Top 5 Real Estate Blogs and Podcasts in Nigeria to Follow
Introduction: How I Learned Real Estate Without Paying for Courses When I started, I had no mentor. I made costly mistakes because I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Then I discovered Nigerian real estate blogs and podcasts. They became my free MBA. In this article, I’ll share the top 5 resources I follow religiously, […]
How to Negotiate Rent Like a Pro in Nigeria
Introduction: I Was Paying ₦300k Extra Because I Didn’t Negotiate For three years, I rented a flat in Surulere for ₦1.8M per year. When I moved out, the new tenant told me he was paying ₦1.5M. I asked how. He said, “I negotiated.” That conversation cost me ₦900k over three years – money I could […]
The Future of Real Estate in Nigeria: 2030 Outlook
Introduction: What Will Nigerian Real Estate Look Like in 2030? I’ve been in real estate for over a decade, and I’ve never seen as much change as in the last five years. Technology, demographics, and government policies are reshaping the market. In this article, I’ll share my predictions for 2030 based on current trends, data […]
Property Appreciation Trends in Abuja (2020‑2025)
Introduction: The Plot I Bought for ₦2.5M Now Worth ₦15M In 2019, I bought a 500 sqm plot in Kubwa Extension for ₦2.5 million. Everyone told me I was crazy – “Kubwa is too far,” they said. Today, that same plot is valued at over ₦15 million. That’s a 500% increase in six years. Abuja’s real estate […]
A Guide to Nigerian Property Tax: What Owners Must Pay
Introduction: I Almost Got My Property Seized for Unpaid Taxes Three years ago, I received a letter from the Lagos State Government threatening to seal my apartment because I hadn’t paid Land Use Charge for two years. I didn’t even know I was supposed to pay. I thought property tax was for commercial buildings only. […]