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I got tired of estate agents hiding fees, so I built a free calculator that exposes every hidden cost — agency fees, transfer tax, legal fees, PMI, and even the Year 2 tax reassessment trap. Link in comment.

The Problem:

You see a house advertised for ₦50M. You think you need ₦50M. But by the time you finish:

Agency Fee (5-10%) = ₦2.5M – ₦5M

Legal & Transfer Fees (6-10%) = ₦3M – ₦5M

Governor's Consent & Stamp Duty = ₦1M+

Registration & Documentation = ₦500K+

That ₦50M house actually costs ₦57M – ₦62M. And nobody tells you this upfront.

The Real Cost of Buying Land in Lagos (2026 Update):

According to recent reports, Lagos land transaction fees have increased by up to 300% in some areas. A typical buyer's closing costs now run 8% to 15% of the purchase price — before you even move in.

What I Built:

A free calculator that shows you:

✅ Every fee broken down (not just the sticker price)

✅ Your real monthly payment (including PMI, property tax, insurance, HOA)

✅ The "Trap Detector" — warnings for Year 2 tax reassessment, PMI that doesn't drop, and hidden closing costs

✅ Works for Nigeria, US, UK, and 20 other countries

Try it free: budgetpro.com.ng/mortgage.html

Drop a comment: What's the most outrageous hidden fee you've encountered when buying property in Nigeria?