The Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo has renewed calls for safer, more affordable and better regulated investment in Ghana’s real estate sector, as organisers and speakers pointed to growing interest from both local and diaspora investors.
Speaking at the event, co-founders Anna and Victoria Agyekum said Ghana’s appeal as an investment destination continues to strengthen, particularly among Ghanaians living abroad who are eager to invest back home but remain concerned about security and transparency.
“We’re growing with the audience, and people are interested in Ghana, people are interested in investing,” Ann Agyekum said. “The underlying question is how to do so safely, to ensure the investment is successful.”
The organisers used the platform to urge stronger government support for private developers, especially in addressing the country’s affordable housing deficit. Victoria Agyekum said escalating land prices and construction costs continue to limit the supply of reasonably priced homes.
“There’s always an issue with affordability,” she said. “Government needs to come up with more initiatives and strategies, especially by working with the private sector.”
They also called for targeted tax incentives to reduce the cost of land acquisition for developers, arguing that such measures would lower overall development costs and enable savings to be passed on to buyers.
The expo’s brand ambassador, AJ Akua Johnson, said her involvement reflected a long-standing commitment to promoting Ghana and Africa as destinations for long-term investment.
“I felt like it was a great way to build on what I was already doing, which was travelling and talking about the importance of Ghana and the continent, as well as investing personally and geographically,” she said.
International lawyer Evans Yaw Nyamekye emphasised that while Ghana is widely regarded as a stable and secure investment destination, real estate investments require careful due diligence.
“All over the globe, I focus on real estate in a safe, sensible way, because housing is key to what develops any nation,” he said, commending the organisers for promoting responsible investment in Ghana’s property sector.
Nyamekye noted that platforms such as the Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo play a vital role in reducing risk for investors by providing access to credible developers and expert guidance.
“When you’re investing in real estate, it’s quite helpful to have a platform that is trusted, recognised and qualified to help you achieve your aim,” he said, urging participants to network, share expertise and exercise caution, particularly when making large capital commitments.
Held over two days under the theme of resolving obstacles in Ghana’s property market, the event marked its third edition in Ghana and the ninth overall, following earlier editions in cities including London and New York. It has received support from government and diplomatic institutions, including the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, the Ghana Diaspora Office and the British High Commission in Ghana.
Organisers say plans are already underway to expand the expo to Dubai in March 2026, with additional events scheduled for the United States, London and Ghana.
“We want to encourage Ghanaians living abroad to invest back home,” Ann Agyekum said. “The idea is to invite and encourage people to buy and invest.”
The Ghana Property and Lifestyle Expo aims to position itself as a trusted meeting point for developers, investors and policymakers, while reinforcing Ghana’s reputation as a viable and secure destination for real estate investment.
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