There are many environmental factors that affect rental value of properties, albeit, in this article we will be taking a look at the effects of open waste dumps on rental values The issue of waste disposal and management were not problems to early humans, due to the fact that there were no population explosion and technological advancement at that time. ...
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Why the Ban on Importation of Building Materials Should Not Be Lifted
Substandard imported building materials remain one of the ingredients that lead to failed structures. We take a critical look at the ban on the importation of substandard building materials and why the action taken by the Federal Government will do us a lot more good than harm. Some Nigerian tenants and property owners have in recent times experienced collapse of ...
Read More »The Impact of Climatic Change on Urban Cities
There is an Increasing awareness to the potential impacts of climate change on urban cities. Presently, roughly 50 percent of the world‘s population live in cities, but this figure is expected to reach 66% by 2050. Most of the future growth of the urban population is anticipated in the developing world. Many low-income countries are already exposed to shortage of ...
Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Rush Into Investing In an Undervalued House
The best possible scenario for a real estate investor is to find a undervalued house to be able to then turn around and sell it for a profit. Obviously, this can be a difficult prospect as real estate markets becoming increasingly clogged with willing investors, but what happens when you do find a possible target? How do you evaluate its ...
Read More »How You Can Understand Land Sizes In Nigeria
There are many Nigerians who are eager to own landed properties yet have no idea of the real estate terms involved in the acquisition of land, especially in Lagos state.Some even purchase land without actual knowledge of the meaning of this real estate terms. This article deals with the various measurements adopted in determining land sizes in Nigeria. Before you ...
Read More »Top 5 Strategies For Real Estate Agents That are Newbies
The real estate business cannot thrive without information. Real estate and information work in pari-pasu. Real estate investors and practitioners need information on who wants to sell, what they want to sell, who wants to buy and what they want to buy. This article talks about 5 of many strategies that real estate agents can make work in their favour. ...
Read More »Top 8 Countries That Do Not Celebrate Christmas
Do you know that Christmas is barely 17 days away? Yeah! I know a lot of us have lost track of time, blame it on the recession. I have not even started hearing Christmas carols on auto-play in the various CD shops around Lagos, albeit, the jingle bells are ringing all around the world. While we are still expectant, will ...
Read More »Enhancing Your Real Estate Investment For Sale
There comes a time during the course of any real estate investment when it becomes clear that selling off the property is the best course. When that time comes, getting the most out of your piece of real estate is crucial to seeing the big payoff at the end of the real estate investment experience that you have been expecting ...
Read More »7 Things You Can Do To Succeed In Your Real Estate Business
The real estate industry in Nigeria is a goldmine that when explored judiciously can lead to you amassing massive wealth. But there are steps to follow to reach that mark. What does it really take to succeed in your real estate business? 1. Your six-word job description Do you know that your real estate job revolves around six words? If ...
Read More »Why Rent Control Should Not Be Encouraged In Nigeria
Rent control, like all other government-mandated price controls, is a law placing a maximum price, or a “rent ceiling,” on what landlords may charge tenants. If it is to have any effect, the rent level must be set at a rate below that which would otherwise have prevailed. If rents are established at less than their equilibrium levels, the quantity demanded ...
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