Journal • Notes from the FCT Market

Guides, market notes & site stories

Practical explainers on titles, pricing and off-plan buying — plus honest updates from our estates across Abuja.

48 Articles • Updated Weekly
Where Abuja prices actually moved in 2026
Featured • Market insight
Sept 2026 • 9 min read • By Adaeze N, Head of Research

Where Abuja prices actually moved in 2026

Katampe and Airport Road corridors led appreciation at 14–19%, while prime Maitama held steady. Here is what the data means if you are buying a first home — or a third asset.

C of O vs. Area Council allocation: what protects you?
Buying guides
Sept 18, 2026 • 6 min read

C of O vs. Area Council allocation: what protects you?

The two titles buyers confuse most — and the five documents to demand before you transfer a naira.

Katampe Phase 2: roofing begins, 14 units left
Site diaries
Sept 11, 2026 • 4 min read

Katampe Phase 2: roofing begins, 14 units left

Drone photos, pour schedules and what Phase-1 owners asked us to improve this time.

Buying from London: the power-of-attorney checklist
Diaspora
Sept 02, 2026 • 7 min read

Buying from London: the power-of-attorney checklist

How to appoint, verify and revoke a POA — plus the red flags our legal desk rejects.

Solar + borehole: the real running cost of an Abuja home
Buying guides
Aug 26, 2026 • 5 min read

Solar + borehole: the real running cost of an Abuja home

We metered three estates for 90 days. Here is what off-grid comfort actually costs monthly.

Lugbe Family Courts hits 70% sold
Company news
Aug 15, 2026 • 3 min read

Lugbe Family Courts hits 70% sold

Why first-time families moved fastest — and the final 14 courts now released.

Off-plan vs. ready: the maths for 2026 buyers
Market insight
Aug 06, 2026 • 8 min read

Off-plan vs. ready: the maths for 2026 buyers

Payment plans, appreciation windows and risk — a worked example on a ₦68M court.

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