{
  "id": 16190014,
  "title": "2026 Luv FM-Republic Bank Habitat Fair launched to offer homeownership solutions in Kumasi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/2026-luv-fm-republic-bank-habitat-fair-launched-to-offer",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-23T12:52:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/2026-luv-fm-republic-bank-habitat-fair-launched-to-offer-homeownership-solutions-in-kumasi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 Luv FM-Republic Bank Habitat Fair kicked off in Kumasi, Ghana's Ashanti region, with the mission of making homeownership attainable for the average Ghanaian. This annual event unites key figures from the housing and construction sectors under one roof, facilitating the provision of affordable housing solutions. Scheduled to run from November 25 to 29, 2026, at the Kumasi City Mall, the fair commences with a mini-clinic on October 30 at the Poku Trading Arcade in Adum.\n\nThe Habitat Fair offers a range of housing-related services, materials, financing options, and interior decoration ideas all within one convenient location, addressing the housing shortage that's increasing with population growth. This is the eighth year of the Luv FM/Republic Bank Habitat Fair, which continues to attract relevant institutions focused on tackling housing affordability and accessibility challenges.\n\nMaxwell Frimpong Manso, Relationship Manager at Luv FM and Nhyira FM, highlights that the fair has become an established event in Kumasi, providing practical solutions to construction and homeownership issues. He emphasizes the involvement of stakeholders like the Lands Commission, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and the Asantehene’s Land Secretariat, whose presence assists prospective homeowners in accessing necessary guidance and services.\n\nDan Adjetey Mohenu, Head of Mortgage Banking at Republic Bank, notes that the bank's partnership with Luv FM for the fair showcases its dedication to aiding individuals at various stages of home building. The bank's financing solutions extend beyond purchasing completed houses, covering individuals engaged in developing their own properties. Mohenu explains that customers can explore financing for different construction phases, including foundation works and interior decoration.\n\nThe partnership aims to equip prospective homeowners with both housing-related services and financial solutions, helping them navigate the complex housing acquisition process. The 2026 Luv FM-Republic Bank Habitat Fair promises a platform for potential homeowners to interact directly with professionals and institutions involved in land acquisition, construction, financing, and home improvement.",
  "summary": "The 2026 edition of the Republic Bank Luv FM Habitat Fair has been launched with a target to make homeownership accessible to the average Ghanaian.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}