FIVE (5) THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT LAGOS
What’s not to love about Lagos? Yellow buses and constant movement, busy markets and quiet beaches, there are so many things to love about Lagos but let’s talk about five. There’s food at every corner. Street food or fine dining, there’s always food on the streets of Lagos. There’s a mashai kiosk waiting to serve…
Where Is The Best Place To Live In Lagos
Lagos, for many years, has been widely known as the capital of Nigeria before it was moved to Abuja. However, despite the change, lagos has retained its importance as the business and entertainment capital of Nigeria. Therefore, for pleasure and business, Lagos is always alive with activities and teeming with people. Making decisions on the…
The Confusing case of Rent versus Lease
It was common to hear a classmate say “borrow me your pencil” or “I borrowed X my eraser” especially while in primary school. It was a huge task for English teachers to correct the wrong use of borrow and lend. This error still prevails till date. Similarly, a very recurring dilemma is in the use…
What is in your bag of life?
I had a teacher who would ask the same question at the end of his class “What is in your bag of life?” It was a rhetorical question that we were expected to ponder on and determine the morals we had imbibed throughout our lives. However, this article is not a query on…
FULLY SERVICED ESTATES: THE MODERN DAY LIVING
When you read an address, sometimes it reads as ‘street’ other times, it reads as ‘estate’. Houses on streets often times, would not have an association or share communal facilities. However, an estate would, most times, have an association, a recreational park, a gym facility, security, religious buildings, a grocery store among other features.…
Much Ado About Safety
In recent times, our interests in health safety practices have increased. Public spaces verify your temperature before admission, people walk the streets wearing nose masks and avoiding contact with other people. Schools are on lockdown and people pay more attention while washing their hands. The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated an increased awareness of disease…
HOME HACKS : GENERATOR PLACEMENTS
HOME HACKS : GENERATOR PLACEMENTS In Nigeria, if you are not living in a fully serviced estate, you have at least one alternative source of electricity. In most cases, a generator, either petrol powered or diesel powered. Home Hacks: Generator placements Once there is a power outage, to avoid missing out on that important football…
As offices empty out, home investment looks on with green eyes
The future for office commercial space looks increasingly uncertain, as more and more people work from home and some employers consider making it a permanent arrangement — even after the pandemic. Transactions for office leases or sales are already significantly lower this year compared to a similar period in 2019, according to data from real…
The new face of Urban Prime 1
It’s truly amazing to say that even while we’re just in the beginning stages of the ease of the lockdown in Lagos state, a certain real estate development has early showed no signs of slowing down in terms of infrastructure setup and building construction. Urban Prime 1, a development launched into the real estate…
A mental note to real estate players
It is true that world as we know it has changed, and for the most part, we are not absolutely certain of a full return to its previous state. Our lives are on pause or in slow motion in some way, and not much is known for sure except that we must wash our hands,…
A new way of living?
Going forward, property experts are considering whether there will be changes in consumer behavior as a result of the pandemic. The widespread implementation of working from home has made home even more important to lots of people, and there are questions as to whether there will be any longer-term changes. Coronavirus lockdowns in many parts…
Can’t pay your rent? Here’s what to do
Months long battle with the coronavirus made it difficult for Aishat Bello* and her husband to pay their 450,000 naira rent. “I was so sick I could barely walk to the bathroom,” Aishat said. Her husband having been let go from his insurance job, was having a hard time meeting medical and feeding expenses for…