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4Bedroom Bungalow on a Full Plot for sale at Ajah Lekki

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Bungalow for sale 4Bedroom Bungalow setback with Garden For Sale Allied Garden Estate. Location: Ado Road Ajah Lekki. Title: Governor Consent Price: N25million Asking Take advantage of this Opportunity!!! For more Info pls Call

5 Fruits And Vegetables For Healthy Eyes

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Lifestyle The eyes is the most important sense organ in our body, they are parts of our body that perceive light. They allow us to see the world and to understand how objects relate to each other. our eyes are the windows of the soul, a man won’t be able to see the beauty of this wonderful world without the eyes. In addition to consuming foods, it’s advised you quit smoking, lose some weight and reduce your blood pressure, as they are common culprits that affect vision and lead to impaired vision.  If you want to protect your vision health, it is high time you start eating more of the healthy vision fruits. 1. BANANA Most people think of carrots when it comes to foods that help improve vision, but studies show that bananas are also very effective when it comes to eye health. Bananas contain vitamin A, which plays a role in protecting eye membranes and providing light to the cornea. Asides from the fact that good quantity of Magnesium relaxes your muscles; there are side e...

What is All The Property in The World Worth?

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  The Chinese property sell-off has been overdone, James says    AFP/Getty It's $217,000,000,000,000 - that's 12 zeroes The total value of world real estate reached $217tn (£153tn) in 2015 – $217 million million – and is more than 12 times US GDP, or 21 times China’s GDP. This figure measures the entire property universe, including commercial and residential property as well as forestry and agricultural land. This means that the world owns real estate assets that are nearly three times its annual income – 2.7 times GDP. Property represents 60pc of the total of mainstream global assets, which also includes globally traded equities and securitised debt. It is also equivalent to 36 times the total value of all the gold ever mined (approximately $6tn), 2.3 times the value of outstanding securitised debt ($94tn), and 3.9 times the total value of equities ($55tn).

Billionaire Who Bought 'Blue Moon' Diamond Snaps up Richard Rogers Skyscraper

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Hong Kong's fifth richest man spent nearly £50m on diamonds, which he named after his daughter Josephine A flamboyant Hong Kong billionaire who bought the world's most expensive diamondis expected to buy a skyscraper in the City of London. A company controlled by Joseph Lau, Hong Kong's fifth richest man, is set to buy 88 Wood Street, according to the Evening Standard. Chinese Estates is buying the tower, designed by Richard Rogers, for £270m. His company also owns Goldman Sachs' London headquarters, and he previously owned a house in Belgravia with a gold-lined swimming pool. In November, Mr Lau, who is worth £8bn, spent almost £50m on two diamonds in less than 24 hours, and named both after his daughter.

Purplebricks Revenue Soars But Losses Widen

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The hybrid estate agent, which has pumped money into an advertising campaign, has grown its share of the online market Online estate agent Purplebricks presented a mixed bag in its first set of results since listing on London's junior Aim market in December. Revenues at the company climbed to £7.2m from £800,000 in the six months to October 31. But pre-tax losses widened to £6.4m, from £2.5m in the same period last year, as it spent heavily on marketing and advertising in a bid to grow its market share.

Lagos Island LGA Flags off Road Construction

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The Lagos Island Local Government Area has flagged-off the construction of Sanusi Olusi and Agarawu Streets as part of efforts by the State Government to fulfill its pledge to the people at the grassroots as well as tackle the traffic gridlocks on Lagos Island. Speaking at the flag off ceremony held last week at Sanusi Olusi Street, Oke-Arin, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Prince Adetoyese Olusi stated that the two major roads slated for construction in the Local Government are part of the 114 roads project recently approved by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for immediate construction in the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State. He pointed out that the road construction project, which is line with the overall vision of Governor Ambode for the State, would not only meet the needs of the masses but will enhance commercial activities in all benefitting communities after completion.

LASG Restates Policy of Zero Tolerance for Street Trading

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The Lagos State Government has once restated its policy of zero tolerance on street trading and hawking in the State, warning violators of the State’s environmental laws to desist or incur the wrath of law enforcement agencies. According to a statement issued from the office of the State Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, Lagos Environmental Laws does not permit anyone to convert the roads, medians, set-backs and walkways into markets. While pointing out that the activities of the illegal street traders are degrading the environment and valuable infrastructures put in place with tax payers’ money, Adejare said that it is regrettable that some illegal traders had not heeded the enlightenment and advocacy messages of the Public Affairs and Advocacy teams of the Ministry.

Own a plot of land in Sangotedo, along EMPEROR and DIAMOND Estate Beside Monastery by Shoprite

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Less than 10mins drive from ajah round about. Title: Gazetted with all documents available on request. Price: 120by30 (324sqm): N3million 120by60 (648sqm): N5.5million Take advantage of this Opportunity!!!

627sqm Plot of Land For Sale at Lekki Gardens Phase 1

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Location: Behind Lagos Business School Ajah. Title: C of 0... Price: N20million net Take advantage of this Opportunity!!! For more Info pls Call

Professionals urge Compliance to Lekki Masterplan

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MIFFED at the seeming distortion in Lekki Peninsula masterplan by developers, professionals in the built environment have charged the state authorities to ensure total compliance to the existing layout. The masterplan developed some year’s ago by a consultant, Messrs Dal Handazzar was conceived to allow free-flow of traffic, free-flow drainage system and a compact corridor. However, developers have flouted this physical planning regulation. For instance, the master plan mandated every housing estate in Lekki corridor to link their drainage to each other and also link water flow to the primary drainage that would be constructed along the coastal alignment. A former Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, who superintended the master plan, Mr. Francisco Abosede, said: “But till date, each estate has its drainage that doesn’t link to each other”, he said.  Abosede expressed need for effective monitoring, to ensure the corridor is not turned to another slum. ...

Lagos Reviews Ikeja Model City Plan

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Wasiu Anifowoshe has said that Government has commenced the review of Ikeja Model City Plan which became operative in year 2010 in order to ascertain the level of compliance with the provisions of the plan and improve on its gains. Anifowose explained that the review was part of efforts of the present administration to create a better Lagos where infrastructure would not only be adequate but of high standard befitting its status as a mega city. He added that the exercise would include the evaluation of the level of performance in the area of infrastructural provision, conflict of land use, transportation, sanitation, security, housing, population, recreation and tourism among others.

Lagos Reiterates Commitment to Infrastructure Development

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson has reiterated the commitment of the present administration to ensuring even infrastructure development across the nooks and crannies of the State, as some roads embarked upon by the State Government at Ogudu in Kosofe Local Government Area are in the last phase of completion. The Commissioner, who disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at a Stakeholders’ Meeting with house owners and residents at Ogudu, explained that the construction of Ligali, Celestial, Boys Scout Way and Adebare roads within the Ogudu Bridge interchange axis will soon be completed and handed over to the government by the contractors, as part of efforts to ease the traffic gridlock in area.

A Realtor With a Difference

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After Graduation was a little sceptical and irritated about sending out my CV, just the idea of leaving someone who knew nothing about me or my potentials to be the judge of if I was good enough or not just didn't go down well with me. I remember my dreams and visions when I was a young lad, i have passion for investment (To be Self Employed) and I joined Real Estate Firm (Arc View Investment Ltd) to have an experience for 3 years. Now am doing what I love. Was going through my normal routine of browsing the net and found an article titled " Lekki Phase1 versus Ibeju Lekki" and I began to ponder on it and started to compare both and to my amazement the Holy Spirit started to shed light on it. Both are at different stages of their life-cycle Lekki phase 1, I figured should be sum where between Maturity, Developed and Saturation and unlike other products that start to decline land doesn't decline except in extreme harsh situations  like wars, Distress Sales, a ...

The Benefits Of Knowing The Title On A Land.

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Land is undoubtedly a major factor in the social and economic development of every country, it serves as a social security function to most people because after all else have failed, land still returns to the owners for use. It is perhaps the most important natural resource, in the sense that it affects every aspect of people’s lives. Proof of title to land is the protection and degree of control which a person has over any given land. Proofing title to a land surfaces when there is need to buttress the ownership claim to a land and title registration is mainly to protect property rights, to facilitate transactions in land, and to enable land to be used as collateral for a loan. A system of land title registration identifies each individual land parcel and provides confirmation by the state that the person named in the register has specified property rights in that parcel.

The Real Estate Agents You Should Avoid

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transactions especially when you are thinking of selling your house is always an uphill task. One of the most daunting tasks when you are thinking about selling your house is finding the right real estate agent. In a country where unemployment rates is alarming, it is quite easy to fall into the hands of unscrupulous real estate agents who know less about the profession but quite knowledgeable in the act of swindling and manipulating. Although, spotting a dodgy real estate agent is definitely not a walk in the park. Here are signs that should indicate that the agent you are dealing with has a hidden agenda. 1. Agents who Offer you an Immediate High Price for your Property

Planners Chart New Course for Urban Development

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FACED with low patronage, non-recognition of physical planning by the citizens and government, town planners have moved to chart a new course for urban development in the country. They claim that planning is not yet visible, as 70 per cent of Lagos property owners have no building permits and approvals; while the profession lacks requisite curriculum that promotes environmental planning. Members of the (NITP) met last week at a colloquium tagged: |Making Town Planning More Visible. Town Planners’ Colloquium”, held at the NITP/Joseph Awogbemi House, Alausa, Ikeja, which examined issues that touched on planning and national development, challenges being faced by the practitioners, government’s attitude to planning and other sundry considerations.

''Light Up Lagos Project" in Progress

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Meet an Ingenious Nigerian Boy who Built a 'Duplex'

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Facebook user, Ugochukwu Doreen Obi shared this amazing story on her Facebook wall. She wrote "Ran into this boy this evening at Ozubulu Anambra State. U won't believe this boy single handedly constructed this duplex, this such a talent that won't just die. He's filled with dreams and ambitions. He's

Lagos Set to Complete Ibeju-Epe Expressway

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The Lagos State Government is set to complete the abandoned Ibeju-Epe Expressway as part of efforts to prepare Epe Division FOR in the ongoing development in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr, Ganiyu Johnson stated this recently while speaking at a meeting with stakeholders on the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Lagos and Ayetoro roads, and other roads within the Oloja Estate at Epe. The Commissioner sought for the cooperation of the residents within the axis, especially property owners for a hitch free completion of the project within stipulated time, stressing that the economic benefit of the project after completion for the community is enormous.

Playboy Mansion for Sale for $200 Million With One Major Condition

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The 5-acre property, where wild parties were often held, goes up for sale for $200 million with one surprising condition. Have you ever dreamed of owning the Playboy Mansion? It can be yours for $200 million, with one condition: you have to allow previous owner Hugh Hefner to live in the residence for the remainder of his life. Playboy Enterprise announced the big mansion, which is located in West Los Angeles and has become the location of many film shoots and wild parties, hit market on Monday, January 11. “A condition on the sale would be that Mr. Hefner be able to continue to work and live in the residence,” Playboy spokesman John Vlautin said. “This is the right time to seek a buyer for this incredible property who understands the role the Mansion has played for our brand and enables us to continue to reinvest in the transformation of our business,” Playboy Enterprises CEO Scott Flanders said in a statement. “The Playboy Mansion has been a creative center for Hef as his res...

FHA Partners Firm on Abesan Housing Estate Scheme

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THE Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has appointed Messrs Nekonini Business and Properties Limited, as the sole marketer of its Abesan Estate. In a statement signed by Messrs Stanley Oparaocha, Head Business Development and Hayatudeen A. Awwal, Acting Managing Director, respectively, dated January 5, 2016, said the Messrs Nekonini has been performing to the satisfaction of FHA. The Abesan estate in Alimosho local government, comprises six blocks of three bedrrom flats, with 36 units, and a price tag of N14 million.

Firm Introduces Platform for Property Marketing in Africa

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A NEW website has been launched by the African Housing group, which is designed to help home buyers find quality and affordable homes as well as the offer developers opportunities to access millions of home buyers locally and abroad, especially in Africa. The platform aggregates millions of new property from thousands of certified developers in Africa, makes home buying process a pleasurable experience for prospective owners. The site gives African cities become the new home to over 40,000 people every day and research has shown that countries in sub-Saharan Africa require eight million quality homes annually; about 400 – 500 billion US Dollars in market value.

How To Dress When Speaking To Mobile Home Buyers and Sellers?

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We all have learned to not judge a book by its cover; however, people make snap decisions based on your outward appearance and clothes all the time. While there are many reasons a mobile home seller may not choose to do business with you, do not let your wardrobe choices be one of these reasons. Disclaimer: The below advice is based solely on a decade-plus working with mobile home sellers and buyers one-on-one. There are no right or wrong choices about clothing, only choices that may help or harm your business. You are free to wear any attire you desire. Slightly Business-Casual Let’s cut to the chase. Business casual is the way to go. Aim to look respectful and comfortable. Clean jeans or slacks with a polo shirt will do nicely.

Firm Plans 18-Storey Wooden Residential Tower in Vancouver

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The proposed Tall Wood Building CANADA’S Acton Ostry Architects, in collaboration with tall wood advisor Architekten Hermann Kaufmann, has begun construction on the appropriately named “Tall Wood Building,” an 18-story, 53-meter residential tower for Canada’s University of British Columbia (UBC) upper year and graduate students. The tower will be the world’s tallest wooden residential tower, but may not hold that title for long: MGA’s 35-story Baobab in Paris is still awaiting approval, according to Architect’s newspapers..

Distressed Urgent sale of 6nos of 3Bedroom flat

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Location: Adetola street, Aguda, Surulere Lagos. Title: C of O Price: N60Million For More info; Kindly contact Huios Realtors on: Tel: +2348063454724,

An Eight (8) Massive Bedroom Detached house at Magodo Phase 1

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This Property Valued N80million in today's market, but Owner Ready to give it out for N65million NET. MAGODO GRA PHASE 1 (ISHERI) - LAGOS: An Eight (8) Massive Bedroom Detached house with two (2) Kitchens, Three (3) Sitting Area, two (2) Boys Quarter, etc on a Land measuring 700sqm in a Residential Part of Magodo G.R.A Phase 1 (Isheri), Lagos. TITLE: Lagos State Consent

4 Bedroom Terraced duplex house for SALE at Oniru

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located at Oniru Estate (V/I Extension), Lagos, with the following features: * 4 bedrooms (all rooms en-suite) * 2 rooms BQ * Fitted Kitchen * Standard electrical connection for PHCN & Inverter interphase * Borehole and water treatment

LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT COMMENCES TRANSFORMATION OF OSHODI MARKET, BUS-STOPS

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Shuts Owonifari Market Loop. The Lagos State Government has shut the Owonifari market within the notorious loop of Oshodi and relocated affected traders and shop owners to the newly built Isopakodowo market stalls at Bolade area in Oshodi. The government has also commenced the fencing-off of the set-back on Agege Motor Road that stretches from Ilupeju end of Oshodi all the way to the PWD/Ikeja GRA end of the area. In a statement signed by the State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the move is geared towards the need to sanitize and beautify the entire Oshodi area and bring transformation, in particular, to the Owonifari loop as well as the entire bus stop terminals, which have somewhat constituted a menace and an eyesore within the locality. According to the statement, the Owonifari loop will be transformed into an ultra modern bus terminus with new bus shelters that are befitting of a structured park in a mega city. It added that the fenci...

Experts Seek Review of Govt’s New Housing Agenda

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A prototype of ongoing housing project. FOLLOWING plans by the federal authorities to adopt sustainable housing programme, promote alternative energy in projects, stimulate jobs for the low income earners and partner state governments in the process, housing professionals have expressed mixed reaction to new housing policy. Under the policy, the government will adopt Lagos housing model, constructing 40 blocks of housing in each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).. Each state is expected provide land of between 5-10 hectares for a start, with title documents, and access roads or in lieu of access roads, a commitment that they will build the access roads by the time the houses are completed. We see this leading to potential delivery of 12 flats per block and 480 Flats per state, and 17,760 Flats nationwide. “This will translate into a minimum of four doors and two windows very conservatively per home; a demand for 71,040 doors and 35,520 windows nationwide in year one...

Zaha Hadid unveils residential tower in Melbourne, Australia

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FOLLOWING designs for a trio of towers in Brisbane and a pair of towers in Gold Coast, the London-based architect, Zaha Hadid has just submitted plans for another tower, this time in Melbourne, Australia. Like the Brisbane and Gold Coast towers, the proposed project, a 54-story mixed-use skyscraper, also employs a sculptural, tapered expression, creating more open space at the base. Despite the notion that Melbourne is reaching an oversupply of residential housing units, the tower will comprise 420 apartments, 118,000 square feet (11,000 square meters) of retail space, and 60,000 square feet (5,600 square meters) of commercial office space.

Shanghai ‘Tree Mountain’ to Feature 400 Terraces, 1,000 Structural Columns

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The proposed tree mountain site HEATHERWICK Studio has unveiled this tree-covered development for a 15 acre site near Shanghai’s art district The 300,000m2 mixed-use scheme has been designed to resemble ‘tree-covered mountains’ and features 400 terraces. The trees are supported by 1000 structural columns covering the façade. According to the practice, the design was ‘conceived not as a building but as a piece of topography’. Next to a public park, the existing 15 acre site incorporated several historic buildings and the land was split into two plots, separated by a narrow stretch of government land.

How to Achieve Success as a “Newbie” Real Estate Investor

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This article shares useful tips on what to do to succeed as a real estate investor who is looking to forge a path for himself in real estate business. The essence of success is achieving a long period of prosperity through your actions. For a newbie real estate investor in the real estate investment property market, that kind of success can be fostered through committing some habits to your investment routine, using them to continually work towards new opportunities and new investments. By internalizing a few of the following techniques as habits, a real estate investor can become more successful in his/her real estate transactions, giving you an edge on the competition (of which there is much in the real estate investment market).

2016 Budget: Ministry of Power, Works and Housing Gets N433.4 billion

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The Federal Government, on Tuesday in Abuja earmarked N433.4 billion in the 2016 budget for its services in the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. President Muhammadu Buhari stated this on Tuesday in his 2016 budget speech delivered at the Joint session of the National Assembly. He said it was the intention of government to raise the percentage allocation for capital expenditure in future. Capital Expenditure: N1.8 trillion “To deliver our development objectives, we have increased the capital expenditure portion of the budget from N557 billion in the 2015 budget to N1.8 trillion in the 2016 budget. “For the first time in many years, capital expenditure will represent 30 per cent of our total budget. “In future years, we intend to raise the percentage allocation for capital expenditure,’’ he said.

Egypt To Build 1million Homes For The Poor

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Egyptian Housing Minister, Mustafa Madbouly, said plans are underway to build 1 million homes for the poor people at a cost of almost 20 billion dollars over the next five years. He said on Wednesday in Cairo that the plan was aimed at easing a crunch that has seen slums and unlicensed buildings spread since the 2011 revolt. Madbouly said with a population of about 90 million, projected to exceed 120 million by 2050, and with many Egyptians living in sprawling slums, the country was struggling to build enough houses for the poorest in society.