In a significant move to address Africa's growing housing crisis, IICOCECE Properties & Investment has launched a groundbreaking property technology platform called 'IGetHouse'. The innovative solution was officially unveiled in Lagos on November 26, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the continent's real estate landscape.
Tackling Africa's Housing Challenges Head-On
The new platform emerges as a direct response to the persistent barriers that have long plagued property seekers across African cities. Millions of Africans have struggled with opaque real-estate markets, unverified agents, and limited affordable housing options. IGetHouse aims to transform this experience by creating a more transparent, secure, and accessible property marketplace.
During the launch event, General Manager of IICOCECE, Faith Olumba, emphasized that the platform represents more than just a digital listing service. "We're not just launching a listing site, we're building a movement," she declared. "IGetHouse is our commitment to solving Africa's huge challenge of property access through trust, transparency, and technology."
Verified Listings and Income-Sensitive Solutions
The platform's core feature revolves around verified property listings, a crucial innovation informed by research showing that numerous property seekers lose money to fake agents or misleading advertisements. This verification process is designed to eliminate the fraudulent practices that have become commonplace in Nigeria's property market.
Another standout feature is the platform's structure that enables users across different income levels to find housing options matching their financial capacity. This inclusive approach specifically targets middle and lower income earners who have traditionally been excluded from reliable housing pathways. The company believes this functionality can significantly reduce inequalities in property access across the continent.
Industry Support and Broader Implications
The launch garnered support from various stakeholders, including the EDC Alumni community. Mr. Ayodeji Falope, spokesman for the EDC Alumni, described IGetHouse as "the kind of practical innovation the EDC community champions, built to serve, scale, and simplify lives." He noted that the tech-driven approach aligns perfectly with the entrepreneurial ethos of their group.
The presentation featured a live demonstration that walked attendees through the platform's key features, including verified listings, income-sensitive search pathways, and smart filters designed to streamline property discovery. The event attracted real-estate professionals, private investors, EDC Alumni members, and tech enthusiasts, all witnessing what could be a transformative moment for Africa's property market.
For IICOCECE, this public debut represents a strategic step in positioning itself as a key player in Africa's emerging property technology landscape. Company officials confirmed that this milestone marks the beginning of a broader rollout strategy aimed at connecting more Africans to trusted property opportunities while expanding digital solutions within the real-estate ecosystem.
The timing of IGetHouse's entry into the market couldn't be more critical. With Africa's housing gap continuing to widen and urbanization accelerating at a rapid pace, demand for transparent, tech-enabled property solutions has never been higher. The platform's success could potentially reshape how millions of Africans search for and secure housing in the years to come.
