Real Estate Articles

In Nigeria’s real estate sector today, particularly Lagos, there are a number of top Nigerian kings and monarchs who have overtime, become quite influential when discussions regarding the sector are being made.  These are first-class Obas in their own right who have relative measures of strong-hold on their respective empires (communities) and bring about peace & orderliness among their people. To a large ...

Includes simple definitions of real estate terms from the global real estate community. Buying a home or land can be stressful, and overwhelming, but knowing what you are signing on for is paramount to securing an investment that will serve you well. A little education can go a long way. Below is a glossary of key terms associated with all things ...

Following an article i wrote a couple of weeks ago on the history of mortgage in Nigeria, i got some feedback from readers asking that i recommend trusted mortgage banks in Nigeria that they can possibly reach out to for loans. This article which is a sequel to that one, is set to address those questions and in it you will find ...

This article is a brief but detailed analysis of real estate market in Nigeria and how it contributed to GDP based on the report of Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report. It is unarguable that the Real Estate market offers a great potential source of growth for Nigeria’s GDP. The real estate industry has been repeatedly touted as an undoubted goldmine ...

Recently, the Nigerian housing landscape has become home to quite a troubling amount of building collapse, which many are quick to attribute to the ‘devil’, poor structural features or the contractors who built it. The sheer amount of billions and sometimes lives that have been lost during the last decade or so, to these building collapses are a cause for ...

This list is a compilation of things most Nigerians who have gone house hunting sometime in the past have probably experienced. Please note that this list is my own light attempt at humour and trying to make you laugh after a hard day at work. Laughter as they say, is the best medicine; so feel free to laugh. House hunting ...

In order to become a successful real estate agent in Nigeria, you have to develop certain habits. It is even more important because we’re almost halfway into the year 2018, and there is no better time to re-strategize and learn new things. How to Become a Better Real Estate Agent in 2018 As a real estate agent who loves his ...

It is only rational and logical that anyone who makes an investment of whatever form expects at least some measure of returns (profit) on his investments. The importance of profits to you or any investor can never be overemphasized. It is needed to cater for your bills, keep the lights on, put food to put on the table or medicine ...

In this article, i would be talking a lot about how to build a house in Nigeria with the little you have. To a lot of people, building a house in Nigeria is a dream that can only be achieved by the rich and affluent. Yeah, that may be true, but it isn’t entirely true. What you don’t know is ...

In this new article, I will be focusing on bringing you facts about the most expensive homes in Nigeria with picture proofs as well. We’re in a country where everyone is trying their best to outdo the person next to them, be it a friend, colleague or foe. Nowhere is this best showcased than in the real estate space, where ...