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.
Investment
Can't afford to buy property outright? Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) let Nigerians invest in real estate from a fraction of the cost of a deposit — here's how they work, what to check, and the risks to weigh.
Lower entry prices, a textile and agro-industrial economy, and a population base larger than most African capitals — here's why Kano and the wider north deserve a serious look in 2026.
The naira's swings against the dollar aren't just a headline — they're rewriting what property costs in Lagos and Abuja, and who can actually afford a mortgage. Here's how to navigate it.
The federal Renewed Hope programme aims to deliver 100,000 homes with subsidised financing. Here's how it works, who can apply, the purchase, mortgage and rent-to-own windows, and the documents to prepare.
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.
From Lagos luxury apartments to Abuja land banking and student housing near major universities — discover 5 high-potential real estate segments driving Nigeria's property market in 2026.
Nigerian diaspora buyers in the UK, USA and Canada represent the single largest segment of Nigeria's premium property market — yet buying from abroad carries unique risks. This guide covers the full remote buying process: finding trusted agents, verifying titles, structuring dollar transactions, and repatriating rental income.
Nigeria's commercial real estate sector — offices, retail malls and logistics warehousing — offers some of the most compelling yields available to property investors in 2026. This guide covers the three main asset classes, where to find them, who the tenants are, and how to evaluate returns.