NewStats: 3,259,769 , 8,170,861 topics. Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 11:14 PM 153x5d

So recently, I have been trying to get an apartment in Lagos. My first choice was a mini flat but after seeing the places I was taken to by agents for my budget, I decided to scale down. That means use the same budget but for a self-contain.

I finally found a place that I liked. A new building which was just being concluded. I was told the rent was 350k per year and total package N550k.

The only issue was that I had to wait for 2 weeks for them to “finish up”. I agreed but they agent said we had to pay for forms to secure the place. An extra 20k which is not included in the rent. I paid.

Slowly, two weeks became 3 weeks, a month and eventually a month and half. I was finally told place was ready but I should wait for the landlord to give his final go ahead.

We waited for 2 days and became hesitant. I kept calling the agent guy to ask what was going on. The house is ready and we’ve gotten forms and we’re ready to pay so what’s going on.

The agent eventually texted me in the night that he was in fact angry with the landlord. He had increase the rent to 400k, collecting two years and so the new total package was N1m and 50k.

I was in shock. He said I should give him a final day for them to persuade the landlord. The next day, I had to call him before he responded and said he will find me another place.

I asked about the 20k and he said “you know it’s company now? We can’t refund it”.

The name of the agency is Zeekaph Concepts Services. I am so disappointed. After almost 2 months of waiting, they did me dirty.

Oh I didn’t even mention that I had gotten one place earlier, even put my own lock and the next day, the caretaker said someone had paid before me and so I wasn’t the rightful occupant. My agent said he didn’t know and they refunded my money.

Lagos is a crazy place.


What has your experience been like guys?

Shine your eye

This naija sef tire person...even Agents sef dy follow scam people...I kid you not.

Same thing happened to my friend.

Thank God he hasn't paid for the apartment yet

Agent guys in Lagos are so cunning, that’s why you see what you’re paying for and be ready to pack in immediately you pay, even if it means bringing some luggage in that same day.

The hustle for an apartment is serious. I am currently seeking an apartment but I want to be careful not to be scammed by these agents

Totilopussylick:
Shine your eye

My brother

vickyfrancis1:
This naija sef tire person...even Agents sef dy follow scam people...I kid you not.

It’s so sad. People have become to greedy

Zeegold12:
Same thing happened to my friend.

Thank God he hasn't paid for the apartment yet

I had not paid yet but they refused to refund the money for the form. 20k gone like that

Joshintua:
Agent guys in Lagos are so cunning, that’s why you see what you’re paying for and be ready to pack in immediately you pay, even if it means bringing some luggage in that same day.

I tell you! It’s pack and move in the same day.

rottable:
The hustle for an apartment is serious. I am currently seeking an apartment but I want to be careful not to be scammed by these agents

Have your money in hand and be very very careful.

@lalasticala