That Friend Telling You Not to Buy Property? It’s Time to Sack Them.

There is a particular kind of advice that sounds caring on the surface but is deeply destructive underneath. It usually starts like this:
“Don’t buy now.”
“Wait first.”
“Property is risky.”
“Something might happen.”

It sounds wise. It sounds cautious. It sounds like concern.

But when you look closely, it is often coming from someone who has nothing at stake in your future.

Here is the uncomfortable truth many people avoid: not everyone advising you means well for you. Some people are only comfortable when everyone stays at the same level. Your progress unsettles them, even if they can’t admit it.

The friend who constantly discourages you from owning property is rarely offering an alternative plan. They are not showing you better investments. They are not helping you build assets. They are simply asking you to pause your growth while time continues to move.

And time does not wait for anyone.

Land does not get cheaper because you hesitated.
Opportunities do not repeat themselves because you were afraid.
Wealth does not grow in comfort zones.

Many Nigerians today regret listening to advice that kept them “safe.” Five years ago, land prices were lower. Ten years ago, documentation was simpler. Those who acted then were called reckless. Today, they are called lucky. But it wasn’t luck. It was decision.

People who discourage you from buying property often fall into one of these categories:

They have never owned property themselves, so they project fear as wisdom.
They missed their own chance and feel better when you miss yours too.
They do not understand real estate and mistake ignorance for caution.
They benefit emotionally from keeping you unsure and dependent.

This is not harsh. It is reality.

Property ownership is not about noise or pressure. It is about foresight. It is about understanding that rent will never love you back. That wages may increase, but land appreciates on its own terms. That the earlier you secure assets, the less stressful your future becomes.

A good friend asks questions.
A wise friend encourages research.
A well-meaning friend supports informed decisions.

But a friend who repeatedly shuts down your desire to build wealth without offering clarity, data, or direction is not protecting you. They are delaying you.

This is the season to be intentional about whose voice you allow into your financial decisions. Not everyone deserves a seat at that table. Some people should be listened to politely and ignored completely.

If you have done your checks, verified documentation, involved professionals, and understood what you are buying, then fear-based advice has no place in your life.

Growth requires courage. Ownership requires conviction. And sometimes, progress requires distance.

Sack that friend.

Not all advice is guidance. Some of it is disguised limitation. As you plan your future, choose voices that are informed, progressive, and invested in your success. Your life is too important to be shaped by other people’s fears. Choose knowledge. Choose action. Choose growth.

Get your property today. 

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