A United States-based real estate company, REI Capital Growth, has unveiled a platform that opens the US commercial real estate market to Nigerian investors.
The firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Blair, disclosed this on Thursday stressing that the need for the initiative was to accommodate smaller investors into the business that had been traditionally dominated by high-net-worth individuals and institutions.
Speaking, Blair emphasised the rationales behind Nigerians investing in the fractional ownership of high-value property without significant capital.
“Our goal is to democratise access to one of the most stable and profitable asset classes globally. Nigerian investors now have the opportunity to diversify their portfolios beyond local markets in a simple and transparent manner.
“We’ve designed this platform with inclusivity in mind.”
Blair noted that one of the platform’s standout features is its tax-efficient model for international investors, which aligns well with Nigeria’s tax regime. Instead of generating taxable income, the platform focuses on reinvesting property level cash-flow to maximise capital appreciation, allowing Nigerian investors to minimise tax liabilities.
“This structure is ideal for Nigerian investors.
“With Nigeria’s relatively low capital gains tax of 10 per cent, our platform maximizes capital growth while keeping tax obligations to a minimum,” the COO maintained.
Recognising Nigeria’s diverse linguistic heritage, Blair affirmed that the platform offers multilingual support in Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo to avoid language barriers.
He further cited the importance of inclusion saying, “We want to ensure that every Nigerian investor, regardless of their language preference, can capture the wealth-generating power of US Commercial Real Estate.
“Our advanced cybersecurity protocols give Nigerian investors peace of mind, knowing their investments are secure.
“Additionally, the platform’s scalability ensures seamless functionality as we expand globally.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nigerian investors into the US commercial real estate market,” he added.
