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London council seizes two-bedroom social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone's first lady Fatima Jabbe-Bio
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (699+ words) A London council has repossessed a two-bedroom social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone's First Lady Fatima Jabbe-Bio, following a year-long investigation into whether the property remained her principal residence. According to The Guardian UK, Southwark Council recovered the council-owned…...
Real estate executive Candace Ebhomielen expands housing push with 250-unit Edo development
2+ week, 1+ day ago (339+ words) Real estate executive Candace Ebhomielen, Managing Director of Blue Dutch, is leading a major housing development initiative in Edo State, southern Nigeria, with plans to deliver 250 residential units as demand for quality housing continues to expand across emerging markets outside…...
I love my mortgage rate. I hate my house.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (993+ words) On May 3, 2025, I clutched my husband's hand as my father-in-law took his last breath. After receiving the warning call, it took me an hour to drive to the hospital to be at my husband's side. However, if this scene had…...
I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany. It was much smaller than any I've seen in the US.
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (207+ words) Business Insider Africa I spent 2 nights in a 2-story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany. It was much smaller than any I've seen in the US. As a New Yorker who's rented several cramped apartments over the years, tiny homes inspire…...
A man spent $3, 000 transforming his old tool shed into an impressive man cave that doubles as a whiskey and cigar lounge
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (145+ words) It's often said that we come up with our best ideas in the shower. Tyler Graham can vouch for that. The 34-year-old Nashville native is a content creator who makes videos about DIY projects, lawn care tips, and tool reviews....
Why smart buyers are obsessed with layouts, not square footage
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1085+ words) For too long we've seen real estate marketing focus heavily on size. This led to listings proudly displaying total square footage as if it were the ultimate measure of value. So much has changed since then; experienced and affluent buyers…...
5 major African cities where owning a home is better than renting in 2026
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) One of the most obvious indicators that it could be a smart idea to buy a house rather than keep renting is a lower price-to-rent ratio. The statistic, which compares the cost of owning a house to the cost of…...
Bridging the housing gap: Inside Stanbic IBTC's Abuja Developers Roundtable
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (394+ words) For many Nigerians, home ownership still feels like a distant goal. Rising construction costs, limited financing options and a growing housing deficit have made the journey more difficult than it should be. But what if the way forward is less…...
Luxury South African estate linked to Markus Jooste and the billionaire Rupert family sells for $6. 4 million
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (536+ words) A landmark coastal estate in Hermanus, South Africa, previously associated with the late former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste and the influential Rupert family, has been sold to investors for R105 million (about $6. 4 million). The historic property, located in the prestigious Vo'lklip…...
Minimalist & Co launches M120 apartments amid growing shift toward lifestyle-driven housing
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) As Lagos continues to struggle with rising congestion, long commute times, and increasing demand for high-quality residential spaces, real estate developer Minimalist & Co has unveiled M120 Apartments, a premium lifestyle-led residential community designed to address the realities of modern urban living....