Ernest Hanson Says Young Professionals Are Reshaping Ghana’s Residential Property Market

In this section of the interview, Ernest Hanson, CEO of Beaufort Properties, explains how his personal experience upon returning to Ghana inspired the creation of a real estate company focused on serving young professionals seeking quality housing in prime Accra locations.

He discusses the gap he identified in the market for smaller, well-designed apartments at accessible price points, positioning Beaufort Properties as a provider of value-for-money homes rather than either affordable housing or luxury developments. Hanson also shares the company’s vision of creating developments where people genuinely want to live, while promoting a more flexible housing ladder that allows residents to start with centrally located apartments and upgrade as their needs evolve. He further highlights the strong market response to this concept, noting that beyond young professionals, the company has attracted investors, diaspora buyers and families looking to build long-term property portfolios in Ghana, reinforcing the appeal of prime residential developments in Accra.