With Ibeju-Lekki and central Abuja pricing out ordinary buyers, demand is spilling into Ogun and Nasarawa. The commuter belt can be a genuine opportunity — but only if you price the commute honestly and run the title checks properly.

Monthly and quarterly rent plans are spreading fast in Lagos, and the pitch is compelling: move in now, pay as you earn. Here is how to work out what these schemes really cost, what to check in the paperwork, and which interest-free routes are usually cheaper.

Commercial naira mortgages run at 20-28% a year as of July 2026, putting them out of reach for most buyers. Staged self-building, cooperative schemes and rent-to-own are how Nigerians actually become owners — with the checks each one requires.

The Lagos tenancy bill would make regulator registration compulsory for every estate agent and cap agency fees at 5% and advance rent at one year. It is still at committee stage — but you can already use its logic to avoid the most common rental scams.

Lagos demolitions are displacing residents and pushing rents higher in 2026. Here's how the two are linked — and a practical checklist to make sure the home you rent or buy isn't next.

Many say Lagos and Abuja homes are overpriced, with asking prices far above local wages. Are they right? Here's what's driving prices in 2026 — and how buyers can respond smartly.

Lagos rents are up 12-18% year-on-year and parts of Abuja are reporting jumps of 40-60%. Most tenants either accept the new figure or move on instinct. Both are expensive. Here is a five-step negotiation playbook, and the arithmetic that tells you when moving actually beats renewing.

Lagos State has named 176 estates operating without an approved layout plan, with enforcement tightening through July 2026. The seller may be a registered developer and your receipt may be genuine — and the estate can still be flagged. Here is how to check an estate's planning status before you pay, and what to demand in writing.

Ibeju-Lekki plot prices are up 66-133% since 2024, driven by $1.26B in Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway funding and Dangote refinery demand. Epe remains 40-60% cheaper but is starting to catch up.

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 replaced the flat 10% capital gains tax on property sales with income-based bands (0%-25%) for individuals, and reset the cost basis to end-2025 market value. Here's what it means if you're selling in 2026.