Sisters Leading Change in Real Estate Investing in Africa

In this episode of the Change Africa podcast, host Isaac Aboah sits down with sisters Anna and Victoria Agyekum, co-coordinators of On Point Property Management, to explore the growing world of real estate in Ghana and the critical role of the diaspora in shaping the sector’s future. The conversation opens with the sisters sharing their unexpected journey into real estate, grounded in their cultural roots and entrepreneurial upbringing. Together, they unpack the unique challenges diaspora investors face, from trust gaps to limited access to information, and highlight why Ghana presents a powerful investment opportunity with its political stability and emerging economy. Anna and Victoria speak candidly about high interest rates, mortgage access, and infrastructure issues and propose public-private partnerships as a vital part of the solution. They emphasize that affordability must be understood from the perspective of multiple market demographics and call attention to the need for better planning to position Ghana as a potential world-class city. Throughout the episode, the sisters stress the role of technology, sustainability, and community development in the future of real estate. They also reflect on the impact of real estate expos in educating buyers and empowering local and diaspora communities. This episode captures the intersection of culture, entrepreneurship, and future-focused urban development, showing how real estate can become a tool for transformation across Africa. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Change Africa Podcast 01:56 – Sisters in Business: The Jakum Story 06:03 – Cultural Roots and Influences 09:52 – Identifying the Real Estate Problem 14:04 – Benefits of Investing in Ghana 18:14 – Comparative Real Estate Markets 21:53 – Challenges in the Ghanaian Real Estate Market 25:58 – The Future of Real Estate Investment in Ghana 26:57 – Navigating Interest Rates and Mortgage Accessibility 28:28 – Infrastructure Development and Real Estate Opportunities 31:07 – Understanding Affordability in the Real Estate Market 33:42 – The Role of Expos in Real Estate Education 37:28 – Sustainability and Community Investment in Real Estate 44:15 – Envisioning the Future of Urbanization in Africa 47:04 – The Impact of Technology on Real Estate Development Further Reading and Resources To learn more about Anna and Victoria's company, visit their website . Learn more about the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo 2025 here . This podcast is a production of Nexa Media. Do you have a question for our hosts? Email us at changeafricapod@gmail.com Follow the podcast on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sisters Leading Change in Real Estate Investing in Africa is an episode from Change Africa Podcast by Nexa Media.

This episode is 52:12 long.

This episode was published on Apr 10, 2025.

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