What does African Land do?

African Land is a full-service real estate investment advisory firm. We help investors buy, develop, rent, and manage property across Africa, with offices in Lagos, Accra, and London.

Which countries does African Land operate in?

We primarily operate in Nigeria and Ghana, with advisory services covering Kenya, South Africa, and other sub-Saharan African markets.

Can overseas investors buy property in Africa through African Land?

Yes. We specialise in helping diaspora and international investors acquire and manage African property remotely. We handle sourcing, legal due diligence, refurbishment, and ongoing management.

Does African Land offer joint ventures with landowners?

Yes. We structure and facilitate joint ventures between landowners in Africa and developers or investors, covering legal arrangements, profit sharing, and project management.

Does African Land have a construction training school?

Yes. The African Land Building and Construction Training Institute offers certification programmes for construction workers and site managers across Africa.

Can I hire vehicles or heavy machinery through African Land?

Yes. We facilitate the hire and lease of transport vehicles and heavy construction machinery for projects across Africa.

How do I invest in African real estate through African Land?

Book a Zoom consultation at african.land/book-a-zoom-meeting, or email enquiry@africanland.net. We offer direct property acquisition, managed sales, and pooled investment fund options.

Invest in a property

A fully managed way to own prime rental property in West Africa.

We maximise investors' returns in the Prime West-African Property rental sector — handling everything from sourcing and refurbishment to letting and management. You own the asset; we run it. Ideal for offshore landlords who want the returns without the day-to-day.

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How it works

From first call to first rent — one team, three stages.

A typical single-property journey runs about 16–20 weeks. Here's the whole path, and roughly how long each stage takes.

Stage 01

Sourcing & Acquisition

2–4 weeks

Stage 02

Refurbishment & Design

8–12 weeks

Stage 03

Letting & Management

4+ weeks, then ongoing

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Stage 01

Sourcing & Acquisition

2–4 weeks

We define the brief and secure the right asset at the right price — the whole purchase run for you.

Stage 02

Refurbishment & Design

8–12 weeks

Transformed to a boutique hotel-style standard on a fixed price, furnished and styled.

Stage 03

Letting & Management

4+ weeks, then ongoing

Tenanted, referenced and managed in-house for hands-off income at 94%+ occupancy.

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Wk 0–4

Sourcing & Acquisition 2–4 weeks

Unlike other real estate agents who act for the seller, AL acts for you, the buyer. We screen the whole Prime West-African Property (PWAP) market for the best properties, negotiate the best possible price and manage the whole purchase process.

Outline your investment objectives and property requirements.
AL will help refine your brief, taking into account your budget, taxes, costs and fees.
Agree a date to view potential properties.
Using our extensive contacts, we source the best on and off market opportunities.
We compile a recommended shortlist including costs and anticipated returns.2 weeks
Meet AL for a tour of properties, followed by an in depth discussion.
Having made your choice, AL’s Acquisitions team negotiate the most competitive purchase price.1 week
AL manage the entire acquisition process, coordinating lawyers, mortgage brokers and tax advisors.
AL deals with all the issues that arise, providing regular updates.4 weeks
When legals and mortgage offer are finalised, contracts are exchanged, normally with a 10% deposit.
Legal completion date is agreed, normally around 4 weeks later.4 weeks

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Wk 4–16

Refurbishment & Design 8–12 weeks

As project manager and design consultant, AL provides detailed specifications and fixed price quotes, completes works on time and to budget, then furnishes each property in a boutique ‘hotel-style’ look so it can be let quickly.

Following exchange, AL’s Refurbishment team draw up specification of works and get approved contractors to tender.
We provide you with a detailed proposal and fixed price quote within the budget estimate at shortlist stage.
Works begin immediately once approvals are obtained and finish within 7 – 8 weeks for a one bedroom unit.8 weeks
For a two bedroom unit, it takes 11 – 12 weeks. For larger projects, a fixed time schedule is agreed.4 weeks
As soon as works are complete, the property is furnished and styled by AL’s interior designers ready for rental.1 week

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Wk 16–20+

Letting & Management 4+ weeks, then ongoing

Our key objective is the highest returns and best quality tenant, as quickly as possible. AL proactively market so flats let quickly and our occupancy rates run in excess of 94%. AL specialises in acting for off-shore landlords.

AL’s Lettings team market your property through internet & industry platforms, relocation agents & HR contacts.
Rental offers received are negotiated and prospective tenants referenced and interviewed.4 weeks
AL recommend the best offer to you and draw up the tenancy agreement.
AL assists with all compliance matters, assists with tenant move-in and other checks such as inventories.
The property is closely managed by AL’s Property Management team, contacting you only if necessary.
Rents are promptly remitted to you and supporting statements provided.

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Built for offshore landlords

Hands-off income, kept full.

Boutique-quality refurbishment and active management are how we keep properties occupied and income flowing — wherever in the world you happen to live.

Target occupancy across the managed portfolio

94%+

target occupancy rate

Managed stages, fully in-house

16–20 wks

Typical time to first rent

10%

Deposit at exchange of contracts

Focus markets — Accra & Lagos

Rental yield calculator

Model the numbers on your own terms.

Drag the sliders to see how purchase price, refurbishment and rent shape your yield and net income. Figures are illustrative — a starting point for a real conversation.

Purchase price$100,000

Refurbishment budget$25,000

Monthly rent$1,200

Running costs (of rent)20%

Occupancy94%

Your illustrative return

Based on the inputs on the left

Total invested

$125,000

Net annual income

$10,829

Gross yield

11.5%

Net yield

8.7%

Projected value in 5 years · at ~8%/yr*

$183,660

Net yield8.7% of 12%

*Illustrative only — not a forecast, quote or offer. Assumes ~8% p.a. capital growth applied to total invested. Past performance is not a guide to future returns; capital is at risk. This is not financial advice.

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Beyond the purchase

More ways we help you own in Africa.

The same in-house team supports you well beyond a single buy-to-let.

Home-seeker & concierge

Finding, acquiring, refurbishing and designing a home to live in — plus concierge care for periodic-use properties, from bill payment to staff management.

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Managed sales

When it's time to divest, we represent you — leveraging our networks to achieve a quick sale at the best achievable price.

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Real estate advisory

Strategic portfolio consultation — renovation projects, disposal strategy and how to position your holdings for the long term.

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Case studies

How it works in practice.

Case study

Serviced Apartments Investment

AL’s tailored service means we help investors make purchase decisions to maximise their future returns. Given our client’s budget, they were able to acquire a mixed-use building or block of...

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