Our correspondent Rianat, was in an interview with Olayinka Dosekun, the CREATIVE DIRECTOR of Studio Contra Mundum. She spoke extensively about reaching clients with an equal enthusiasm for design, international collaborations and how government should tackle housing deficit in Nigeria NREH: How long has your company been in Nigeria and what are the challenges you have encountered so far? Olayinka ...
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If we want a mortgage system that works, we need to create it by ourselves – Adeyemi
Mr. Kunle Adeyemi, the CEO of sterling homes Ltd was in an interview with one of our correspondents, Rianat. He opined that developers need to create a mortgage system that works since the one we have is not accessible. Read his interview below. NREH: What influenced your decision to go into real estate considering your background in sciences? Mr. Adeyemi: ...
Read More »#RPLat13: Realty point limited hosts their loyal customers at Sheraton hotels
Part of the events lined up for Realty point Limited 13th year anniversary (#RPLat13) is to appreciate their loyal customers. Mr. and Mrs. A. Akerele have been doing business with realty point limited for years without having the cause to visit their office for once. One of our correspondents, Rianat, spoke with them and here is what they have to ...
Read More »How I lost money in my early days of real estate investing- Mrs Adefunke Adeyemi
Mrs Adefunke Adeyemi is the Regional Director for Member and External Relations of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA). She was recently identified as one of the 200 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) globally in recognition of her achievements. Adefunke advocates for the overall sustainability and growth of the industry as a whole, and is the intermediary between ...
Read More »“I agree that there is and there will be influx in real estate”- Mr Akin Olawore
Mr Akin Olawore is the CEO of Akin Olawore & Co (AOC), a firm of Chartered Surveyors with over 25 years track record in providing dedicated knowledge based services. He has been practicing since 1982 (before graduation). He is a man of vast knowledge, a great coach and a good listener. Read below the interview he had with one of ...
Read More »“This is why business firms are moving out of Abuja”
According to Jide Babalola of The Nation, business firms are moving out of Abuja, but if the authorities can reduce the taxes, and boost power supply and security, among other measures, investors will reconsider their stance. Unnecessary friction between government agencies, corruption and multiple taxation by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) agencies are major reasons why Nigerian and international investors and ...
Read More »“Estate surveyors should be engaged to address Nigeria’s land data challenge”
The practice of estate surveying and valuation in Nigeria has been bedeviled with several challenges leading to negative public perception. In this interview, the second vice president of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and the principal partner of Portharcourt based Emma Wike & Partners Emma Okas Wike, gives an insight on what the board is doing ...
Read More »How I Started Real Estate Business in School
Olatunbosun Okpeseyi the CEO of Lord Cowries Limited, is a certified auctioneer, real estate mogul and a practicing barrister who loves to keep himself busy doing something new. In this interview with The Sun, he narrated how it all started in his university years. So how did you start? I started doing some of these things right from my university days. ...
Read More »Nigerian cooperatives lack comprehensive statistical data to prove impact…
The importance of Nigerian cooperatives in real estate investment can not be overemphasized and that is why we decided to gain from the wealth of an expert in this field. Mr Victor Oyegoke who is a cooperative consultant is the Principal Consultant/CEO of Cooperative Support Services Limited based in Lagos. Read the interview we had with him below: NREH: Can we ...
Read More »If we collate housing data, we can paint a better picture, Monika Umunna
The increase in Nigeria’s population is at an explosive rate and as such housing delivery is at a dreadful shortage in the country. The lowest class of Nigerian residents are however the most disadvantaged as housing is not as affordable for them. Unfortunately, we do not have accurate housing data and the political will to get these lowest income groups ...
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