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A Bit of Advice on Choosing Builders

Significant changes to your home like a new extension or a redesign of a particular area will typically call for a professional hand. Then comes the question "what should I look out for while selecting a professional builder?". This question is even more important when you have little or no experience in the area. An article from The Guardian suggested the tips below.

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Bing 4 May 2011 · 1 min read
A Quick Guide to Moving House

General1 May 2011

A Quick Guide to Moving House

As the day to move house draws closer, you’ve probably got a hundred things going through your head that you wish to take care of! Anyway, we completely understand this kind of situation so we’ve looked around the Web and put together a Quick Summary of things you should take care of as the D-day to move draws near.

A Adminstrator 4 min read
Tips for Advertising Your Property Online

Advertising30 Apr 2011

Tips for Advertising Your Property Online

With the ever increasing number of property adverts online, it is important to take steps to ensure your adverts stand out of the crowd and get you those calls or emails that will hopefully end up in a signed contract. The way you go about putting up your advert can be the difference between yet another advert on the internet and a call or email from a potential customer.

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A Quick Guide To Renting Your New Place

Renting & Letting29 Apr 2011

A Quick Guide To Renting Your New Place

Getting a place to rent can be quite a challenge. It could take anywhere from a few days to few weeks or even more. We discovered an interesting article that talks about things to consider when Renting a new place. We thought to summarize and share the key guidelines that should be followed or considered.

A Adminstrator 5 min read
6 Key Steps to Take When Buying a House or Land Property in Nigeria

Buying & Selling28 Apr 2011

6 Key Steps to Take When Buying a House or Land Property in Nigeria

There are a great number things to look out for and keep in mind when buying a new home or land property especially in a place like Lagos Nigeria. The following 6 steps are crucial and will serve as guideline while you make that investment in a Home.

A Adminstrator 3 min read
The Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (HOMS) in Detail

Buying & Selling27 Apr 2011

The Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (HOMS) in Detail

The Lagos State Government unveiled a new Home Ownership and Mortgage Scheme (HOMS) which is aimed at aiding Lagosians acquire home. Further details of this scheme has been released and are listed in this article.

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Victoria Tower Coming to the Ikeja Skyline

News25 Apr 2011

Victoria Tower Coming to the Ikeja Skyline

Negris Group has launched an ambitious plan to build a 10 story building head office complex within the Central Business District in Ikeja Lagos. Christened Victoria Towers, as it is called, will be located along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, few minutes drive from both the international and local airports and Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Government.

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Property Prices Set to Increase as New Insurance Law Comes Into Force

News24 Apr 2011

Property Prices Set to Increase as New Insurance Law Comes Into Force

Property prices are expected to increase following the commencement of an Insurance Act that makes it mandatory for property owners or contractors to insure buildings with more than two floors in respect of construction risks. The enforcement of this law commenced on the 1st of March.

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Lagos Reveals New Home Ownership Scheme

News23 Apr 2011

Lagos Reveals New Home Ownership Scheme

The Lagos State Government has established a mortgage finance system to aid Lagosians acquire homes. The scheme, known as the Lagos Home Ownership and Mortgage Scheme (HOMS), will allow first time home buyers resident in Lagos State the opportunity to own houses.

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Property Value in Surulere Expected to Increase

News23 Apr 2011

Property Value in Surulere Expected to Increase

Experts within the real estate industry expect the value of property in Surulere to increase following the delivery of some major development schemes by the Lagos authorities. These projects include the Gbaja Shopping, Mall, the upgraded Adeniran Ogunsanya Street and Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, amongst others.

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