Ikoyi & Banana Island
Old trees, embassies and quiet closes. Banana Island’s gated waterfront sits just off its shore.
Osa Realty
Lagos homes on the lagoon
We sell and let houses and apartments in Ikoyi, Banana Island, Victoria Island, Lekki and Eko Atlantic, and check every title before you pay.
See the homesFour shores of one lagoon
Every home we sell sits on the water or a short walk from it. Each shore has its own pace, its own price and its own drive to work.
Victoria Island
Offices, restaurants and the beach at Oniru.
Lekki
Newer estates and more room for the money, across the Link Bridge.
Eko Atlantic
A new city on land won from the sea.
By road or by water
In Lagos the drive decides where you live. Tell us where you work and the map draws each shore’s trip at 8am.
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| From | 8am | 9pm | Ferry |
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| Ikoyi & Banana Island | 30 min | 12 min | 15 min |
| Victoria Island | 40 min | 15 min | 20 min |
| Lekki | 75 min | 25 min | 35 min |
| Eko Atlantic | 35 min | 15 min | None |
Typical door-to-door times from our own trips. Ferries run from Falomo, Five Cowries and Ebute Ojo to CMS.
Homes on our books this month
More on the book
Photos and a live video walkthrough of these homes on request. Dollar figures at ₦1,500 to $1; rents are per year, usually paid one year ahead.
| Home | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|
| To rent | 3-bed apartment, Gerrard Road, Ikoyi | ₦45m a year $30k |
| To rent | 4-bed apartment, Banana Island | ₦85m a year $56.7k |
| To rent | 2-bed serviced flat, Adeola Odeku, VI | ₦32m a year $21.3k |
| For sale | 4-bed semi-detached, Lekki Phase 1 | ₦420m $280k |
| To rent | 3-bed terrace, Chevron Drive, Lekki | ₦12m a year $8k |
| For sale | 3-bed apartment, Ocean Parade, Eko Atlantic | ₦1.1bn $733k |
| To rent | 2-bed apartment, Marina District, Eko Atlantic | ₦38m a year $25.3k |
Before you pay a kobo
- Certificate of Occupancy verified
- Governor’s consent traced
- Survey plan charted on the map
- Land registry search filed
- Our lawyer’s report, in writing
Most disputes over Lagos property start with the papers, not the building. Before any money moves, we check the title chain at the Lands Registry in Alausa and plot the survey against the state map. We confirm the land is not under government acquisition and put our lawyer’s findings in writing. If anything is unclear, we tell you to walk away.
What lands in your inbox
- Title type C of O, consent or deed
- Registry search Alausa, dated and stamped
- Survey coordinates Checked against the state map
- Acquisition status Free, excised or committed
- Our advice Proceed, renegotiate or walk away
Buying from London or Houston
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First, a call
A video call in your evening. What you want, what you can spend, and whether the home is for living in, letting or both.
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Then a shortlist
Five to eight homes within a week, each with its papers summarised before you fall for the view.
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Walkthroughs on video
We walk each home live on WhatsApp video, open the taps, test the generator and film the street at rush hour.
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The title search
Registry search, survey check and consent history, done by our lawyer and sent to you as one report.
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Your offer
We negotiate in naira or dollars. Your deposit is held in a solicitor’s client account, never by us.
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Signing at a distance
Deed of assignment and power of attorney signed at a Nigerian embassy or with a notary near you.
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Keys, or a tenant
We collect the keys, register Governor’s consent and, if you wish, find a tenant and manage the home.
What people ask first
- Office: 14 Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi
- Monday to Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–3pm
- Viewings any day, by appointment
Can I buy if I live outside Nigeria?
Yes. Nigerians abroad buy the same way as residents. Foreign nationals can hold a lease of up to 99 years, usually through a Nigerian company. We introduce you to a lawyer who does this every week.
What is a C of O, and do I need one?
A Certificate of Occupancy is the state’s grant of the right to occupy land. Homes with a C of O or a registered Governor’s consent are the safest to buy; we tell you plainly when a home has neither.
How is rent paid?
Most landlords ask for one year in advance, some for two. We negotiate quarterly or six-monthly terms where we can, especially for company lets.
What are your fees?
On a sale, 5% of the price, paid by the seller unless agreed otherwise. On a let, 10% of the first year’s rent. Legal and agreement fees are charged by the lawyer, separately and in writing.
Can I pay in dollars?
Many sellers on the island price in dollars and accept either currency. Every listing shows both figures so you can compare at a glance.
Will you look after the home after I buy?
Yes. We let and manage homes for owners abroad: tenants, rent collection, repairs and the generator, with a statement every quarter.
Come and see us
14 Alfred Rewane RoadIkoyi, Lagos
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 – 18:00 |
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| Saturday | 10:00 – 15:00 |
| Sunday | Viewings only |