Experts advocate credit scheme to enhance homeownership

Experts advocate credit scheme to enhance homeownership

don’t have to wait until you have it all figured out or all the money saved before you can own property. The book also introduces our broader vision through the Relive Housing Cooperative, a powerful vehicle that allows individuals to save consistently and invest collectively in real estate projects.”

Afolayan lamented that women in the sector often face systemic, financial, and societal barriers that hinder their participation and growth. She said that one of the pressing challenges is access to capital, as many women struggle with the financial entry point required for property investment.

“There’s a persistent lack of representation and visibility. The sector is still largely male-dominated, and women often feel isolated or unsupported, particularly when entering the field for the first time. There are fewer mentorship and networking opportunities tailored specifically to women, which makes it more difficult for them to access credible information and navigate the complexities of the industry,” she added.

In a keynote address, Pedro, who commended the author for documenting information on why women need to invest, harped on building wealth through co-investing and collaboration, adding that men must encourage their spouses to invest in real estate as its value never declines.

He urged women to be intentional about wealth creation, put their money into income-generating assets, develop good character, integrity, learn and understand the art of investing and be disciplined about money by prioritising investment rather than spending resources on liabilities.

Idowu, who is the wife of Lead Pastor, Harvester International Christian Centre, encouraged women to leverage the power of community, collaboration for growth and development in real estate investment, adding that the days of competition are gone, but that of collaboration.