Lagos Mainland is buzzing with demand—population growth, new rail lines, and a shortage of quality housing keep prices on a steady climb. In early 2026, mainland areas like Surulere, Yaba, Ikeja, Oshodi and the Agege‑Oshodi corridor are seeing price gains of 10‑15 % per year, with mid‑size apartments and terraces out‑performing larger detached homes. That upward momentum creates a sweet spot for property‑flipping: buy low, renovate smart, and sell into a market that is hungry for modern, well‑located units. Here is a quick profit playbook for property flipping on the mainland:
- Spot high‑growth neighborhoods: Focus on neighborhoods with infrastructure upgrades like red line rail stations, improved road networks, upcoming commercial hubs and 24/7 electricity. Surulere, Yaba and Ikeja seem to fall into this category. Agege‑Oshodi offers low entry prices and rapid connectivity improvements. These areas consistently deliver over 19.5% annual appreciation, making them ideal for quick flips.
- Buy below market value: Target distressed assets, foreclosures, or motivated sellers like grand children who live abroad and want to dispose their inherited properties. One can also leverage on bank auctions and thorough too-good-to-be-true prices on property‑listing platforms like PropertyPro and Jiji. Aim for at least 20‑30 % discount to current market comps; this buffer covers renovation costs and protects profit margins.
- Renovate for maximum ROI: Prioritize cost‑effective renovations can boost resale value: modern kitchen cabinets, updated bathrooms, fresh paint, and improved lightings. Stick to local materials and hire reliable contractors to keep budgets tight. Over‑renovating with luxury finishes that don’t match neighborhood price points can deprive you of good profit.
- Handle legal due‑diligence: Verify title documents—Certificate of Occupancy, Governor’s Consent, and Deed of Assignment—before purchase. Work with a real‑estate lawyer to avoid scams and ensure clean title transfer, which speeds up resale and builds buyer confidence.
- Market and price strategically: For us at Blue Earth Properties, we have developed a marketing strategy called Blitz Marketing; it helps us sell properties within 60 days or less. Our strategy also include selling at premium to the higher bidder as most times, we always have truck-load of potential buyers through our Blitz Marketing Strategy (BMS).
- Finance wisely: This is where you happen to come into the picture. We give our investment partners to contribute into the pool funds to carry out our property flipping projects. With our Blitz Marketing Strategy (BMS) that allows us to flip properties every 60 days or less, our investment partners are guaranteed up 30% to 50 % returns on investment (ROI) on the many properties we flip.
Bottom line: With the right location, a keen eye for undervalued properties, disciplined renovation spending, and solid legal groundwork, Blue Earth Properties has developed a unique strategy to property flipping on Lagos Mainland that can yield 30‑50 % returns within a year. To partner with us and earn up to 50% returns on property flipping, CLICK HERE
About the Author
Dr. Alfred Ijimakinwa is a real estate investors and brokers with several years of experience in the property flipping business on Lagos Mainland. To know more about him, CLICK HERE