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What are Nigerians really searching for this week in the property market?
This July 2025 edition of our Demand Trends report shows where buyers and renters are most active — and what smart investors should be watching.
📌 Table of Contents
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Top Cities by Property Demand
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Most Searched Property Types
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Lagos, Abuja & PH Deep Dive
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My Take: What You Should Do Now
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Quick Investor Tips for July 2025
1. 🔥 Top 10 Cities Nigerians Are Searching This Week
| Rank | City | Demand Index (1–100) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos | 98 | Lekki, Ikorodu 🔥 |
| 2 | Abuja | 93 | Lokogoma, Lugbe 📈 |
| 3 | Port Harcourt | 87 | GRA Phase 3 rentals ↑ |
| 4 | Ibadan | 78 | Akobo, Ring Road rising |
| 5 | Asaba | 71 | Diaspora traffic surging |
| 6 | Abeokuta | 69 | Land flips & BRR demand |
| 7 | Enugu | 66 | Hostels, apartments boom |
| 8 | Calabar | 62 | Shortlet demand bouncing |
| 9 | Uyo | 58 | Quiet but consistent |
| 10 | Warri | 56 | Land sales gaining pace |
Data source: PropertyPro.ng, NigeriaPropertyCentre.com, internal analytics
2. 🏘 Most Searched Property Types This Week
| Property Type | Why It’s Hot |
|---|---|
| 2-Bed Flats | Affordable for middle-income earners |
| Duplexes (4-bed) | Diaspora & Airbnb returns |
| Self-Contains | Student towns like Zaria, Nsukka, Enugu |
| Plots of Land | ₦2M–₦5M range selling fast in Ogun, Oyo |
3. 🔍 Lagos, Abuja, and PH Deep Dive
Lagos:
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Hot Areas: Lekki Phase 2, Sangotedo, Ikorodu
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Trend: Buyers prefer gated estates and affordable flats under ₦35M
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My Note: Inspect land in Ikorodu now — prices are still low but rising
Abuja:
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Hot Areas: Lokogoma, Apo, Lugbe
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Trend: Duplex and 3-bed flats for diaspora buyers
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My Note: Strong rental demand near diplomatic zones
Port Harcourt:
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Hot Areas: GRA Phases 2 & 3
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Trend: Rentals dominate demand, especially for professionals
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My Note: BRR strategies work well here with strong ROI
4. 💬 My Take: What You Should Do Now
Based on this week’s demand, here’s what I’d do:
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✅ Landbank in Abeokuta or Warri — prices still 50% below market
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✅ Flip flats in Asaba — diaspora demand is hot
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✅ Buy 2-bed apartments in Ikorodu — rent fast, low entry
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✅ List hostels in Enugu or Zaria — student season coming
5. 🧠 Quick Tips for Property Investors This July
✅ Use Google Trends to track property search traffic
✅ Focus on under-₦35M properties — highest buyer interest
✅ If buying land, prioritize titles + access roads
✅ Watch diaspora-friendly areas (Asaba, Abuja, Lekki)
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