Prime Lagos rents have roughly tripled since 2022: an Ikoyi three-bed that let for around NGN 15 million now averages NGN 35 million. Here is what is driving it, where the 9-11% rental yields sit, and what it means for tenants and investors.
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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.
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.