Real Estate
Landwey @ 2: More than 2 reasons to be thankful
So, what is there to celebrate about being in the real estate space and playing a very dynamic role, centre stage for 2 years? Manifold reasons… It’s all too easy for anyone to pop out of nowhere, and lay claims to being an entrepreneur and efficacious business person at that. The social media space on…
Read MoreBreak the Record of Real Estate, Land Scams Even if You Sound Like a Broken Record
This is one of those times where it’s allowed to sound like a broken record, actually very necessary. This cat that’s been over flogged, it’s very much alive and thriving. It can often seem that land scams and falling victims to unverified, inauthentic land, by purported sellers is farfetched and can never happen to…
Read MoreHi, I’m a working 9-5 millennial. No, I couldn’t possibly be a land-owner
Every time the talk of profitable land investment comes up, do you 9-5ers (income, salary earners) look away? Does it often seem to you that as an earning, working millennial in a 9-5 set up, that owning a piece of earth right now or in the next few years is way too far-fetched, or the…
Read MoreTake it to the boxing ring: New Construction vs Older Homes
It’s getting really tense and charged in this boxing ring. Droplets of cascading sweat, gorging muscles of roaring fighters flexing, chants and cheers on either side of the contenders. The challengers? Buy-a-home (Challenger 1) vs Build-a-home (Challenger 2) Who takes home the WWE golden belt of ultimate investment? It’s a shared, universal notion and sentiment…
Read MoreMan vs Machine: Real Estate vs Machine
Okay, so refute it all you want, it’s looking like tech advancements is here to stay, regardless. AI (in its various medium and formats), Tech usable, they’re permeating almost all field of human endeavour, and the real estate space and hub is no exception. Here is a list of popular gadgets impacting the real estate…
Read MoreThe Dumb Case of Phony Real Estate Offers: Now that’s Real-diculous
If it walks like a duck, quacks like duck? Oh yes it’s most definitely a duck. So, we understand your enthusiasm with wanting to invest in real estate. I mean, who wouldn’t want to jump right in and go for gold? However, be careful how high, how quick, or whether you jump at all, lest…
Read MoreFlaming, must-see spots in Lagos?
When you hear Lagos, what words come to mind? The heartbeat, life wire, the mainstay, the IT-city, the place where dreams are made of, the New York of Africa. Regardless of the fact that it might seem to be the smallest state in Nigeria, it is the most populous state in Nigeria, the emancipator of…
Read MoreHome, Land Ownership – No, Thank You, or Yes, Please?
Ever taste a slice of citrus, and your taste buds get hit with that bitter-sweet sensation? Is it more sweet than sour or more sour than sweet? Well such is the case with owning a home in our current Nigerian real estate climate. Inspite of the strong cases being made for the many gains that…
Read MoreMortgage: How to access NHF Loan From Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING NATIONAL HOUSING FUNDS LOANS (NHF) WHO CAN APPLY Any Nigerian above the age of 18 Applicant must be a contributor to the National Housing Fund for a minimum period of six months. Applicant must have satisfactory evidence of regular flow of income to guarantee loan repayment. PURPOSE The loan…
Read MoreUnderstanding what a Governor’s Consent is? Under what condition might you need it? The buyer’s Guide
Property acquisition in big cities like Lagos can be a very daunting experience. Many over the years have had harrowing encounters with so-called omoniles that leave very little to be desired. Countless scams have been perpetrated all in the name of selling landed properties in the metropolis and beyond. This article and some before it…
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