Real estate in Nigeria is a huge market, but heavily targeted by scammers. Every week, someone in major cities loses millions to fake land sales or forged documents. Most Nigerian real estate scams follow a predictable pattern. With basic discipline, you can avoid them. Follow these steps. Know the scams you’re actually up against Start […]
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10 Mistakes Tenants Make When Renting a Property (And How to Avoid Them)
Finding a decent place to rent in Nigeria is hard work. This is true whether you’re in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, or elsewhere. House hunting consumes weekends. Agents chase you for “inspection fees.” Once you spot a place you like, the rush to “pay quickly before another person takes it” is real. That urgency leads […]
Who Pays the Tenement Rate in Nigeria — Landlord or Tenant?
Confusion often arises over who pays the tenement rate in Nigeria. It depends on the property location and the tenancy agreement. Understanding this begins with defining the tenement rate, noting how Lagos differs, and considering changes from the Land Use Charge Law 2020. To help clarify, let’s break down how the rules differ across key […]