African Home Building News 10 09 25

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Ghanaian urban planner Gifty Nyarko urges inclusive, African-led approaches in shaping sustainable cities and built environments.

CEO of Eddy Acquah Properties named Ghana's Most Outstanding Personality in Consultancy at the 9th Forty Under 40 Awards.

Dubai's real estate market is experiencing a significant surge in 2025, 

Ghanaian urban planner Gifty Nyarko has called for inclusive, African-led approaches in shaping sustainable cities and built environments. Speaking at the 1st Global Scholarship for Sustainable Built Environment Research Conference at the University of Johannesburg, Nyarko urged professionals to adopt community-anchored, participatory, and interdisciplinary practices. 

She stressed that African cities face climate change, inequality, and systemic exclusion, which cannot be addressed through elite-driven or externally imposed models. Highlighting the role of communities, especially women, youth, informal workers, and marginalised groups, she called on engineers, architects, and planners to view residents as co-creators rather than clients. 

Nyarko also emphasised that African-led innovations, such as youth-led design studios and participatory housing projects, should be amplified, scaled, and institutionalised through policy, investment, and professional adoption.

The Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has commissioned a two-unit, two-bedroom semi-detached nurses’ quarters at the Abura Health Centre in Ahanta-West Municipality, valued at GHc700,000. The facility, which includes toilets, bathrooms, and kitchens, aims to accommodate nurses and improve health service delivery in the area.

Mr. Perry Acheampong, GREL’s Corporate Affairs Manager, noted the project fulfilled a promise to support health personnel and highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to community development. Dr. Emmanuel Bediana, Municipal Director of Health Services, stressed that providing accommodation would help retain nurses and enhance patient care.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Ing. Ebenezer Kofi Aidoo, called for support for GREL’s operations, including addressing galamsey challenges, promoting raw rubber sales from smallholders, and suggested scholarships and sponsorships for students. Nana Kwesi Agyemang IX, Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, and Chief Nana Kwaku Mensah IV praised GREL for its contributions and urged the community to maintain the facility and support further development initiatives.
GREL’s interventions, including the new nurses’ quarters, reflect its commitment to social responsibility, human capital development, and sustainable community partnerships.

Ghanaian entrepreneur Edward Acquah, CEO of Eddy Acquah Properties, has been named Ghana's Most Outstanding Personality in Consultancy at the 9th Forty Under 40 Awards on September 5, 2025. The award recognises his leadership in real estate, innovative sales and marketing strategies, and exceptional client service. Notably, he pioneered the Diaspora Property Consulting Division, connecting Ghanaians abroad to investment opportunities, and established partnerships with global firms like Knight Frank – EMC Real Estate UK. 

Under his guidance, Eddy Acquah Properties has built a strong reputation, managing complex transactions and delivering successful residential and commercial projects across Accra.

Dubai's real estate market is experiencing a significant surge in 2025, driven by increased foreign investment, particularly from British buyers capitalizing on a weakened dirham. This uptick in demand has led to a 62% year-on-year rise in British property investments during the second quarter. Developers are responding with flexible payment plans and themed developments, such as Damac's collaboration with Chelsea FC, to attract international buyers.

However, experts caution that the market may face challenges ahead. Fitch Ratings forecasts a potential 15% decline in property prices starting in late 2025, attributed to an anticipated oversupply of approximately 150,000 new homes entering the market by 2027.

This influx of supply could lead to more choices for buyers and steadier rents for residents.
Despite these concerns, investor confidence remains strong. Private equity firms Permira and Blackstone recently acquired a $525 million stake in Property Finder, a regional real estate classifieds platform, valuing the company at around $2 billion. This investment underscores the growing interest in Dubai's real estate sector, driven by factors such as high rental yields, low vacancy rates, and expanding digital classifieds platforms.

In summary, while Dubai's real estate market is experiencing robust growth fueled by foreign investment and strategic developments, potential oversupply poses risks of a market correction in the near future.

Source : Joycelyn Marigold - Africa Home Building News