Africa. In spite of this, certain institutional backlogs tend to retard the advancement of REITs in Africa. Contrary to the situation in many advanced countries, REITs in Ghana are still in their early stages of development with positive growth prospects...
For many of us who may want to invest in real estate but cannot afford the huge sums of money involved in acquiring a property, investing in a REIT is an easy way to invest in property without having to pay all the money required to own a property. Similarly, people...
Ghana’s stock of industrial real estate which presently stands at approximately 256,000 m2 is a clear indication that the industrial real estate sector is gradually gaining popularity among both local and international real estate investors. Here is why. The government of Ghana is dedicated to developing new rail lines and roads...
The submission of a group project report on a research study undertaken is a milestone in attaining a bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. My preference was to explore topics relating to housing issues (e.g., housing deficits) in Ghana. However, the team leader, Eunice, had...
Globally, real estate remains the largest store of wealth with the residential real estate sector accounting for about 80% of the value of global real estate. The sector thrives on finance and involves complex economic, as well as policy issues. Real estate developers, investors, contractors, governments and other industry players work...
