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Prime real estate across Lagos Island continues to surge as land values in high-end enclaves like Ikoyi reach historic benchmarks driven by persistent demand, scarce land supply, and FX hedging strategies.
Demand for housing finance increased in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2026, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Rising demand for house-purchase loans and mortgages points to growing interest in formal financing despite continued affordability challenges.
LAPTRUST Imara I-REIT reported a sharp decline in first-half earnings despite higher occupancy across its property portfolio. Falling rental income and lower property values are putting pressure on returns for investors.
Land in Nairobi’s satellite towns has delivered exceptional long-term growth, with KSh1 million invested in 2007 reaching KSh13.71 million by Q2 2026. The performance highlights how infrastructure, population growth and expanding commercial centres are reshaping Kenya’s property market.
Kenya’s property market is seeing growing interest in “space as a service,” allowing owners to generate additional income from underused rooms, apartments, rooftops and event spaces. Book Mahali says its platform now connects more than 500 listings across seven Kenyan cities with short-term users.
Prospective homeowners are being urged to carry out thorough land searches before making payments. The Lands Commission says checking ownership, obtaining a site plan and registering acquired property can help buyers avoid fraud, double sales and costly disputes.
The Central Bank of Nigeria's latest Credit Conditions Survey highlights growing borrower appetite for home equity, mortgages, and consumer financing alongside higher commercial bank loan approval rates.
A surge of new short-let properties in Lagos prime areas is driving up competition and driving down returns, as hosts struggle with rising power, fuel, and maintenance expenses.
Foreign-backed housing deals could help Nigeria build homes at a much faster pace. But industry experts warn that without local developers at the centre, the deals could hurt the very industry they are meant to strengthen.