Lagos Rent: The Real Cost of Moving In

You see a fine mini-flat online for ₦800,000. You have ₦850,000 in your account. You are ready to move, right? Wrong.

In Lagos, the "Rent" is just the beginning. If you don't budget for the extra non-refundable fees, you go chop breakfast.

The Usual Suspects

• Agency Fee: Usually 10% or 20% paid to the agent who showed you the house.
• Legal/Agreement Fee: Another 10% for the "Lawyer" to print a standard tenancy agreement.
• Caution Fee: Reliable damage deposit (that you might never see again).
• Service Charge: For security, generator, and cleaning.

Before you commit to that ₦800k house, check the Total Package.

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