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Surge in Remote Work Drives Demand for Suburban Homes

Allan Lenkai by Allan Lenkai
April 4, 2025
in Real Estate
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The real estate market is experiencing a seismic shift as remote work continues to reshape homebuying trends, with suburban properties seeing a surge in demand.

The shift, catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic and sustained by evolving workplace flexibility, has seen professionals across the continent prioritize spacious homes with dedicated work areas over urban apartments. The African Development Bank noted in a recent study that hybrid work models have increased by 15% in countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana since 2022, pushing homebuyers toward suburban areas offering affordability and tranquility.

In Nairobi, suburban neighborhoods like Karen and Rongai have seen a 10% rise in property sales in the past year, according to Hass Consult, a leading real estate firm.

The continent’s rapid urbanization — projected to see 50% of Africans living in cities by 2030, per the United Nations — adds complexity to the trend. While urban centers like Lagos and Johannesburg remain economic hubs, suburban growth reflects a desire for balanced living. A Knight Frank report from December 2024 highlighted that Africa’s property markets are rebounding post-pandemic, with suburban residential demand outpacing urban growth by 8%.

Challenges persist, however. Limited housing stock in desirable suburban zones has sparked bidding wars, pushing sale times down to an average of 25 days in Nairobi and Cape Town, per local listings data. In Nigeria, suburban land in emerging hotspots like Ibadan and Abeokuta has appreciated 15% since 2024, but infrastructure lags, with power and road networks struggling to keep pace.

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Governments are taking note. Rwanda, a leader in affordable housing, has zoned suburban areas near Kigali for new developments, targeting middle-income remote workers with homes priced at $80,000. South Africa’s Western Cape province is investing $50 million in suburban infrastructure upgrades to ease access

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