Aburi Real Estate Investment: How Runnymede Is Reimagining Life Beyond Accra
In this interview, Comfort Owusu, Digital Marketing Manager at Signum Development, speaks in depth about the company’s evolution in Ghana real estate, with particular emphasis on Runnymede Aburi, a landmark project that reflects a shift towards lifestyle, wellness, and community-centred property development.
Signum Development is a Ghanaian property developer based in Accra, widely recognised for delivering affordable housing in Ghana through a strong off-plan property model, competitive pricing, and flexible payment plans. While the company has built a solid reputation across townhouses and apartments in Accra, including developments in Tse Addo, Labone, Dansoman, Oyarifa and Nungua, Runnymede represents a new chapter in its real estate strategy.
According to Comfort Owusu, Runnymede Aburi was inspired by a clear gap in the market. Many buyers and investors want an escape from the intensity of Accra, but without sacrificing security, community, or modern amenities. Located in Aburi, just a short drive from the capital, the project is designed as a wellness-focused apartment development, offering a balance between nature, privacy, and shared living.
Unlike traditional standalone villas often associated with Aburi, Runnymede is intentionally an apartment development, a decision driven by concerns around security, maintenance, and long-term value, especially for diaspora buyers and part-time residents. The project offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, appealing to a wide range of residents, including working professionals, retirees, investors, and buyers seeking a private retreat near Accra.
Comfort Owusu highlights how Aburi real estate investment is gaining momentum, fuelled by improved road access, growing tourism, and a broader shift in mindset towards quality of life, wellness, and sustainability. Runnymede has been designed to support this lifestyle, with amenities such as a swimming pool, gym, clubhouse, convenience store, wellness facilities, rooftop social spaces, and on-site medical support, including partnerships for emergency care and medical evacuation.
Beyond infrastructure, Runnymede places strong emphasis on social sustainability. Signum Development plans to integrate residents into the local economy by partnering with restaurants, tour operators and service providers in Aburi, ensuring the project is not isolated but embedded in its surroundings. This approach strengthens both community living and long-term investment value.
From an investor perspective, Runnymede is positioned as a compelling property investment in Ghana, combining off-plan pricing, potential rental income, and long-term capital appreciation in one of the country’s most desirable retreat destinations. Comfort Owusu also underlines the importance of trust, noting Signum’s GREDA membership and partnerships with established financial institutions as key reassurance for buyers.
Overall, the interview presents Runnymede Aburi as more than just another residential project. It is positioned as a lifestyle destination, offering peaceful living, strong community, and modern convenience, while reinforcing Signum Development’s role as a trusted real estate developer in Ghana that continues to innovate in response to changing buyer expectations.