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Buying Guide

What service charge in Lagos actually covers, and what it should not

Service charge is the least understood line in a Lagos tenancy. Here is how to read one, what figure looks reasonable per square metre, and the charges you should push back on.

Nathaniel Uriri · 4 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Renting

Service charge in Abuja estates, and why it varies so much

Abuja service charges range more widely than Lagos ones for reasons that are mostly structural. Here is what drives the difference and what to ask before you commit.

Nathaniel Uriri · 18 Feb 2026 · 1 min read