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We’ve been thinking a lot about what it means when you invest in a property: the excitement, the hope, the dreams for your family, the business, your future. And then there’s the part we don’t always talk about so much, the risk. Today, we want to speak honestly, openly, heart‑to‑heart, about how flooding affects house values in Lekki Phase 1, and why that matters to you if you’re looking...

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...

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....

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...

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...

If you’ve been searching high and low for family-friendly neighbourhoods in Lekki Phase 1 where you can raise your kids, enjoy peace of mind, and still watch your land appreciate in value, congratulations, you just landed in the right place! The reality is, every Nigerian family dreams of living in a secured, serene environment where the streets are safe, schools are close by, and property value...

Lagos, Nigeria, is the heartbeat of the country’s real estate scene. As someone who’s been in the game for years with Hanuel Homes, I can tell you it’s a market that never sleeps—full of opportunity if you know where to look. Right now, some neighborhoods are starting to stand out as the next big thing for investors and homebuyers. These are my top five picks for emerging areas in Lagos that are...