UK hotel operator on expanding to Senegal and other African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 2 August 2016 InterContinental Hotels Group currently has hotel brands in nine African markets, and is now eyeing new markets.
Are low-cost, online estate agencies the future for South Africa? Published by Kate Douglas on 26 July 2016 A new breed of real estate agencies are challenging the status quo.
Costly home loans suppressing a ‘massive opportunity’ in low-income housing Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2016 Less than 10% of households can afford a mortgage for even the cheapest newly-built house.
The real estate company on the lookout for Kenya’s next property hot spots Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 July 2016 Solomon Wangwe is always on the lookout for raw, undeveloped land in the next up-and-coming location.
Nigeria and Ghana: Marketing real estate in times of slower economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2016 Upper-end of the market saturated, but still opportunities in affordable housing.
My big break: Starting a business with my friends Published by Standard Chartered on 21 June 2016 Entrepreneur Virji Kerai on how a shared vision led to the creation of one of Kenya’s leading construction companies.
Meet the Boss: Akua Nyame-Mensah, MD for Ghana and Nigeria, Lamudi Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 20 June 2016 I don’t like ‘yes’ people, says Akua Nyame-Mensah.
Kenya: Talking shopping malls and why local designers need to be supported Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2016 The Hub Karen’s manager Jonathan Yach explains why there is still space for more such shopping centres in Nairobi, despite recent talks of a glut.
Industrial real estate in Kenya – poised for take-off? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 April 2016 Stakeholders argue that industrial property has often been overlooked as an investment opportunity.
Kenyan golf resort development popular among women buyers Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 April 2016 At the foothills of Africa’s second-highest mountain, Kenyan developer Ronald Ndegwa is building a multimillion-dollar leisure development targeted at high-income buyers.
Strong need for professional hotels in Africa, says Swiss International Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 April 2016 ‘We believe there is a shift in the world, which we all know about theoretically, but we now feel it in practice.’
Which African countries are attracting the most new hotels? Published by Staff Writer on 12 April 2016 The number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64,000 in 365 hotels, up almost 30% on the previous year.
Is East Africa building too many shopping malls? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 April 2016 Examining whether the market is large enough to sustain current activity.
Experts share views on Tanzania’s property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 April 2016 Where investors should be looking.
