Lagos is booming. Cranes hang over every major road on the Island. New developments spring up across Lekki, Ikoyi, Ajah, and the Mainland every single month. The city’s real estate market is one of the most active in West Africa, and there is real money to be made in property. But behind the glossy renders,…
If you are a property sales agent working in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, you have probably heard the names LASRERA, ESVARBON, and NIESV thrown around in conversations about compliance and licensing. Maybe someone told you that you need to register with LASRERA. Maybe someone else said ESVARBON is the real authority. And then a third…
So you finally got the keys to your new place. Congratulations. That feeling of unlocking the door for the first time and knowing it is yours is hard to beat. But before you start moving boxes and arranging furniture, there are a few things you need to take care of first. Skipping these steps is…
You’re days away from making the final payment for a property in Nigeria. The excitement of becoming a homeowner makes you want to rush through and hand over the money. But this is exactly when you need to slow down and verify everything one more time. Tunde paid 45 million naira for a house in…
Making consistent sales as a realtor in Lagos feels like chasing moving targets some months. You close three deals in January, then February comes with zero transactions. March brings one sale, April brings another drought. This unpredictability keeps many realtors struggling to build a stable income. The difference between realtors who make consistent sales and…
The question of buying vs building in Nigeria cost differences keeps many aspiring homeowners awake at night. Your colleague built his four-bedroom house in Ajah for what seemed like a bargain. Your sister bought a similar property in Lekki and paid significantly more. Who made the smarter financial decision? The answer depends on factors most…
When you’re considering where to invest in property across Nigeria, understanding the physical landscape of different states matters more than most people realise. The size of a state directly influences land availability, pricing trends, and long-term investment returns. While Lagos dominates conversations about Nigerian real estate, the country’s largest states tell a different story about…
Finding a good property deal in Lagos can feel overwhelming. Prices seem high and options are many. Yet, smart buyers consistently find value. They use specific strategies that you can also apply. This guide outlines five proven methods to help you secure the best real estate deals in Lagos. We focus on practical steps you…
Lagos is currently witnessing a wave of demolitions that is sending shockwaves through its real estate community, with the threat hanging heavy over both dream homes and cherished shops. Between August and September 2025, news headlines captured the anxiety: Lagos State declared 176 estates in areas like Ajah and Epe “illegal,” while Mandilas Market, already…
In Nigeria’s rental market, many tenants walk into lease agreements without fully understanding the breakdown of costs. Beyond the rent itself, two charges often confuse: agent fees and legal fees. These are not optional charges. However, they are standard in most rental transactions, especially in urban and fast-growing cities such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port…