Real Estate Articles

What does it take to make a smart real estate purchase? So many people make the mistake of sealing a real estate purchase or deal without weighing the pros and cons just because the deal appears to be juicy. This article dishes out 5 worthy tips to bear in mind before finalizing that life-changing deal. Real estate scam is a ...

Deputy Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olumuyiwa Jimoh, who is representing Apapa II, speaks to Vanguard on the newly enacted law criminalising land grabbing in the state.  What is the significance of the land grabbing law? The land grabbing law is important in so many ways. Hitherto, there was a law that addressed the issue of land ...

This article will help you find out what Raft foundations are and when they are typically used. It also aims to bring an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of using raft foundations. History of Raft Foundations Raft foundations (sometimes known as Mat Foundations) are a large concrete slab which can support a number of columns and walls. The slab ...

As a prospective home seller (or home buyer), you’ve probably heard of comparative market analysis. This tool has long been used by real estate agents, real estate investors and homeowners to gauge the value of their properties. This article will show you how to carry out a competitive market analysis of your home. What is Comparative Market Analysis? A comparative ...

It is important to know the right foundation for your building. Having the right foundation for your building saves you a lot of trouble. Last we talked about foundation and foundation types. This week we will be highlighting one of the foundation types we introduced in the article; An Overview of Foundation and Foundation types. This article discloses all the information ...

This article delves into the common types of foundation in buildings. Broadly speaking, all foundations are divided into two categories: shallow foundations and deep foundations. The words shallow and deep refer to the depth of soil in which the foundation is made. Shallow foundations can be made in depths of as little as 3ft (1m), while deep foundations can be ...

In view of the 17 million housing units deficiency in the country, coming up with a affordable housing scheme was always going to be a welcome development, hence the birth of RPL’s Cedar Homes. This article showcases salient points that makes Cedar Homes a worthy investment for most Nigerians. Despite the concentration of public housing scheme in Lagos state many ...

When it comes to property investment, it is something most people think about. It is probably the only business venture that is risk free once it’s legit. Yet for many when push comes to shove, you get stopped. It’s not surprising that a lot of people get overwhelmed by the process and quit before they even begin. But it doesn’t ...

Before you put your home up for sale you must first love the idea; you must let go of that home and the memories of the life you spent there to make selling your home a success. This article talks about how to let go of any emotional attachment that comes with selling a home. If you can’t unpack yourself ...

Have you ever walked into your house to meet a puddle of water? Or have you being in a house whilst it’s flooded? There’s nothing worse than walking into a flooded or water-logged home. This article dishes out useful tips on how to control the damage caused when water invades a home. I have experienced it twice; walking into a ...