Ghana

The Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) has launched its third Africa Real Estate Conference and Expo 2023 to project the Ghanaian and African real estate industry. The event, to be held in Accra from October 13 to 18, 2023, will bring together real estate professionals, industry players, sustainability specialists and technologists together at one venue to share new ideas and expose...

Libi Homes commences new apartment project, The Milton at Airport Residential Area in Accra. The estate developer has three development projects in the pipeline and The Milton condominium located in the heart of Airport Residential Area in Accra, is garnering much interest in Ghana and across the African Diaspora. Ownership assures investors circa 15% in annual yields for year-round...

Joan Quaye-Mensah, the CEO of SixJay Homes a real estate professional, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions towards the housing industry's growth. She was honoured at the 7th edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards, which took place at the De Icon Events Centre in East Legon - Accra. The recognition is for her dedication and hard work in building and advocating for best business practices...

Mr. Thomas Ayisah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Agazy Homes, has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the seventh edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards, held at the De Icon Events Centre in East Legon, Accra. Mr. Ayisah was recognized as the Overall Personality of the Year, receiving the Ultimate First Among Equals Award. He also secured the title of Real Estate Developer of the Year,...

Economist and Associate Professor at the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof. Charles Ackah has blamed revenue mobilisation agencies for setting low achievable tax revenue targets. This he believes is a major cause of Ghana’s low Gross Domestic Product to-tax- ratio. The Ghana Revenue Authority and municipal assemblies hope to raise about ¢165 million from...

The Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has launched the Chartered Institute of Realtors (CIR) at the Africa Trade House in Accra. In her speech, she thanked the organisers for the initiative primarily seeks to sharpen the skills of real estate developers. She said the launch serves as a useful additional government effort towards enhancing safe and sound professional real estate practice in...

Ghana's Chief of Staff Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare is expected to grace the launch of Chartered Institute of Realtors (CIR) with her heavy presence .The anticipated high profile event is set to be launched in Ghana tomorrow (Wednesday) 10am, at the Africa Trade House, Ridge opposite Cedi House, in Accra.Also expected at the grand launch are Hon Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister of Works and Housing, Dr Yaw...

Beneficial Ownership (BO) refers to the individuals who ultimately own or control a company, asset, or property, even if their names do not appear on official documentation. This information is crucial for preventing money laundering, as it helps identify potential risks and ensures transparency in financial transactions. Beneficial ownership transparency and in particular beneficial ownership registers...

In 1877, a strategic decision to relocate the capital of the Gold Coast to Accra set in motion a transformative journey. Over the years, Accra has evolved into a bustling commercial hub, embracing the allure of urban living. This surge in urbanisation has catalysed an expansive urban sprawl, a phenomenon that brings both challenges and promising prospects to the real estate sector. Accra’s meteoric...

Can't buy property in Accra? You're Not Alone The soaring prices of real estate properties in Accra have made it increasingly difficult for the average Ghanaian to become a homeowner. The city's real estate market has been experiencing a sharp increase in demand due to the country's economic growth and population boom, leading to a corresponding surge in property prices. This has made it difficult...