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₦500B+ Transactions Analyzed
6 Major Cities Coverage
₦125M
Average Lagos Property Price (Q4 2024)
+18.5%
YoY Price Growth (Premium Areas)
12.8%
Average Rental Yield (Lekki)
25,000+
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Lagos

Key Trends

  • Rising demand in the Lekki–Ajah axis due to rapid development and infrastructure projects.
  • Increased short-let listings in Victoria Island and Ikoyi driven by business tourism.
  • Mainland areas like Yaba and Surulere gaining popularity among young professionals.

Active Areas

Lekki Phase 1Lekki Phase 2IkoyiVictoria IslandAjahYabaSurulereIkeja

Abuja (FCT)

Key Trends

  • High rental yields in central districts like Maitama and Asokoro.
  • Growing interest in satellite towns due to affordability and accessibility.
  • Surge in luxury developments in Katampe and Jahi districts.

Active Areas

GwarinpaWuse 2MaitamaLokogomaJabiAsokoroGarkiUtako

Port Harcourt

Key Trends

  • Commercial property surge around Trans-Amadi and GRA driven by oil industry.
  • Increase in off-plan residential projects in emerging areas.
  • Growing demand for serviced apartments in business districts.

Active Areas

Old GRANew GRAPeter Odili RoadTrans-AmadiElelenwoWojiD-LineRumuola

Benin City

Key Trends

  • Steady rise in rental prices in GRA areas due to limited supply.
  • Land banking around Ekenwan and Sapele Road for future development.
  • Increased interest in residential estates and gated communities.

Active Areas

GRASapele RoadEkenwan RoadUgbowoAirport RoadRing RoadUpper SokponbaIkpoba Hill

Trending Locations

1
Lekki, Lagos
2
Maitama, Abuja
3
Old GRA, Port Harcourt
4
Gwarinpa, Abuja
5
GRA, Benin City
6
Bodija, Ibadan
7
Nassarawa GRA, Kano
8
Independence Layout, Enugu
9
Mowe-Ibafo, Ogun

Investment Focus

Short-let Apartments in Lekki & VI – High ROI due to tourist and business influx.

Land Banking in Benin City – Strategic for long-term investment.

Off-plan Projects in Port Harcourt – Cheaper entry points and high resale potential.

Rental Apartments in Lokogoma, Abuja – Rapid development and affordable housing.

Commercial Property in Trans-Amadi – Ideal for industrial and office development.

Market Comparison

Rent vs Buy analysis across major cities

LocationAnnual RentPurchase PriceStrategy
Lagos (Lekki)
₦4,500,000₦95,000,000Buy if staying long-term
Abuja (Gwarinpa)
₦3,000,000₦85,000,000Rent for flexibility
Port Harcourt (GRA)
₦3,800,000₦130,000,000Buy for capital growth
Benin (GRA)
₦2,500,000₦105,000,000Buy for steady appreciation
Ibadan (Bodija)
₦1,800,000₦45,000,000Buy for emerging market gains
Kano (Nassarawa GRA)
₦2,200,000₦55,000,000Buy for northern expansion
Enugu (Independence Layout)
₦2,000,000₦48,000,000Rent for market testing

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