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4 Tips on how to Search for Properties Online

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There’s so much to think about when you’re looking for your dream home that it’s easy to forget the essentials. Check out our top 4 tips for getting the property of your dreams online You want to move home and may have begun your search, but do you know what you can afford? To find your perfect property you need to calculate your budget first. This will ensure your search is successful and doesn’t end in disappointment.    However, looking for properties for sale, rent or lease across Nigeria have been made easy by numerous online platforms. Getting a reliable and trusted real estate and property website for your property search has been the problem, so as not to stumble on untrustworthy platforms, I recommend www.fowworldproperties.com . With our  'pay small small scheme or  through mortgage(PMI)',  you are sure to get your dream property. 1. Explore through numerous listings for your choice property. Searching through large listings can be ...

Reasons Real Estate Rental Properties is an Excellent Investment

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     Real Estate Rental Properties are the best investment for every person interested in making money. Much better than stocks, mutual funds, IRA’s, etc. In one year, it is entirely possible to earn 780% return on your money invested into a rental property. A rental property business is not hard to learn or develop.When you look at how the laws are created to benefit those who own real estate, you too will see that real estate rental properties are the only true way for wealth creation and long term passive income. If you have one rental property or one hundred, these benefits will apply to you immediately.  Cash flow from the rent received is one the easiest the think of, but there are many more. The shortage of suitable accommodation in Africa is pushing up rent and property prices in several cities and towns across the continent, making it one of the hottest and most promising places in the world for real estate investment.      I...

HOW TO IMPROVE NEIGHBOURHOOD

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Most of us, who grew up before the 1960s, know the joys of living in a neighborhood. As children, this was our playground and the neighbors were our friends. When we became parents, our neighborhood was our sanctuary and the neighbors our support system. How would you describe your neighborhood today? Do you know everyone on the block? Do you feel safe and secure in there? Is your neighborhood comprised of a community of people working together toward a common goal or individual families living independent lives? Unfortunately the latter characterizes many neighborhoods today. Why? We’re a transitory population. We move from place to place in search of a better lifestyle. We don’t stay anywhere long enough to know our neighbors and we hesitate making new friends in order to avoid the pain of the inevitable good bye . We don’t stay home. Many neighborhoods are virtual ghost towns during the week because, while the children are in school or daycare, the adults are at wor...

HOME IMPROVEMENT IDEAS

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    A house truly becomes your own not when you sign the deed, but after you customize it to your unique lifestyle. Our home improvement tips help you rock those upcoming remodeling. It’s all about increasing your home’s value, functionality, and happiness quotient.    If you’ve just purchased a home, you’re likely still reeling from the long list of initial costs that come along with home ownership. While you’re focusing on replenishing your savings account and getting accustomed to paying a mortgage, you might not be ready to gut your kitchen and bathrooms and take on a major home overhaul. However, if you have some cash left over after closing, a few simple, inexpensive home improvements can add value to your home and bring it more in line with your tastes. Consider making these updates home ownership    Make basic repairs.  Don’t let that torn screen door or leaky window drive you crazy for years. Go ahead and fix things th...

To Buy or Rent: Factors to Consider When Choosing a House

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Plenty of people seems to think that buying is better than renting because the monthly bill you pay, adds to your assets and not into your landlord’s pocket. It is easy to succumb to the pressure from your parents, suggesting that home ownership is a great investment. But you have to be wise before you jump into it. Signing a purchase agreement, isn’t always the best idea. Sometimes, renting is a wiser choice. To help, here are the factors to consider when looking for a place to live: Price-to-Rent Ratio It is so easy to compare a rent against your mortgage but there are other bills you need to pay when you buy a house. One useful tool to check whether it makes sense to buy or rent is through the price-to-rent ratio. To calculate, pick two similar properties, one is for rent and the other for sale. Divide the price by the yearly rent and you have the ratio. David Leonhard t of Business Time say that a P/R ratio above 20 means, buying the property is much expensive ...

Tips on How to Build a House on a Budget in Nigeria

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Building a house in Nigeria is commonly viewed as a very expensive affair. Truth is, you really do not need to drain your savings or go knee-deep in debt. The following pointers will show where to cut costs.     Adequate planning The task of building a home is not one you embark on blindly. It is a project that must be thoroughly planned. There is a need for you to develop a realistic budget, estimations and expert service that you can afford. Experts will help you with your design. For instance, an expert who knows you want to build on a budget will help you cut down phantom space (Phantom space includes empty space assigned to a place like a garage). Your decisions on building materials are easily one of the most important decisions you would have to make to succeed with your plan of building your house on a small budget.   When budgeting for building materials, you should settle for building materials like wood, tiles, glass and flooring mater...