Where Nigerians Are Buying and Renting Property This Week (July 2025 Demand Trends)
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)
