Fees, red flags and green flags: how to choose a trustworthy real estate agent in Nigeria, understand agency commissions and avoid quacks when renting or buying.
When an owner dies, their property passes to the heirs — but family land, missing wills and unclear titles make Nigerian inheritance one of the biggest sources of disputes. Here is how probate, wills and family land work, and how to transfer property safely.
Rent arrears, a tenant who won't leave, an eviction gone wrong: tenancy disputes are common in Nigeria. Here's how proper notice, rent recovery and lawful eviction work — with a clear look at the Lagos Tenancy Law and the rights of both sides.
Lekki, Ikeja, Yaba: rents vary widely across Lagos, and upfront costs are steep. A guide to budgeting by area, understanding entry fees and renting safely as a tenant.
C of O, Governor's Consent or a village receipt? Not all land documents are equal in Nigeria. A clear guide to buying land safely — title checks, steps, costs, red flags and interest-free financing.
Invest in Nigerian property while respecting the Sharia: rentals, land, construction and musharaka. Principles (no riba, no gharar), a worked yield example in Lagos and the rules of zakat on real estate.
Buying land or a house in Nigeria without riba is possible. Discover the 4 Islamic finance contracts (murabaha, ijara, musharaka, istisna), the practical process and a worked example in Lagos to finance your property the halal way.
Lagos dominates the headlines, but Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan offer compelling — and often more affordable — real estate opportunities. A 2026 guide to investing in Nigeria's other major cities.
Short-let apartments in Lagos and Abuja can out-earn traditional yearly rentals — if you pick the right location, equip for power and water, and manage occupancy well. A practical guide to the Nigerian short-let market.
From the Certificate of Occupancy and Governor's Consent to stamp duty, capital gains tax and the annual Land Use Charge — a clear guide to the taxes and title documents every Nigerian property buyer must understand.