Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo targets Dubai expansion to drive diaspora investment home

Speaking at the Accra edition of the
Expo, Anna Agyekum, Co-Founder of the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo,
revealed that the upcoming Dubai edition will complement existing shows in the
United States and the United Kingdom, before the Expo wraps up annually in
Ghana.

 “There’s a strong Ghanaian diaspora in
Dubai, and also Ghanaians living and earning good money there. We want to
encourage inward investment back home and ensure people understand how to
invest safely and successfully,” she said.

Now in its ninth year, the Expo has
evolved into a trusted platform addressing one of the biggest concerns among
diaspora investors, security and transparency. According to the organisers,
interest in Ghana as an investment destination continues to grow, but investors
remain cautious about fraud and poorly structured developments.

That concern, Anna Agyekum noted, is
why collaboration with government agencies has been key to building
credibility.

“This year, we have the support of
GIPC, the Ghana Diaspora Office, and the Ghana Tourism Authority. People are
recognising our mission and trusting the platform,” she added.

The Expo brings together vetted
developers, financial institutions, and lifestyle brands under one roof,
allowing investors to interact directly with decision-makers. Victoria Ajokun,
Co-Founder of the Expo and On Point Property Management, described the platform
as a chain-value system that removes uncertainty for buyers.

 “People used to say they didn’t know
how to find credible developers. Bringing everyone together allows investors to
meet them one-on-one and make informed decisions,” she explained.

Financial institutions have also
become central to the Expo’s appeal. Fidelity Bank, through its mortgage and
escrow services, offers buyers financing of up to 80% of property value,
alongside title perfection and equity release options. Mortgage Manager Abdul
Razak Gyimah described Ghana’s property market as a resilient long-term
investment.

 “Fidelity Bank can finance up to 80%
of the selling price of the properties an individual wants to buy. The customer
is then expected to make an equity contribution of 20%. Our mortgage facility
will give it for a maximum duration of 20 years. So that after we buy the
property for you, you can then take your time to then be paying on a monthly
basis. Property values in Ghana appreciate over time. Investors can earn rental
income and still benefit from capital gains when they sell,” he said.

Developers at the Expo say the
diaspora remains a key driver of demand, especially for properties near
strategic locations such as airports and business hubs. Nora Asiedu of Dustin
Properties noted that proximity, documentation, and sustainability features are
now major considerations for buyers.

With its global expansion plans and
increasing institutional backing, the Ghana Property & Lifestyle Expo is
positioning itself not just as an exhibition, but as a trusted gateway for
structured, secure diaspora investment into Ghana’s real estate sector