The diaspora targeting strategy is genuinely underutilised and the numbers justify it. Nigerians abroad are often sitting on foreign exchange and actively looking for secure investments back home. A simple Facebook campaign targeted at Nigerian communities in the UK and Canada at a modest budget can reach buyers with more purchasing power than…[Read more]

The self-help eviction point is critical. I have seen landlords remove doors, disconnect electricity, and show up with area boys to intimidate tenants into leaving without a court order. Every single one of those actions is unlawful and the tenant has a right to sue for damages. Document everything the moment a landlord begins acting outside the law.

The flooding question is one I cannot stress enough. I bought a property in 2020 without asking this and discovered during the first rainy season that the entire ground floor flooded badly. The agent showed me the house in the dry season and I never thought to ask. That single oversight cost me almost ₦2 million in remediation work. Always ask a…[Read more]

The cleaning schedule point is the one that breaks most shared apartments in Nigeria. Everyone agrees informally at the start that they will keep things clean and within two months the kitchen has become a battlefield. Write it down, assign specific days, and review it every month. Informal agreements about cleaning do not survive contact with…[Read more]

The Lekki-Epe corridor is where the smartest money is going right now and the infrastructure story around that axis is very real. The deep sea port is operational, the refinery is running, and the airport is coming. Anyone who buys land or property there today is buying into a corridor that is still in its early appreciation phase. The window will…[Read more]

The Cosgrove smart community concept is what Nigerian real estate has been waiting for. Automation and smart security integrated into the estate design from day one is a different level from what most developers are offering. The price point is not for everyone but the product genuinely justifies the premium for the right buyer.

Agreeing on the damage resolution process before anything breaks is genuinely wise advice that almost nobody does. I lost ₦45,000 from my caution deposit because one roommate broke the bathroom mirror and everyone suddenly had amnesia about who did it. A simple written agreement at the start would have resolved that entire situation before it b…[Read more]

The power supply confirmation point is something every first-time visitor to Port Harcourt needs to hear. I have stayed in GRA apartments that looked excellent online but had inconsistent generator supply and charged guests separately for diesel. Always ask specifically what the power arrangement is and who pays for fuel before you confirm any booking.

The video call tour tip is something every first-time shortlet guest needs to take seriously. I have seen people pay for apartments that looked nothing like the photos when they arrived. Always insist on a live video walkthrough before you send any money, regardless of how professional the listing looks.

The group travel argument is the one that convinces people the fastest. I did the math for a recent trip to Lagos with four colleagues. Three hotel rooms would have cost us almost ₦900,000 for four nights. We found a three-bedroom shortlet in Lekki for ₦420,000 for the same period. Bigger space, better facilities, and we saved nearly half the money.

Finally a guide with actual prices! I’m relocating to Abuja for 3 months and was completely lost. Jabi sounds perfect for me.

The part about physical inspection is so critical. A friend of mine paid a deposit on a flat in Ajah after seeing photos. When he finally went to view it, the property belonged to someone else entirely and the “agent” had vanished. The photos were stolen from a legitimate listing. Never pay before you see it in person.