UK Property Goldmine to Deepen Nigeria-UK Investment Dialogue

The official launch of the highly anticipated book, UK Off-Plan Property Goldmine

authored by renowned property investment strategist, Mr Deji Nehan has held in Lagos, setting a new benchmark for cross-border Nigerian-UK investment dialogue.

The unveiling took place in Lagos, drawing an impressive audience of high-net-worth individuals, real estate professionals, financial experts, and corporate executives.

The event formed a key highlight of the broader Nigeria–UK Investment Week, which focuses on fostering cross-border investment opportunities and strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. 

In his opening remark, the author, Nehan who is also a UK-based Mortgage & Financial Planning Consultant, declared, “real estate is not a transaction but a generational asset”.

He explained that the book was written to demystify the UK investment process for Nigerians, offering clarity on the steps, mindset, and structure required to build wealth abroad. 

He noted: “Real estate principles are universal. What changes are the processes, the legal frameworks, and the terminology. But the heart of it remains the same: Buy right plan well, and think long term.”

Overseas Director of Investment at IPG Durosinmi-Etim, spoke candidly about the contrast between Nigeria and the UK.

Nigeria, he acknowledged, “Offers strong returns, but the UK offers something Nigerians crave: stability, protection, and predictability. Policies do not shift overnight. Income streams are structured. And investors can sleep at night knowing their assets are secure.”

He encouraged Nigerians to rethink their fears around foreign real estate, noting that joint ownership is one of the most powerful wealth building strategies available. 

Rounding off the panel was Akin Opatola, President of FIABCI Nigeria, who brought a truly international perspective. 

He spoke about the importance of leverage — the “best kept secret of the wealthy,” as he called it. In the UK, even the rich use mortgages because leverage fuels growth.