Buying

You see that tall black gate with shiny gold trimmings? The one with uniformed security men and a beautiful sign that says, "Welcome to Paradise Estate"? We've all driven past it. Some of us even dream about it while stuck in traffic on Lekki-Epe Expressway. The idea of living in a gated estate in Lekki feels like soft life, serene streets, no danfo noise, steady light, clean drainage… But is it...

There’s something about Chevron Lekki that makes you pause and say, “Hmm… maybe this is where I want to live.” If you’ve ever driven through that area, those clean, well-paved roads, the calm ambience even in the middle of Lagos' hustle, you’ve probably felt it too. That quiet whisper that says, “I could see myself here.” At Hanuel Homes, we’ve spent years helping people find homes...

When we think of Ikoyi, what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s not just another part of Lagos. It’s the heartbeat of luxury, the neighborhood where elegance and wealth whisper through the streets. We’ve all passed through that Kingsway Road traffic and stolen glances at the tall gates hiding mansions behind them. Ikoyi is not shy about what it represents; it’s prestige, it’s class, it’s home...

Hey, imagine this with me: you're standing on land in Lekki. The sun is setting, so everything is bathed in an orange and gold glow. You hear the soft waves in the distance, and the palm trees are waving as if they were saying hello. You can already see your children running around, laughing, and you're imagining your dream home right there. It's just perfect, right? More like magic. But the point is...

We can still clearly recall our first drive through Ikoyi. It seemed as though we had entered a completely different area of Lagos because of the serene streets, the towering trees that swayed gently, and the kind of architecture that makes you slow down just to take it all in. However, it became increasingly evident as we dug deeper: Ikoyi is more than one story. The book contains two distinct chapters....

Introduction: Best Places to Live in Lekki So let me paint you a quick picture. It’s a Saturday morning in Lekki. You’ve got your shades on, music is pumping, and you’re cruising down Admiralty Way with the breeze just slapping sense into you. You look around; the fancy cafés, the shiny new estates, people dressed like they’ve got life figured out, and for a second you catch yourself thinking,...

The first time I heard someone ask, “Is Ikoyi safe for tourists?” I remembered an evening years ago when my cousin from the UK visited Lagos. She was nervous, clutching her handbag tight as our Uber wound through the traffic from the airport. She kept whispering, “Hope it’s safe? Hope it’s safe?” But the moment we crossed into Ikoyi, her shoulders dropped. The chaos of the mainland...

A few months ago, Michelle, a vibrant entrepreneur from the UK, leaned against the balcony railing of her new duplex in Lekki Phase 1. Innocent, her gateman, had just handed her a calabash of fresh palm wine, and as she took a sip, she whispered, “I can’t believe I actually own a home here.” That moment? Pure magic. If you’ve ever dreamt of buying property in Nigeria as a foreigner, you know...

INTRODUCTION: Types of Property Ownership Thinking of buying a house in Lagos? Hold that thought… because before you invest a single kobo, you need to understand the Types of Property Ownership that exist here. This isn’t just another real estate lecture;  it’s your shortcut to making secure, smart property decisions that set you up for success. Lagos is full of stories; some are happy...

Introduction: Is Lekki Safe? Is Lekki safe? It’s the first question that crosses your mind when you start thinking of buying a house in Lekki. And honestly, it should be. Because what’s the point of chasing your dreams if you can’t enjoy them in peace? In Lagos, Lekki is the land of big dreams. The luxury estates, the fast-growing developments, the skyrocketing land prices; it all paints a...