OUR MISSION
To transform Nigeria’s chaotic rental housing market into a structured system of investable + liveable homes, delivering steady returns for investors and quality living for renters.
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HOW WE DO IT
WE PARTNER WITH LANDOWNERS
We help landowners unlock the hidden potential in their properties, transforming idle land into structured, income-generating assets.
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WE CO-OWN WITH INVESTORS
Together with our investors, we co-develop modern, multi-unit rental homes in city-center locations optimized for long-term value and returns.
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WE MANAGE WITH TECH
Our proprietary platform streamlines every stage from tenant onboarding, rent collection, maintenance, and performance tracking, so properties stay productive and stress-free.
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WE RENT IN 3-CLICKS
Renters enjoy thoughtfully designed homes in vibrant neighbourhoods, secured through a 3-click process that is fast, transparent, and user-friendly.
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DISCOVER WHAT SETS
CITILIVING APART
At Citiliving, we bridge the gap between renters and investors. Our innovative approach ensures a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
FOR INVESTORS
Enjoy reliable ROI, hands-free property management, and access to a $20B market opportunity with proven demand.
FOR RENTERS
Thoughtfully designed homes with durable finishes in peaceful neighbourhoods, loved by renters.
OUR CORE VALUES
At Citiliving, we uphold values that foster a positive work environment and create lasting impact. Anyone who works with Citiliving must share these values:
JOY
At Citiliving, Joy isn’t momentary happiness, pizza Fridays, or the absence of challenges. It is having a deep sense of contentment and gratitude and doing meaningful work with integrity, kindness, and fulfillment in both the process and the results.
LEGACY THROUGH WORK
Whether the task is to open a door, reply a customer message, count cement bags, or lead 100 people on site, every work leaves a legacy behind. At Citiliving, we work with heart and intentionality, because each effort shapes cities, transforms lives, and becomes the legacy we leave behind.
DO HARD THINGS WELL
We execute with excellence and tackle the toughest challenges to our goals with focus, excellence, and persistence. For us, success comes from doing whatever it requires with discipline and pride in the outcome.
INTEGRITY IN ACTION
We act with honesty, clarity, and accountability in every decision. At Citiliving, integrity is not just a principle; it is the foundation that builds lasting trust with investors, landowners, developers, and renters.
MEET OUR FOUNDER:
ERA IYAYI
Citiliving was founded by Era Iyayi, an entrepreneur and business consultant who has spent over a decade helping companies grow, structure, and thrive.
Era’s journey into real estate began with a simple but urgent question after his experience investing in a personal property: “Why is it easier to buy an investment property in Dubai than it is in Nigeria? ”
The turning point came when one of his team members, after receiving a housing loan, spent eight long months searching and still couldn’t find a suitable place to live. That experience exposed a deeper truth that Nigeria’s rental housing system was broken.
Through his years of advising businesses and navigating his own housing challenges, Era discovered a systemic gap:
- Investors were losing money on unstructured developments.
- Landowners struggled to unlock the real value of their property.
- Renters were trapped in a cycle of stress, hidden costs, and disappointment.
This frustration became a mission. In 2024, Era launched Citiliving to bring structure, technology, and trust to Nigeria’s chaotic rental housing market. The vision is clear: to rebuild our city centers into thriving neighbourhoods of investable + liveable homes.
Since launching, Era has led the Citiliving team through an exciting early growth phase:
- Kicked off our first development in Maryland, Lagos
- Progressing towards finalizing financing for the next 100 units
- Laying the foundation for a growing ecosystem where landowners, investors, and renters can thrive together
At Citiliving, this is more than real estate. It is about reshaping congested urban cities for millions while delivering value for landowners, investors and renters.
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Our Promise
Investable + Liveable Homes
Every property we touch is built and managed to be both:
Investable: structured for steady, long-term returns.
Liveable: modern, well-managed, and renter-friendly.
Citiliving Liveability Index
Peaceful Neighbourhoods. Safe Houses. Quiet Gardens. Home where you can live and breathe.
Citiliving Investability Index
Proven Demand × Financial Returns × Risk Protection × Long-Term Value.
With Citiliving, you are never guessing but choosing properties that not only look good on paper,
but also perform well in the real market.
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Whether you are an investor, landowner, property developer, or renter, Citiliving is your partner in building the future of urban housing.
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