Market Dynamics and Institutional Challenges in Urban Rental Housing: An Evidence from Kumasi, Ghana

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Analysis of urban rental housing reveals affordability issues in Kumasi, suggesting vital regulatory reforms.

Kumasi's rental housing market shows significant affordability challenges, creating barriers for tenants and landlords alike.
The analysis indicates that public sector involvement leads to chronic shortages due to subsidised rents and state monopoly.
This observational study identifies serious market failures in formal and informal sectors, highlighting the need for transparency and regulation.
The research advocates for integrating rental housing into urban policy in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of rental housing as an alternative to homeownership.

Dinye et al. (2025) studied this question.

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