Diaspora buyers drive property prices in Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island -Arrowhead Homes CEO
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Verified Synthesis~222s readIn 2026, properties in Ikoyi and Victoria Island offer net long-let yields of about 3% to 5%, while short-lets can generate between 7% and 10%. Rising property prices, high financing costs and shifting buyer preferences are reshaping investment decisions in Lagos’ real estate market.
Context & Background
- ✦Investors and prospective homeowners are increasingly weighing acquisition costs against rental income, potential appreciation and the expenses of maintaining properties.
Key Figures & Named Entities
dollars,:Nigerians abroad buy in dollars, driving prices in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki Phase 1.2025:Lagos had approximately 17.1 million people in 2025 and a deficit of 3.4 million housing units.10%:Diaspora and high-end buyers generally seek off-plan two- to three-bedroom apartments valued at N250 million to over N1 billion in Eko Atlantic, Ikoyi and Victoria Island, targeting appreciation of 10% to 18%.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- In 2026, properties in Ikoyi and Victoria Island offer net long-let yields of about 3% to 5%, while short-lets can generate between 7% and 10%.
- Rising property prices, high financing costs and shifting buyer preferences are reshaping investment decisions in Lagos’ real estate market.
- Investors and prospective homeowners are increasingly weighing acquisition costs against rental income, potential appreciation and the expenses of maintaining properties.
Key Facts:dollars,: Nigerians abroad buy in dollars, driving prices in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki Phase 1.2025: Lagos had approximately 17.1 million people in 2025 and a deficit of 3.4 million housing units.10%: Diaspora and high-end buyers generally seek off-plan two- to three-bedroom apartments valued at N250 million to over N1 billion in Eko Atlantic, Ikoyi and Victoria Island, targeting appreciation of 10% to 18%.2023: Investors are also drawn to Epe and Ibeju-Lekki, where plots that sold for N3.5 million to N6 million in 2023 now cost N8 million to N18 million.
Editorial Excerpt
In this exclusive interview with Nairametrics, Temidayo Ademosu, Founder and CEO of Arrowhead Homes and Properties, a real estate company operating in Lagos, Ogun and other parts of the South-West, shares his assessment of the market.
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In 2026, properties in Ikoyi and Victoria Island offer net long-let yields of about 3% to 5%, while short-lets can generate between 7% and 10%.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Ikeja, Victoria Island, Lagos State.
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Nigerians abroad buy in dollars, driving prices in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki Phase 1.
