The proposed Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower. Zanzibar is undergoing an infrastructure overhaul on a scale not witnessed since independence, with plans to turn the archipelago famed for its pristine beaches and narrow-alleyed old towns into a megalopolis. Shiny – and green – new towers are coming to...[READ MORE]
Work-from-home has not replaced the office; corporate accommodation presents attractive potential; and industrial real estate continues to outperform. These are some of the property trends and opportunities on the continent, according to Niyi Adeleye, Standard Bank’s head of real estate finance for Africa, excluding South Africa. Here are highlights from...[READ MORE]
Rental Property UK Agents are warning that uncertainty across the private rental sector now reigns following the resignation of the architect of many of the government’s proposed reforms. This follows the resignation of Eddie Hughes, the junior minister who was the architect of the...[READ MORE]
UK Property -File Photo A council is offering to buy homes from private landlords and allowing the existing tenants to stay in situ. North Lanarkshire council in Scotland offers what it calls an open market purchase scheme in a bid to increase its stock of social housing. This allows private...[READ MORE]
File Photo A prominent industry supplier says greater clarity over what constitutes fair Wear and Tear would slash the number of end-of-tenancy disputes. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks says landlords who are unable to distinguish between fair wear and tear and genuine damage are likely...[READ MORE]
Property, Home Building News and analysis brought to you by PE Live- My Name is Nana Yaa Okyerebea The Headlines Ghana’s...[READ MORE]
The feeling of house shame—sometimes also called “housebarrassment”—is precisely what it sounds like: a deep sense of discomfort when it comes time to introduce your home to others. Whether it’s about cleanliness, or furnishings, house shame, much like body shame, is something many people worldwide have dealt with,...[READ MORE]
An appraisal is a professional opinion of your home’s value and is an important step in the home-buying process. Appraisals are conducted by licensed or certified professionals, who provide opinions as unbiased third parties. The appraiser gets paid for valuing your home but has no skin in the game when it comes to whether you qualify for a mortgage or...[READ MORE]
Photo File A report released by: Estate Intel, a data platform indicates that a key emerging theme in Accra’s property market has been the increasing adoption of green building standards by developers. No longer a nice to have, green building standards are emerging as a key measure of quality in...[READ MORE]
Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote, an African billionaire businessman, has seen his net worth increase by more than $500 million in the past 14 days as the market value of his majority stake in his flagship company, Dangote Cement Plc, continues to rise. The Nigerian billionaire...[READ MORE]