Emerging Markets

What the New Compliance Push Means for Estate Developers and Buyers in Lagos Lagos real estate is entering a new era, and if you’re still building, buying, or selling like it’s 2018, you might be in trouble. The state government’s renewed compliance push is no longer just policy talk; it’s active enforcement. From sealing notices to demolition threats, the message is loud and clear: compliance...

In Lagos real estate, “fast-selling” has become one of the loudest marketing buzzwords. Every property seems to be “almost sold out,” yet some of these homes sit on the market far longer than advertised. The truth? Speedy marketing doesn’t always equal real value. If you’re buying or investing, here are five clear signs a fast-selling Lagos property may actually be overpriced. 1. The...

For years, many Nigerians looked at mortgages like something reserved for “people that know people” , high interest rates, endless paperwork, and banks acting like you’re begging them for their own money. But as inflation begins to cool, the mortgage conversation in Nigeria is finally changing, and honestly, it’s giving hope. Lower inflation doesn’t just affect market headlines; it directly...

PropTech is slowly reshaping Nigeria’s real estate space , from digital rent payments and virtual inspections to online property verification. But even with all the buzz, adoption is still nowhere near its full potential. Many Nigerians still prefer face-to-face transactions, handwritten receipts, and “my guy at the registry” over trusting an app. The hesitation isn’t random; it’s rooted in real...

Everyone and their uncle wants to buy property in Lekki Phase 1, Banana Island, or Abuja city centre. But let’s be real, not everyone’s wallet agrees with those postcodes. What most people don’t realize is that some of the smartest investments in Nigerian real estate aren’t where the crowd is rushing. They’re in those “upcoming areas” people still joke about as bush, the same way they...

Let’s be real! not everyone is ready to drop ₦80 million on a 3-bedroom flat in Lekki or ₦60 million for land in Maitama. But guess what? Nigeria’s satellite towns are quietly cooking. These are the places where you can actually afford to own land and still sleep with both eyes closed, dreaming of appreciation rates instead of service charges. So, whether you’re a first-time investor, a young...

Within the last decade, the shortlet rental market has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of Nigeria’s real estate industry. Shortlet apartments (fully furnished spaces rented for days, weeks, or months) are transforming how people live, travel, and invest. Driven by the rise of digital booking platforms like Est8list, lifestyle shifts, and tourism growth, shortlet rentals are offering...

Let’s be real, when Nigerians think “real estate investment,” the usual suspects are Lagos and Abuja. These cities are basically the Beyoncé and Jay-Z of property: glamorous, loud, and always in the spotlight. But here’s the tea, Nigeria’s tier-2 cities are coming for the crown. With better infrastructure, growing economies, and property prices that don’t make your heart skip like an alert...