Residential Real Estate Transactions - Africa

In Africa, the Residential Real Estate Transactions market market is projected to reach a transaction value of US$101.90bn in 2024.
Looking ahead, the market is expected to experience an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 5.75%, leading to a market volume of US$134.80bn by 2029.
In South Africa, the residential real estate market is experiencing a surge in demand due to the growing middle class and urbanization.

Definition:

Residential real estate transactions refer to the buying, selling, or transfer of ownership of residential properties such as single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and apartments. These transactions involve a number of steps and parties, including buyers, sellers, real estate agents, attorneys, lenders, and title companies.

Additional information:

The KPIs covered in this market are the real estate transactions revenue and the average revenue transaction value.

Overall revenue generated by residential real estate transactions

Commercial real estate transactions
Revenue of real estate agencies
Revenue of construction companies

The Residential Real Estate Transactions market in Africa is experiencing steady growth and development.

Customer preferences: Customers in the African market have shown a strong interest in residential real estate transactions. This can be attributed to several factors, including the growing middle class, urbanization, and increasing disposable income. As more people move to cities in search of better job opportunities and a higher standard of living, the demand for residential properties has increased significantly. Additionally, customers are increasingly looking for properties that offer modern amenities and are located in safe and accessible neighborhoods.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the African residential real estate market is the rise of gated communities and housing estates. These developments offer a range of amenities such as security, recreational facilities, and well-maintained common areas. This trend is driven by the desire for a higher standard of living and the need for improved security in urban areas. Gated communities and housing estates also provide a sense of community and offer a range of housing options to cater to different income levels. Another trend in the market is the increasing popularity of affordable housing projects. Governments and developers are recognizing the need to provide affordable housing options to address the housing shortage in many African countries. These projects aim to provide decent and affordable housing to low and middle-income individuals and families. This trend is driven by the need to address the housing needs of the growing population and promote inclusive urban development.

Local special circumstances: In many African countries, there is a lack of formal land titling systems, which can complicate the residential real estate transaction process. This lack of formal land titles can lead to disputes and legal challenges, making it difficult for buyers and sellers to complete transactions. However, efforts are being made to improve land governance and establish formal land titling systems to provide clarity and security in property transactions.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growth and development of the residential real estate transactions market in Africa are influenced by several macroeconomic factors. These include economic growth, population growth, and urbanization. As the African economy continues to grow, more people are entering the middle class and have the means to invest in residential properties. Population growth and urbanization also contribute to the demand for housing, as more people move to cities in search of better opportunities. In conclusion, the Residential Real Estate Transactions market in Africa is growing and developing due to customer preferences for modern and secure housing options, the rise of gated communities and affordable housing projects, the lack of formal land titling systems, and underlying macroeconomic factors such as economic growth, population growth, and urbanization.

Data coverage:

Figures are based on total and average revenue of residential real estate transactions (sales).

Modeling approach:

Market size is determined by a bottom-up approach. We use national statistics, international organizations, and industry associations to analyze the markets. To estimate the market size for each country individually, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country specific industry associations such as GDP, price level index, household wealth, household size, number of renter and owner households, housing consumer spending per capita.

Forecasts:

We use a variety of forecasting techniques, depending on the behavior of the market, for instance, exponential trend smoothing. The main drivers are GDP per capita, population, number of renter and owner households, price level index, housing consumer spending per capita.

Additional Notes:

Data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war considered at a country-specific level.

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