One of the ultimate goals of every living human is to own a home, either by building from scratch or buying. One of the frequently asked questions by intending home owners is – “is it cheaper to buy or build a house in Nigeria” ? Many Nigerians not only see owning a house as a topmost priority, … Read more
In Nigeria, many landlords are totally ignorant of their rights. Except you run a charity home, having a tenant occupy your property for years without paying rent is an act of ignorance. Nigeria has established laws on property rights and protection. This law provides privileges for both landlord and tenant and also states the rights, powers, duties, privileges of … Read more
Renting a property in Nigeria is no easy feat, especially for new renters. There’s the agent aspect You have to deal with (which is usually unavoidable in most cases), and the one everyone always try to avoid – the Landlord or Landlady. Most people would rather prefer to live in a home with a dozen … Read more
The Nigerian tenancy law allows the tenant a tenancy agreement in either written or oral form. While both forms are allowed, in the Nigerian real estate space, the written agreement is usually the most preferred. The tenancy agreement is usually written in white and black which tends to put both landlord and tenant on the safe side … Read more
Quit notice or notice to quit, one of the most common terms in the Nigerian real estate space is issued to the tenant by either the Landlord or lawyer via a written document.This document usually applies to a tenant at will or periodic tenant. What is a quit notice in Nigeria? A quit notice in Nigeria is an … Read more
Evicting a tenant in Nigeria can be quite challenging and overwhelming for many landlords and agents. Sometimes, they may feel tempted to use self-help methods, which involves using force or other illegal means to remove a tenant from the property. These methods can include changing the locks without notice, removing the roof or hiring uniformed personnel to forcibly remove … Read more
In Nigeria, You can own land through a set of laws that regulate the use, management, and transfer of land.These set of laws is referred to as the land tenure system. Understanding the different types and features of land tenure systems in Nigeria is essential for anyone interested in land ownership. What is Land Tenure … Read more
Relocating to Ibadan is one thought most people living around the south western part of Nigeria have given a thought at least once. Most especially, tenants in Lagos. Ibadan has the reputation of being one of the cheapest cities to live in Nigeria. The cost of housing is by far the most inviting attribute of … Read more
Real estate agents play a vital role in the Nigerian property market, but unfortunately, they are often not appreciated and misunderstood. Many people believe that real estate agents are just out to make easy money and that their commissions are unjustifiably high. However, in reality, real estate agents offer numerous benefits that can make the process … Read more
Omo onile is a popular term across south western Nigeria especially for land owners in Lagos. The love-hate relationship between the land grabbers popularly referred to as omo onile has been ongoing for decades. While they are notoriously popular in Lagos state, some cities in the South Western Nigerian are also experiencing the menace of these miscreants. These … Read more
