Real Estate Investment In Africa: The Struggle Between Perception And Reality - 2016
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Summary
Real estate markets in parts of Africa have undergone considerable improvement in recent years, with growing
economies, favourable demographics and increasing political stability attracting a range of investor
types.Overreliance on natural resources, reluctance to diversify and the consequent volatility of
local markets and currencies is having a detrimental short-term effect on the credibility and attractiveness
of several oil dependent markets. The quality of stock is improving, driven principally by international
occupiers whose requirements and corporate governance are dictating that building design, materials and
environmental considerations all comply with their global standards.Real Estate valuation in Africa
often confronts a range of unusual factors, including a shortage of comparables, rapid supply changes,
currency volatility and price spikes at the upper end of the market. Process rigour to establish clean
title is particularly vita.
