Nigeria: Real Estate

Nigeria's real estate market is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2026, with new laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements reshaping how property deals are structured and executed. From the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 to mandatory LASRERA registration, understanding these changes is critical for investors, developers, and first-time buyers looking to navigate this evolving landscape successfully.

The Nigerian Supreme Court has clarified a critical aspect of tenancy law: accepting rent after issuing a Notice to Quit does not automatically invalidate the eviction notice.

The Lagos State Government has approved a revised Fair Market Value (FMV) 2026 that will fundamentally reshape property valuation and transaction costs across the state. This update affects undeveloped land, residential properties, and all government property-related transactions, requiring buyers, sellers, and developers to recalibrate their financial planning and compliance strategies.

A Lagos landlord invested years and millions in constructing a 4-unit apartment block, only to face the critical challenge of finding trustworthy tenants. Through comprehensive tenant screening, document verification...

Most families are not unstructured. In fact, they have several thoughtful steps over time. So, I find a business has been built & grows. Properties are acquired and held through different entities.

Disputes are inevitable in every relationship; they may be civil, commercial, or domestic in nature. In Nigeria, where the court system often faces significant delays due to backlogged...

An Extract of Title is a document usually issued by the Registrar of Titles to the holder of a registered title document who has misplaced their title document.

In Nigeria, falling in love with a property is easy. But avoiding heartbreak after shelling out your hard-earned cash? That is the tricky part.

One of the most common causes of property litigation today is the lack of proper communication between property owners and their beneficiaries.