Hephepho News: Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Here are some noteworthy recent transactions and trends in the commercial real estate (CRE) sector
✅ Key Transactions
- Lango Real Estate acquired a portfolio of four shopping malls (including Accra Mall and West Hills Mall in Ghana plus assets in Nigeria) for around US$200 million. eProperty News+1
- In the Asia-Pacific region, CRE investment volumes rose strongly: for Q1 2025, investment in the region hit about US$36.3 billion, up ~20% year-on-year. JLL
- In the UAE, Dubai’s commercial real-estate sales reached AED 31 billion (≈ US$8.44 billion) in Q2 2025, reflecting a ~50% increase year-on-year. The office segment had especially strong growth. Mitchell’s Commercial Real Estate+1
- Leasing activity also surged: in the UAE in Q1 2025, commercial leasing was up over 50% compared to Q1 2024, driven by favourable regulatory changes and strong investor confidence. Gulf News+1
- In Europe (France), Q1 2025 commercial real-estate investment reached about €3.4 billion, up ~67% versus Q1 2024. CoStar
🔍 Why It Matters
- These deals and volumes signal a renewal of investor confidence in prime and well-located commercial assets, especially in offices, retail and gateway cities.
- Regions with regulatory support (e.g., foreign ownership laws, tax incentives) and strong infrastructure are seeing disproportionate growth.
- While some markets remain challenged (especially secondary office buildings in lower demand areas), the highlighted transactions show where capital is flowing: quality assets, good occupancy/leverage, strategic locations.
📌 Implications for Ghana / Regional Investors
For a company like yours (Haphepho Properties Ltd), these global trends present useful pointers:
- Prime commercial assets in gateway cities (e.g., Accra) remain attractive for institutional investors — the Lango deal shows local relevance.
- Retail and mixed-use spaces in high-traffic zones still draw investment — which may create opportunities for partnerships or benchmarking.
- Leasing markets are dynamic; securing high-quality tenants, ensuring modern amenities, and a good location will matter more.
- Given global competition for prime assets, local sellers may need to emphasise value, occupancy, tenant profile,and documentation to attract interest.