Archive for the ‘Property’ category
Can a new law restore sanity to Lagos’ rental market?
Nigeria’s housing shortage – estimated to be between 14 and 17 million units – is strongly impacting property prices.
Tatu City – a new urban solution for Kenya
One of Africa’s most ambitious property developments, Nairobi’s Tatu City, is expected to break ground in the second half of 2011.
Africa’s megacities and the opportunities they offer
By 2030, the 18 largest cities on the African continent will have a combined spending power of US$ 1.3 trillion. How can the needs of a growing urban community create opportunities for investment and growth?
New Radisson hotel set to open in Lagos
A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
New “first of its kind” property development coming to Lusaka
A new multi-million-dollar mixed-use residential and commercial development, called Roma Park, on Friday officially launched in Lusaka, Zambia.
Nigeria in the midst of a retail revolution
A new shopping centre, the Ikeja City Mall, is currently under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. We interviewed Michael Chu’di Ejekam about the business of developing shopping malls in Africa’s most populous nation.
Lagos light rail project to impact property prices
A new light rail mass transit system in Lagos is set to have an impact on property prices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Nigeria’s real estate sector – what to expect in 2011
Is the storm over? Alitheia Capital gives a review of Nigeria’s real estate sector in 2010 and tells us what to expect in 2011.
UK expat spots gap for serviced office space in Kenya
Alexander Andrewes was among the first entrepreneurs to introduce the concept of virtual and serviced offices in the Kenyan market.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria
“We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
International hotel operators getting serious about Africa
“All the big brands are now focused on Africa,” says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice president of business development for Africa.
Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry
“Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi
Construction work starts on modern shopping mall in Kano
Construction work on the new Ado Bayero modern shopping mall in the northern Nigerian city of Kano officially started last week.
How effective are Lagos’ model city plans?
Using the Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plan (MCP) as a case study, we look at the effectiveness of Lagos State’s MCPs. The article highlights some of the key factors affecting its successful implementation and proffers ideas to achieve better and more effective monitoring and control processes.
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa’s next big opportunity
Takoradi, a small coastal town on Ghana’s west coast, is emerging as one of the new hotspots for African property developers.
