Results

Ghana has taken longer to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when compared to its regional peers. High inflation rates which peaked at 54% in December 2022 (and eased to 23% at the end of last year) have added to the economic malaise. Signs of positivity in the real estate sector are emerging, with falling speculative office development, for instance, pointing to a recovery in office rents in the near term.

Owner occupation is growing in popularity in Abidjan’s office market, mirroring the behaviour in the industrial sector. In the residential market, developers have a renewed focus on high-quality build-to-rent homes in response to rising demand.

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

In a time of financial market volatility, driven by persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainties, private wealth investors increasingly turn to real estate as a compelling source of risk-adjusted returns, stable income, and portfolio diversification.

July 2024 PCL sales index: 5,294.4 / July 2024 POL sales index: 274.0

The UK's path to net zero hinges on making buildings energy efficient. While many landlords are already improving their properties' energy performance, historic buildings pose unique challenges. Here we explore how we can preserve cultural heritage while ensuring they remain viable for future use

You potentially won’t be able to let an office in the UK without an EPC A-B by as soon as 2030. So how can London’s office landlords prepare effectively for this energy efficiency deadline?