The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) in Ghana is set to begin a property recovery exercise next week. This initiative aims to reclaim state lands and housing properties occupied without proper authorisation. The company's Public Relations Officer, Ewura Adams Karim, has urged occupants of state-owned housing properties to regularise their documentation and settle outstanding arrears ahead of the exercise. The goal is to address encroachment and other breaches involving SHC's assets.
The recovery exercise will be conducted in collaboration with Aynok Holdings Limited. It is expected to start in the Greater Accra Region before a planned nationwide rollout. According to SHC, a recent land audit identified cases of unauthorised occupation, encroachment, unapproved development, and expired leases involving its lands and properties. These practices affect the company's revenue and its ability to develop affordable housing.
In February 2026, SHC issued a notice directing individuals and entities occupying its properties without valid documentation to halt unauthorised activities. They were asked to report to the company for verification and possible regularisation. A subsequent notice published on September 24 gave affected occupants 21 days to regularise their interests, renew expired leases where applicable, or vacate the properties.
Aynok Holdings Limited has been engaged to provide field, logistical, and recovery support for the exercise. SHC has clarified that it does not own, allocate, or sell its properties. Instead, decisions on ownership, regularisation, and recovery remain the responsibility of SHC. Ewura Adams Karim has therefore urged affected occupants to present valid documents for verification and resolve outstanding payment issues before the exercise begins.
The company is taking steps to reclaim properties occupied without the required authorisation. This move is part of efforts to improve the management of its assets and enhance revenue generation. SHC's goal is to ensure that its properties are used for their intended purposes and that it can continue to provide affordable housing options.
The property recovery exercise is a significant step towards addressing the challenges facing SHC. The company has been working to identify and address issues related to unauthorised occupation and encroachment. By collaborating with Aynok Holdings Limited, SHC aims to effectively reclaim its properties and prevent future breaches.
The exercise is expected to have a positive impact on SHC's operations and the housing sector in Ghana. It will help to promote transparency and accountability in the management of state-owned properties. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that SHC's assets are utilised efficiently and that the company can achieve its objectives of providing affordable housing.
Key points
- State Housing Company to start property recovery exercise next week
- Exercise aims to reclaim unauthorised properties and address encroachment
- Collaboration with Aynok Holdings Limited to support the recovery exercise
