In Nigeria, the present Mortgage operations are overseen by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) which operates through Mortgage Banks known as Primary Mortgage Institutions (PMI) which are licensed to interface with the individual customers. The terms and interest payable on Mortgages are usually less cumbersome than commercial loans. They are usually secured against the “brick and mortar” (property) ...

The Lagos Waste Management Authority will soon commence the enforcement of the use of appropriate waste storage bins by operators of petrol stations, garages and other business outfits situated along the major  highways in the state. LAWMA said in a statement made available on Thursday that the enforcement was to ensure total compliance with the state government’s directive that all ...

So the recent Lagos International Trade Fair held from the 2nd to 11th of November 2012. Okay we are reviewing it as we saw it and heard people talk about it especially at the fair. Because lets face it, at the end its supposed to be a fair of the people, by the people and for the people. Jokes aside, ...

Joint venture partnership is an interesting side of real estate success both in Nigeria and world over till date. A terse definition of joint ventures will be “a synergetic contract between individuals or group of persons (corporate bodies) that have agreed to work together to achieve a certain set goal for the common benefits of the parties. It is also ...

Are you searching for residential in an exclusive community? If yes, then take time to digest this intriguing information. Foremost, let me introduce you to Zion Plus Estate, an exclusive boutique residential community. Zion Plus Estate, a 22,422 square metres paradise, located just before Deeper Life Bible Church, off Lagos – Ibadan Expressway about 10 minutes drive to Alausa Secretariat, is ...

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN REAL ESTATE BUT STUCK WITH WHAT YOU STUDIED IN SCHOOL OR THE JOB YOU ARE AT CURRENTLY? ICAN DID IT FOR NON ACCOUNTING GRADUATES, LET NIESV DO IT FOR YOU Are you interested in or just even fascinated by real estate? Do you desire to have your share of the Giga billions exchanging hands in the ...

The recent flood hazard in Lagos state, which was caused by the down pour of rain has made it important for each one of us to be conscious on flood information and environmental issues. Especially, when we consider that the hazard led to losses of human lives and properties worth several millions of naira. The purpose of this article is ...

In order to encourage best practices and attainment of international standards by firms, the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria has approved the use of pseudonyms for persons who desire to practice with names other than family names. The Chairman, ESVARBON, Mr. A. G. Sangosanya, who made the pronouncement at the induction of 107 newly registered estate surveyors ...

1. Graves of a Catholic woman and her Protestant husband, who were not allowed to be buried together. In the Protestant part of this cemetery, J.W.C van Gorcum, colonel of the Dutch Cavalry and militia commissioner in Limburg, is buried. His wife, lady J.C.P.H van Aefferden, is buried in the Catholic part. They were married in 1842, the lady was 22 ...

The interactive session held recently as part of the events leading to the graduation ceremony of the School of Estate Business School (last batch 2012), Mr Taiwo Ogunbodede was called up to share his from his wealth of knowledge in the real estate industry and business as well. READ THE FULL TEXT People ask me how I found myself in the real-estate ...