Abuja is the political and administrative capital of the country of Nigeria. The vibrant city has fast developed over the years and is now a compelling location for Real Estate investment in Nigeria. Studies suggest that there’s an effective demand in the sector and there are a lot of developers hungry to meet the demand.…
One may think buying expensive furniture would automatically result to a nice interior decorated space, but that is not always the case. Poor application and arrangement of furniture, regardless of cost, always gives a poor result, and this is the case of most houses in Nigeria. There are many examples of house interiors that are…
If you don’t know by now, the current real estate climate in Nigeria is hot and has an advantage that few other countries enjoy. The market is not fixed or much regulated with respect to pricing. Oftentimes, you can charge as much as you see fit for a house, piece of land or other property.…
After writing a number of articles about Real Estate and why we all should get involved, I decided it was time to change the narrative and talk about the how. After some research and talking to a few individuals at different stages in the game, I have put together a brief piece on the subject…
You finally did it. After much saving and/or deliberating, you finally found the house or property that suits you and took the step to buy it. So, now that all the hassle is over, you can sit and relax, right? Wrong. It doesn’t end there. Before you can start enjoying your new home, there are…
Real Estate is far beyond just building houses. It has evolved to something that everyone in the world is now a part of or affected by. The feeling of finally getting the keys to your dream house. A family displaced now off the streets. A business person standing in awe of the office building they…
If you are a hardworking adult Nigerian who is earning some amount of money each month and has always wondered about real estate, then this article is for you. Whether you are interested in owning a home, good office space or simply looking for a great investment vehicle, you need to know one thing. What’s…
“Where we live is a matter of medical interest,” says Jenny Rough, a writer for the Washington Post. How very few people realize this! Not many people are aware of an emerging field of medicine known as Geospatial Medicine, or simply called GeoMedicine, which seeks to entrench the practice of incorporating a patient’s place or…
Buying a house you would live in with your family is entirely a different game from the pure economics of investing in real estate. When investing, your singular objective is to make as much money as possible from the property in question, whereas a personal home carries several objectives ranging from long-term comfort, convenience, pride,…
What is top on your priority list when you set out to buy some built-up property, either as primary residence or for investment purpose? Type of house? Design style? Size of living space? Cost? Whatever it is, you must have specified reasons for your preference, I believe. Nevertheless, there are fundamental priorities that you must…
Most people are impulsive in their buying decisions. It is natural and nonexclusive. However, not all buying decisions should be made on impulse. In fact, in many cases it is imprudent to buy based on tickled emotions. Real estate is one of such buying decisions that should never be made in a hurry because there…
In today’s world, where access to information about real estate is concerned, geography is no longer a restriction, thanks to technology. Technology has literally invaded every aspect of human existence in the last 20 years or so, and the real estate industry across the world is no exception. With a simple tap of your Smartphone…
Nearly everybody is a tenant in some way. You either rent the house you live in or the office where you work or the shop you use for business. And if you don’t, surely you know someone who does. Sadly, many people don’t take renting an apartment as seriously as they should. Your house is…
Have you heard the saying that time is the currency of life? Well, I hope you believe it, because it holds true in every respect. On this side of the divide, time is all you’ve got to trade with. There is time for everything. A common English saying asserts that ‘a stitch in time saves…
Austin Olabode (not his real name) is a socially skilled businessman resident in Abuja, Nigeria. He is naturally outgoing and enjoys making new associations and building his social/business network. And he has been in the construction merchandise scene of the federal capital city for many years now. A day came when a friend introduced him…
When I was a lad, about 10 or 11 years old, I remember bragging to one of my aunts one day that when I grew up I will not buy a car until I owned a home. I still remember how she praised me for good thinking. Why? Because society has trained us to believe…
You must have heard people say the real estate is a great investment. But why? And how exactly? What distinguishes real estate investment from all other investment and wealth creation vehicles? Throughout human history the wealthiest people in all societies have been owners of substantial real estate. For more than 10 years, Catherine S. McBreen…
