When it comes to owning a home or renting, there is always so much which is debated about. Both sides have valid reasons to which is better, so it can get a bit confusing. Renting is an agreement where a payment is made to the owner of the house (landlord) to reside for an agreed...
Owing to the growing population, the purchase of land in Nigeria has been in high demand. People aspire to own land in Nigeria, expatriates aspire to take a share of the lands to serve a commercial or residential purpose. With the growing demand for landed property, it’s a pity that only about 12% of land...
Real estate investments have existed for so many years but not everyone has tapped into this. There are so many financial potentials for investing in real estate. Imagine the benefits of investing in real estate, do you think you would be able to retire comfortably when the time comes? Real estate investing when done correctly,...
If you’re considering becoming a homeowner, even years from now, recognize that there’s a lot more to purchasing a house than saving enough money for a down payment. Additional expenses come up throughout the home-buying process. Some of these are upfront, out-of-pocket costs that are nonrefundable even if you end up not closing the deal....
Thinking of purchasing a home this year? Below is a list of five New Year’s resolutions that can help you keep your financial resume in tiptop shape. 1. Avoid job hopping Employment history and income are two of the biggest factors lenders look at when evaluating a mortgage application. A new job may be a...
After months of house hunting, declining series of offers, house inspection, and property disclosures you’ve finally purchased your dream home but the journey of purchasing a home doesn’t end on closing day. Below are some steps you should consider before moving in. 1. Plan renovations It is rare for a buyer to get a place...
Sustainable design focuses on the integration of the built environment with its surrounding ecosystem. It attempts to create affordable living spaces for all people while considering their effect on the environment. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS? Conserve Natural Resources Sustainable design recognizes that earth’s resources cannot be limitless and strives to develop efficient...
Buying a property can be quite exciting because yes, you are making a worthwhile investment and more so, you are becoming a property owner, amazing isn’t it? Now one major problem people generally face when buying properties is buying a property at an overtly costly rate which is mostly caused by the irregularity of the...
Inspection is important when getting a new property because it provides an opportunity to carefully assess the condition and value of the property. Home Inspection are always suggested because it saves a lot of time and money in the long run. During the inspection process, flaws of the property like electrical system installation flaw, bad...
You’ve finally gotten a property you can call home. We know the hassle you must have passed through during your search for the right property that works perfectly for you and now it’s time to move in. It’s important to know that sometimes moving in can be just as hectic as searching for the right...
