fbpx

Sub-Sahara Africa’s Real Estate Markets Gain From Improved Global Liquidity

Sub-Sahara Africa’s Real Estate Markets Gain From Improved Global Liquidity

From EProp

Unprecedented liquidity in global capital markets is fuelling investors to seek out new markets and it is beginning to find its home in real estate markets in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) says JLL in its latest research paper “Emerging Beyond the Frontier”.

In the report, JLL reveal that sustained economic and demographic growth in SSA countries are combining to create urban markets of global scale which is generating a need for significant investment in the region’s urban infrastructure. As demand from corporations and consumers for modern office, retail and commercial infrastructure increases; SSA is entering a high-growth period of development.

“As home to some of the world’s fastest-growing city economies, with rapid rates of urbanisation and burgeoning middle classes, Sub-Saharan Africa is now firmly on the radar of a number of multinational corporations, hotel operators and investor groups.” Said Mark Bradford, Chairman Sub-Saharan Africa at JLL. “Investment is still not without its risks; however those maintaining a long-term view and willing to take on strong partnerships to manage and mitigate the challenges could find themselves reaping big rewards in the long term.”

As the more established markets become saturated and yields hit record lows, international investors are being drawn to the growth story in SSA, and as market transparency and liquidity continues to improve, the potential return premium over more established markets is making a compelling long-term investment case for the region.

The regional fund platforms and international investors making their first acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa are targeting core locations and sectors (office and retail) in the commercial capitals that have scale and growth potential. Over time, as markets mature, it is anticipated that these groups will broaden their search.

The top 5 markets in SSA showing greatest improvements in transparency are; South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.

Read more at EProp