Real Estate

Lagos property market in 2025 is giving money magic. As infrastructure booms and demand skyrockets, some areas are turning into goldmines for investors and home-buyers alike. Here are 5 Lagos neighbourhoods (or corridors) that are appreciating the fastest, and why you might want to slide into them before prices go. 1. Ibeju‑Lekki — The Fastest-Growing Land Corridor Ibeju-Lekki is topping...

Renting a house in Lagos is not for the weak. Between unpredictable rent prices, pressure from agents, and landlords who can sell sand as sugar, tenants are constantly dodging stress like traffic on Third Mainland Bridge. With the continuous rise in urban migration and cost of living in 2025, landlords know tenants are desperate, and some use it to push half-truths, hidden conditions, and outright...

When it comes to buying property in Nigeria, one thing you cannot afford to play with is your title document. A legit Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is basically your proof of ownership, your legal backbone, and your ticket to sleeping peacefully at night. But with fake C of Os circulating the market like WhatsApp broadcasts, you need to stay sharp. Before you drop even one kobo on land or property,...

Even with Google, social media, and a whole army of “property experts,” many Nigerians are still making expensive real estate decisions based on vibes, assumptions, and what one uncle said at Christmas.And honestly? These myths are why people get scammed, overpay for land, or end up with property that won’t appreciate for the next 10 years. Let’s break down the top real estate myths Nigerians...

Buying a home in Nigeria is becoming a hot topic, and with rising property prices, more people are now searching for affordable mortgage options in Nigeria. One name that keeps popping up is the MREIF Mortgage Loan, and honestly? It’s one of the most promising shortcuts to becoming a landlord without entering “financial heartbreak season.” If you’ve been googling “What is MREIF?”, “How to...

Let’s be honest, a house isn’t really a home if you don’t feel safe inside it. From petty break-ins to electrical mishaps, many Nigerian homes skip the small safety details that actually make the biggest difference. And with how life in 2025 is shaping up, smart tech everywhere, tighter estates, and a few “NEPA sparks” here and there, safety isn’t optional anymore. It’s essential. So,...

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 honest, the Nigerian real estate market is giving main character energy right now. Everywhere you turn, someone is launching a new estate, advertising “affordable luxury,” or dropping those glossy 3D renders that make you want to call your agent immediately. But before you go and sign that off-plan deal (you know, those houses that are still being built or sometimes... just vibes and a...

Owning a rental property remains one of the most stable and rewarding ways to build wealth in Nigeria, especially with the growing demand for quality housing in cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. But in 2025, profitability in real estate isn’t just about owning a property; it’s about managing it strategically. Smart landlords are upgrading their spaces, using technology, and exploring...

In Nigeria’s fast-changing real estate market, everyone wants that sweet, top-tier price tag when selling a property. But getting there isn’t just about posting it on an online marketplace or hanging a dusty “For Sale” sign on your gate. To truly maximize your property’s value, you need a strategy, an effective presentation, and thorough preparation. Buyers in cities like Lagos, Abuja, and...