Arewarents.com, a property marketplace startup focused on Northern Nigeria, says it is leveraging technology and innovation to transform how people rent, buy and access short-let properties across the region.
The startup made this known while pitching its idea at the maiden Kano Startup Weekend, organised by the Kano State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (KASITDA).
The event brought together startups, investors, mentors and ecosystem leaders to showcase emerging solutions aimed at addressing real market challenges.
Speaking at the pitch, the Founder of Arewa Rents, Mr Anas Y. Yusuf, said the startup was building a centralised digital platform for property rentals, sales and short-let services tailored to the Northern Nigerian market.
According to him, the initiative is designed to address the challenges posed by the largely informal nature of the region’s real estate sector.
“Our goal is to create a single trusted platform where people can easily find verified properties without relying on scattered and unreliable sources,” Yusuf said.
He explained that property listings in Northern Nigeria are often spread across social media platforms, local agents and offline networks, a situation he said creates inefficiencies and limits visibility for property owners and agents.
Yusuf noted that this fragmentation also makes it difficult for renters and buyers to access verified properties in one trusted location.
“Arewa Rents is leveraging technology to bring structure, transparency and trust into the property market, while making it easier for agents and landlords to reach serious clients,” he said.
He added that the platform would aggregate verified listings for homes, apartments, shops and short-stay properties, connecting renters, buyers, agents, developers and landlords more efficiently.
According to him, the technology-driven marketplace is aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in property transactions across the region.
Yusuf further said that as the startup continues to build and scale its platform, its long-term mission remains focused on improving access to property services.
“Our long-term mission is to make property renting, buying and short-let access in Northern Nigeria more efficient and accessible through a trusted digital marketplace,” he said.
