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...
High returns and capital growth are essential qualities to seek when investing in real estate, and both may be readily attained when buying off-plan. Off-plan developments are currently seeing some of their highest sales levels. This trend is only growing due to the opportunity to negotiate fantastic discounts before or during the building process. When...
Commercial real estate investment, as the name implies commerce, refers to the placement of capital in properties exclusively used for business or workplace functions to generate gain or rental income. This broad category of real estate can include everything from a single business center personally run by one man to a huge shopping center, leased...
For me and I’m sure for a huge amount of Nigerians, the kitchen is our favorite room and the most important room in our homes. Just imagine if there was nothing like a kitchen, not having a room you can walk into and open up pots and feel good about the aroma of sizzling meals....
Land titles are formal documents that show and outline the right of ownership on a piece of property. Apart from being used to confirm ownership of a property, Land titles help prospective buyers and landowners understand their rights and boundaries. If a property does not have your name on its title another person can legally...
Buying a house used to be a straightforward affair. The price is paid and ownership rights are handed over to the purchaser. That was the standard procedure for ages that is until the “invention of the mortgage” which in its essence is a loan in form of a house you end up possessing when you...
Before you commit to purchasing any piece of land in Nigeria, it is important to do your due diligence by checking that the sale of the plot(s) is a genuine sale, to avoid a sour tale. Buying land is often the first step people take to own a home. Buying land is as easy as...
A home inspection is a good way to track the condition of any house before you make that payment. It is a buyer’s last opportunity to discover problems with the house and review the condition of the property before purchasing. And it’s a chance for the seller to address those problems and fix any previously...
Homes come in such a wide variety of styles that it’s what makes them so interesting to look at and dream about. It’s the Nigerian dream to own your own home, and choosing the perfect home can include choosing the perfect style for you and your family. Some of the styles of homes date back...
