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Amimar International has been named the Real Estate Consultants of the Year in the 2025 Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards.

Africa’s real estate funding landscape is evolving through constraint, but it is precisely these constraints that are revealing new, investable frontiers. The convergence of disruption-driven opportunities represents a fundamental reshaping of African real estate markets, creating substantial value creation potential for investors and developers who can navigate the challenges effectively while capitalizing on the emerging opportunities.

The construction loan market in 2025 presents real challenges, but opportunities exist for well-prepared sponsors. Those who understand current rate drivers, implement strategic lender selection approaches, and maintain financing flexibility will secure the capital needed for successful projects. Sub-7% construction loan rates require careful planning and strong credentials, but they’re absolutely achievable for qualified borrowers using sophisticated financing strategies.

Mezzanine financing provides a pivotal middle ground between debt and equity, offering developers a novel solution to fund their projects.