What Clifton Homes does

Clifton Homes Limited is a private residential real estate developer founded in 2010 and headquartered in Accra, Ghana, operating an integrated business model that covers land acquisition, design, construction, marketing, sales, and post-handover facilities management. The company has delivered 10+ developments and 800+ properties across Accra's most prestigious neighborhoods, including Airport Residential, Cantonments, North Ridge, East Legon, and the Tetteh Quarshie interchange, with completed projects such as Clifton Court, The Residence, Embassy Gardens, The Gallery, The Lennox, Loxwood House, and The Bantree. Current pipeline includes three active on-sale developments: The Dunes (coastal seafront), Varon Rise (North Ridge), and The Atlas (Airport City), with suites priced from $69,950 and apartments up to $189,000+ including VAT.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time property sales (primary), recurring rental income and property management fees via its in-house Accra Lettings platform and FM subsidiary, and serviced apartment short-stay revenue. Over 75% of rental contracts are corporate lets spanning tenants from more than 20 countries, with reported rental yields of 10–14% for buy-to-let investors. Distribution is sales-led, combining direct office sales at the Airport Residential head office, a project-specific website portfolio, property launch events, and digital marketing across web and social channels.

The company is led by founder-CEO Ann Brewin, an Oxford University graduate, under a privately held ownership structure with no disclosed institutional investors or external funding rounds. Clifton Homes has received multiple Luxury Lifestyle Awards (Best Luxury Real Estate Developer Ghana in 2021 and 2023, Best Apartment Development in 2024, Best Luxury Residential Development in 2023) and was recognized as Ghana's fastest-growing residential developer. The integrated FM subsidiary and Accra Lettings sub-brand create post-sale recurring revenue and ongoing client relationships with buy-to-let investors.

Name

Clifton Homes

Legal name

Clifton Homes Limited

Website

https://cliftonghana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Clifton Homes is a private Accra-based residential real estate developer founded in 2010 that integrates design, construction, sales, and facilities management, serving buy-to-let investors, corporate tenants, and owner-occupiers across 10+ completed developments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Development

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA), HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Residential property development
• Property management services
• Luxury apartments Ghana
• Buy-to-let investments
• Facilities management

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales: Primary revenue from selling residential properties including apartments, suites, and townhouses. Properties sold at various price points from $69,950 to over $189,000. Revenue recognized at point of sale.
2. Lettings and Property Management: Manages rental properties for buy-to-let investors. Offers full property management services including tenant placement, maintenance, and serviced apartment provision. Over 75% of rental contracts are corporate lets covering tenants from over 20 countries. Commissions below market average.
3. Serviced Apartments: Short-term rental service with utilities, cleaning, linen, internet, DSTV, and parking included. Properties available via www.accralettings.com for both short-term and long-term rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clifton Homes develops, designs, constructs, markets, and sells premium residential properties (apartments, suites, and townhouses) in Accra's most prestigious neighborhoods, priced from $69,950 to over $189,000 inclusive of VAT. It also delivers recurring Lettings and Property Management services (including corporate lets, serviced apartments with utilities and amenities included), running an integrated business from acquisition through post-handover Facilities Management.

Product overview

Clifton Homes is Ghana's fastest growing residential real estate developer since 2010, operating an integrated model that develops, designs, constructs, markets, and manages properties. The portfolio includes 13 completed developments (The Dunes, Varon Rise, The Atlas, The Bantree, Loxwood House, The Lennox, Embassy Gardens, The Gallery, Kai Villas, The Residence, Addy Villas, Clifton Place, Clifton Court) plus lettings and property management services. The company follows an 'Urban Wellbeing' design philosophy, incorporating communal gardens, pools, gyms, and wellness facilities across developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accra Lettings: Rental property platform for tenants looking for rental properties in Accra, operated by Clifton Homes' lettings and property management service.

Products and services

• The Dunes Seafront residential development in the heart of Accra offering uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean views; seafront properties priced from $105,950 including VAT.
• Varon Rise Refined apartments and suites in North Ridge, Dr Isert Street, positioned for affluent professionals with proximity to banks and multinational corporations; prices from $102,950 including VAT.
• The Atlas City suites and apartments in Airport City located a minute from Kotoka Airport, targeted at business travelers, leisure visitors, and local professionals.
• The Bantree Completed residential development in prime Airport Residential on Agostino Neto Road with city suites and apartments, a 205sqm gym, a co-working suite, and a residents cafe; completion in Q4 2025.
• Loxwood House Mixed-use residential development at Tetteh Quarshie overlooking the interchange; features two rooftop pools, a 200sqm sky gym on the 13th floor, and a communal garden; suites from $69,950, one-bedroom apartments from $115,000, two-bedroom apartments from $189,000.
• The Lennox Luxury development in Airport Residential on Patrice Lumumba Road completed August 2022; offers a rooftop pool, lounge, 300sqm Fitness Suite, Business Centre, and Elm Cafe; suites from $79,950 and apartments from $129,950.
• Embassy Gardens Garden square residential development in Cantonments, 500m from the US Embassy, with communal gardens, three swimming pools, and a dual-storey Wellness Complex including a 250sqm gym and yoga studio.
• The Gallery Residential landmark at Tetteh Quarshie completed in 2016 offering stylish homes, hotel-quality facilities, and city vistas.
• Kai Villas Completed townhouse enclave in East Legon, 5 minutes from Tetteh Quarshie, featuring private terrace gardens and a communal pool.
• The Residence 30 designer apartments in prime Cantonments near the US Embassy, completed in 2014; sold out instantly at launch in 2012.
• Addy Villas Townhouse community completed in 2014, located 5 minutes from Accra Mall and Tetteh Quarshie with nearby schools and dining options.
• Clifton Place Contemporary 7-storey apartment building near Tetteh Quarshie with concierge, gym, and communal pool, including in-house Facilities Management; sold out in a week at 2013 launch.
• Clifton Court Clifton Homes' first development opposite Accra Mall; a collection of townhouses and apartments sold out in a week in January 2011 and completed on schedule in 2012.
• Lettings and Property Management Service Property management service for buy-to-let investors and tenants across Clifton Homes developments, including tenant placement, ongoing property management, and a serviced apartment proposition with over 75% of rental contracts being corporate lets from more than 20 countries; commissions below market average.
• Facilities Management (FM) Service In-house facilities management service delivered through a wholly owned FM subsidiary managing post-handover operations including cleaning, reception, security, maintenance, utilities, and biometric access control across Clifton Homes developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 developments completed within contractual deadlines since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• GIZ GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with German Development agency GIZ Ghana on Female Talent in Construction Programme. Scheme aims to promote and empower female talent by providing internships to promising students. GIZ-backed scheme aims to benefit 150 students in total, with at least 50% being female. Clifton Homes provides 6-12 students each year with 3-month placements.
• MayekoominorOthers · 1 January 2024Charitable partnership supporting Tenashie School roofing project. Clifton Homes donated construction funds and donor prizes. The A&B primary school supports over 190 children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Ghana TVET ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Female Talent in Construction Programme alongside GIZ Ghana. Technical and Vocational Education and Training collaboration focused on developing talent in the construction industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mixta Africa: Pan-African residential real estate subsidiary of NSIA with developments across multiple West and Central African countries, including premium housing. Comparable in product but broader geographic spread and larger institutional backing than Clifton.
• Cytonn Investments: Kenyan diversified investment and real estate firm developing premium residential and mixed-use projects, primarily in Nairobi. Comparable in integrated development-plus-managed-property model and target investor base, though operating in a different country.

Direct peers

• Devtraco Plus: Ghanaian residential developer active in Accra and Tema, building multi-unit developments (apartments and townhouses) for sale to local and diaspora investors. Closely comparable in product, customer type (buy-to-let and owner-occupiers), and integrated model.
• Regimanuel Gray Limited: Long-established Ghanaian real estate developer with premium residential developments and community-style projects in Accra. Direct competitor for land, buyers, and institutional capital in the same Ghana premium residential segment as Clifton Homes.
• Imperial Homes Ghana: Ghanaian residential developer constructing mid-to-upper market homes and apartments in Accra. Comparable in scale, target segment, and integrated development-to-handover model in the same geographic market.
• Trasacco Valley Development Company: Ghanaian premium residential developer operating in Accra's prime neighborhoods (East Legon), building apartments, townhouses, and gated communities. Comparable in target customer (high-end owner-occupiers and investors) and prime-Accra real estate exposure.
• Express Property Group: Ghana-based residential real estate developer building apartments and gated communities for sale in Accra. Competes for similar buy-to-let investor demand and uses a similar integrated sales-and-rentals positioning.

Regional players

• Home Afrika Limited: Kenyan residential developer building master-planned communities and apartment developments targeting diaspora and local investors. Comparable in build-to-sell investor model and urban/suburban premium positioning, though operating primarily in Kenya rather than Ghana.
• Northcourt Realty Africa: East African luxury residential and hospitality developer active in Kenya and Rwanda. Comparable in luxury positioning, branded residences, and integrated facilities management for premium developments, though primarily serving East Africa.
• State Housing Company Limited (SHC): Long-standing Ghanaian state-affiliated housing developer producing a wide range of residential units across Accra and other regions. Comparable in residential development focus within Ghana, though positioned at more accessible price points than Clifton's premium segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CliftonGhana
• Facebookfacebook.com/cliftonghana.comm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-clifton-ghana

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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