Roy Ashmoore

If you understand the history of Abuja real estate, you know that the biggest fortunes weren’t made in Maitama or Asokoro after they were developed. They were made in places like Guzape and Lokogoma just before the major roads were completed. 2026 is that year for Apo Wasa.

With the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) re-awarding and fast-tracking the Apo-Karshi Expressway for completion this year, Wasa is no longer "the outskirts." It is now the strategic gateway connecting the city center to the southern corridor.

For over a decade, the Apo-Karshi road was a dream. In late 2025, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, revoked the old contract and re-awarded it to SCC Nigeria Limited with a mandate for 2026 completion. This road will cut commute times from 2 hours to 20 minutes, instantly doubling land values.

Also, the proximity to the "Outer Southern Expressway" (OSEX)Crystal Estate is just 5 minutes from the 10-lane OSEX. This is the "Superhighway" of Abuja. When a property is this close to a 10-lane expressway, it isn't just a home; it's a high-yield asset.

Ownership at Crystal Estate comes with a verified FCDA Right of Occupancy (R of O). In the Abuja master plan, Wasa is a designated "Phase 3" development area, meaning your investment is protected by the government’s urban expansion scheme.

The presale for this estate (Crystal Estate) is currently on and will end on the 31st of March.


You would want to be amongst the first to lock in on this right? Especially if you are one who loves corners plots.

Apo Wasa beckons!

Call me now to lock in on plots before presale ends.

4 days ago | [YT] | 2

Roy Ashmoore

Talk about FAST development, and you're talking about Hutu Exclusive.

Gone from an 118 hectares of land to serious developments going on there in!

The Maisonnette, club house, internal access roads, Olympic sized swimming pool, golf course, football pitch, and lots more!

The property has also obtained a C of O in the past 6 months, and has gone from 6 Million to 11 million Naira, and will soon hit the next price point.

For a project that will contain 8000 units of houses, and 500sqm plots are almost sold out? That's to tell you how fast people are investing in Hutu.

It has gotten to that point where 'waiting and watching' is very expensive.

Reach out now to invest as well.

#abujarealestate

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

Roy Ashmoore

It’s not the difficult to own/invest (in) a property in Nigeria, especially Abuja.

There’s a simple framework to it and it is called the D-B-C-D-A framework.

You have to:

Decide
Budget
Consult
Do Due Diligence (DDD)
Act

There’s more to each of these.

You can get a discovery call session with me to help you get started.

Your fears will be doused, and clarity gained after a call session.

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Roy Ashmoore

Let’s be real: When you’re living abroad, the "next big thing" back home usually reaches you only after the prices have already spiked. By the time the hype hits your WhatsApp groups, the real profit has already been made.

If you’re chasing "hot areas," you’re not investing—you’re following the crowd. And distance makes following the crowd a very dangerous game.

Smart investors don't buy because a neighborhood is "trendy." They buy because the math makes sense. While trends fade, infrastructure and demographics are permanent.

To see 10–25% annual growth, you need to stop looking at what's popular and start looking at:

1. Infrastructure Pipelines: Where are the new highways, ports, or rail links actually being built? (Follow the government's money, not the influencer's post).

2. Population Migration: Where are people actually moving for work? Demand follows rooftops.

3. Long-term Utility: Is this land a "speculative flip," or does it solve a housing/commercial need that will exist in 10 years?


Distance requires strategy, not trends. You didn't work this hard in the Diaspora to lose your capital on a "hype" project that lacks a foundation.

Build wealth that lasts. Invest in data, stay for the growth.

#investforwealth
#wealthcreation
#abujarealestate

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Roy Ashmoore

The Biggest Land Mistake Nigerians in Diaspora Keep Making

In Nigeria, land is not one-size-fits-all, and treating it that way is costly.

There is:
• Titled land
• Government land
• Family or ancestral land

Here is a fact many people only learn after losing money:

Land disputes account for a significant portion of court cases in Nigeria, and a large percentage of these disputes arise from poorly transferred family or ancestral land, or wrong documentation.

For diaspora buyers, distance increases the risk for you a lot!!!

Being away means relying on second-hand information, unverified sellers, and incomplete documents.

For instance, you, a Nigerian professional living abroad purchases land through a relative, relying on verbal assurances and unsigned agreements. Two years later, it turns out that the land purchased was under the wrong zoning. You’ve lost both the land and years in legal battles.

Another common scenario involves land sold cheaply to multiple buyers using photocopied or forged documents, especially in fast-growing areas. Many diaspora investors only discover the problem when they are ready to build.

The lesson is simple.

Cheap land is often the most expensive mistake. But I should add: IF you use someone whose goal is to make money and does not have your best interest at heart.

The best of investors do not chase price.
They verify ownership, confirm title, and ensure proper transfer before sending money.

Be guided.

#abujarealestate
#landsinabuja

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Roy Ashmoore

Before you send money home…
Pause for a second.

Ask yourself one important question
Why am I buying this property?

People buy property for different reasons, such as:
• Planning to return home someday
• Creating rental income
• Land banking for the future
• Preserving long-term wealth

None is wrong.

But you must know your own reason.

Many diaspora mistakes happen because:
1. Emotion leads first… and purpose comes later.
2. Family pressure.
3. Fear of missing out.

Urgency without clarity; that’s how costly decisions are made.

Confusion can cost you a lot, but purpose removes confusion.

When you know why you’re buying, you know what to buy, where to buy, and when to buy.

Clarity saves money.

If you’re in the diaspora and thinking of buying property in Nigeria…

Don’t rush.

Get clarity first.

Send me a message OR
Follow me for practical real estate guidance

#abujarealestate

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

Roy Ashmoore

If You Live Abroad and Want to Buy Property in Nigeria…

Living abroad doesn’t make Nigerian real estate risky.
Buying without structure does.

Most Diaspora investors don’t lose money because they lack funds.
They lose money because distance replaces verification.

Over the next few days, I’ll share how Diaspora professionals can buy property in Nigeria—clearly, calmly, and without regret.

Property ownership should feel intentional.
Not uncertain.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Roy Ashmoore

A Step-by-Step Guide to Acquiring Property in Nigeria (Without Regret, Stress, or Stories You’ll Be Ashamed to Tell)

If you’re a young professional or Nigerian in the Diaspora, chances are you’ve thought about owning property “back home.”

Maybe it’s for:

Long-term wealth

A retirement plan

Passive income

Or simply the pride of saying “I have land in Nigeria”

Yet, despite the desire, many people pause.

Because we’ve all heard the stories:

“The land was sold to three people.”

“Family members took over the property.”

“Omo, I sent money for years and nothing happened.”

You’re not paranoid. You’re informed.

According to industry reports, real estate remains one of the most secure long-term investments in Nigeria, with land in fast-growing urban corridors appreciating between 10–25% annually, depending on location. Yet, poor due diligence is still the number-one reason investors lose money.

This guide exists so your story doesn’t become one of those cautionary tales.

1. Get Clear on Why You’re Buying (This Shapes Every Other Decision)

Before looking at prices or locations, ask yourself one honest question:

What role should this property play in my life?

Is it:

A future home?

A rental income stream?

A land-banking play (buy now, build later)?

A legacy asset?

Why this matters:

A rental property demands infrastructure and accessibility.

Land banking rewards patience and strategic location.

A future home prioritizes security, planning approval, and livability.

Many buyers fail not because they chose “bad land,” but because they chose the wrong land for their goal.

2. Understand the Nigerian Property Landscape (Not All Land Is Equal)

Here’s a truth many marketers won’t tell you:

Cheap land is often expensive in the long run.

In Nigeria, land typically falls into categories such as:

Freehold (with valid title)

Government-allocated land

Family or ancestral land

Statistically, over 60% of land disputes in urban Nigeria originate from improperly transferred family land.

What this means for you:

Titles matter more than price.

Documentation protects you when memories fade and families expand.

If a deal sounds too flexible, that’s often where trouble lives.

3. Location Is Not Just About “Hot Areas” — It’s About Trajectory

Young investors often ask: “Where is booming right now?”

A better question is:
“Where will people want to live and do business in 5–10 years?”

Smart investors look for:

Infrastructure projects (roads, rail, airports)

Population migration trends

Government development plans

Proximity to commercial hubs

Historically, early buyers in emerging corridors outperform late buyers in already-saturated locations, even when starting with smaller budgets.

The goal is not hype.
The goal is timing.

4. Documentation: The Part Everyone Hates, but Everyone Needs

Let’s be clear:

If documentation is unclear, everything else is irrelevant.

At minimum, you should understand:

What title exists on the land

Whether it’s verifiable with government records

What documents will be transferred to you

Many Diaspora investors lose money not because the land was fake, but because they trusted updates instead of verification.

Peace of mind isn’t emotional—it’s legal.

5. Never Buy Property in Nigeria Alone (Distance Is a Risk Factor)

This is especially important if you live abroad.

Distance introduces:

Information gaps

Delayed decisions

Over-reliance on relatives or “trusted friends”

While family intentions may be pure, real estate is a professional transaction, not a favor-based one.

The most successful investors work with:

People who understand the terrain

Systems that allow transparency

Processes that don’t rely on goodwill alone

When structure replaces assumptions, outcomes improve.

6. Budget Beyond the Land (Smart Investors Plan for the Invisible Costs)

Your purchase price is not your final cost.

Depending on the transaction, you may need to account for:

Survey and documentation processing

Legal fees

Development levies

Security or fencing

Future infrastructure contributions

Professionals plan for this upfront.
Regret usually comes when buyers discover costs after emotions have settled.

7. Think Long-Term, Not Emotional (Property Rewards Patience)

The most powerful real estate portfolios in Nigeria weren’t built overnight.

They were built by people who:

Bought strategically

Verified relentlessly

Held patiently

Expanded intentionally

If you’re young, time is your unfair advantage.
If you’re in the Diaspora, currency leverage is your edge.
If you’re informed, risk becomes manageable.

A Final Thought (From One Investor to Another)

Owning property in Nigeria shouldn’t feel like gambling.

It should feel like:

Clarity instead of confusion

Confidence instead of fear

Progress instead of stories you avoid telling

The difference is rarely luck.

It’s guidance, process, and having someone who understands both the emotional weight and the technical details of property ownership in Nigeria.

When you’re ready to move from thinking to acting, the right conversations tend to find the right people.

And the right property decisions?
They start with understanding—before signatures.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

Roy Ashmoore

Thinking of Investing in Nigerian Real Estate? Read This First.

If you live in Nigeria or in the diaspora and you’re considering buying land or property here, this is the one thing you must understand:
Real estate rewards clarity, not urgency.

Before you buy anything, always answer these 5 questions clearly.

1. What exactly am I buying?

Is it land, a house, an off-plan project, or a commercial property?
And more importantly: what problem does this property solve for me — living, renting, resale, or long-term holding?

If you can’t explain why you’re buying it in one sentence, pause.


2. Who truly owns the land?

In Nigerian real estate, documents matter more than promises.

Ask about:

- Ownership history
- Title status (FCDA, C of O, R of O, Gazette, etc.)
- Survey and layout approval

A good deal with bad documentation is not a deal.


3. Where is the location going, not just where it is today?

The best properties are rarely in the “finished” areas.

They are in places with:

- Access roads
- Government interest
- Nearby infrastructure
- Long-term growth potential

Location is about direction, not noise.


4. What is the exit or income plan?

Ask yourself:

- Can this property be rented easily?
- Can it be resold in 3–5 years?
- Does it suit the market around it?

Smart investors don’t just buy property.
They buy options.


5. Who am I buying through?

Your agent or consultant matters as much as the property itself.

Work with someone who:

- Explains, not pressures
- Documents, not stories
- Thinks long-term, not transactional

Trust is built before money moves.


Final Thought:
Nigerian real estate is not a gamble — when done right.

It is one of the strongest ways to preserve wealth, build income, and stay connected to home, especially for those in the diaspora.

Take your time.

Ask the right questions.

And always buy with understanding, not excitement.

If you ever need clarity before making a decision, this post exists for that reason, and so do I.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

Roy Ashmoore

I made a drive through video from Chinua Achebe Airport in Anambra to Enugu…

I’ve had it on my device for a while now.

That’s the longest drive through ever!

I’ve decided that I must post it next week.

I didn’t make the video for keeps, I made it for you, so why have I kept it for over 3 months now???

For the voiceover… how long will I talk???

The video is over 1 hour!!!

Well, I’ll be dropping it soon.

Love,

Roy.

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