YasmiNija:

I saw this late but anyway, here goes,

I know this OPIC estate. Own property in and around it. It is good and organised community. However,

Buying property here is not for the faint hearted. It is nowhere near Lagos mainland or island. It is what I will call country-side living. You build your property here because you estimate you don't have anything to do in Lagos. Like me, you arrive the country, stay 2-3days in the mainlabd holding audience with those who wish to 'greet' you, then you travel to OPIC, to enjoy a quiet time resting, cut off from the hustle and bustle of Lagos. Traffic to Mile 2 (10kms Max) can take you 2-3hrs. From Mile 2 to Mainland/VI, via Orile (another 10km max) will take you another 3-4hrs. In total you're looking of 5hrs journey 1way. And this is not during the rainy season, nor during the planned road construction leading to Benin Rep.

If you want to construct to rent, rental returns are not very good as those who live here are not of a high earning income bracket. Main question for an investor is appreciation over time - cannot be compared to such as o Lekki, etc, So, of course the land will appreciate, but perhaps in 10yrs? And perhaps only by 50-100% (and I'm being generous) in 10yrs. Conclusion, buying property in this area is a long term investment haul.

So, why do I own property here? I grew up in Agbara Estate. I love the area, and it's proximity to west africa and the beach. I don't like Lagos mainland much. I have no buisness in the mainliand or VI. ANd I don't live in Nija. SO, when I go back home, I want to rest far away from the noise. And still be close to my friends and family in the Agbara area.

Good luck.

hello bors/gals, pls, things have changed since ur post. can u help me with porperty around agbarta area. pls reply