With rents climbing and tenants often forced to pay one to two years upfront, calls for rent regulation are growing in Lagos and Abuja. Why rents keep rising, the arguments for and against rent control, and what it could mean for you.
Lagos
Beyond the federal programme, Lagos runs its own home-ownership and rental schemes that have helped thousands of residents. Here's what they offer, how to access them, and the eligibility checklist.
Off-plan and rent-to-own let Nigerians buy a home before paying in full. How each route works, the advantages, the risks and the precautions to take before signing.
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.
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.
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.