We act for investors — to maximise capital & rental returns across Africa.
African Land sources, develops and manages prime residential and commercial property in West Africa's fastest-growing markets — a single, in-house team from first viewing to final sale.
A true one-stop service — everything handled in-house.
More than a buying agent. We source, design, build, let, manage and sell — using local expertise on the ground in every market.
Sourcing & Acquisition
Design & Development
Refurbishment
Lettings
Property Management
Sales Management
Investment Funds
Avg. annual regional price growth*
Years of West-African property expertise
Investment funds launched
Hubs — Accra · Lagos · London
A disciplined, buy-to-hold approach to prime rental property.
Over a decade on the ground has taught us where the resilient returns really sit — and which assets actually capture the region's growth.
Small, highly lettable units
We favour compact apartments that appeal most to international tenants — the deepest, most resilient pool of rental demand.
Period stock over new-build
We buy established properties rather than new construction, sidestepping the oversupply that erodes new-build yields.
Buy-to-hold, 5+ years
Real estate rewards patience. We invest for the long term, letting rental income and capital growth compound through cycles.
Added-value refurbishment
We refurbish into genuine supply shortages, lifting both rental yield and capital value where demand outstrips quality stock.
Why prime West-African property earns its place in a portfolio.
Two forces have defined the last decade: strong capital growth, and rental yields well above what developed markets offer.
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 0 | £100k |
| 2 | £130k |
| 4 | £169k |
| 6 | £220k |
| 8 | £286k |
| 10 | £371k |
| Market | Yield |
|---|---|
| West Africa (prime) | 8.5% |
| UK | 4.2% |
| USA | 5.0% |
| Global prime | 3.4% |
*Regional historical average as cited by African Land. Chart figures are illustrative, for demonstration only — not a forecast, quote or offer. Past performance is not a guide to future returns; property values and rental income can fall as well as rise. Capital is at risk. This is not financial advice.
The region's capital markets are still maturing — and for the disciplined investor, that inefficiency is the opportunity.
High rental yields
Immature mortgage markets mean strong, sustained tenant demand for well-run rental property.
Local expertise, in-house
Sourcing, title, refurbishment and management handled by teams who live these markets.
Aligned for the long term
We invest alongside our clients — building durable value, not chasing quick exits.
Three hubs, one team.
Bridging African opportunity and global capital, with local people in every market we serve.
Accra
Ghana — West Africa gateway & primary operations hub
Lagos
Nigeria — the continent's largest urban market
London
United Kingdom — international & diaspora capital
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