How does real estate investment work in Nigeria?

 Last week, I was going through a post on social media where someone asked for investment ideas to help him make good use of his money.

There were varioous opinion, including the usual Ponzi scheme. cryptocurrency etc, pay 1,000 Naira to get 100,000 Naira.” It was quite appalling that only a few persons mentioned something related to real estate investments.

Thus, there are a lot of persons who know little or nothing about real estate investment in Nigeria. So, how does real estate investment works in Nigeria? When it comes to making investments, one aims to get profits that would make them worthwhile. Within the country, there are various profitable investment ideas but one fantastic area is real estate.

The real estate business is one of the thriving industries in Nigeria that has stood the test of time and has still emerged as a gold mine for several years. With 13% of the country’s population being homeless, and a few house owners, such investment is bound to thrive and bring great returns

However, the success of an investor depends on excellent information and knowledge of the sector they have at their disposal.

Let’s jump right in, I’ll be revealing more about real estate investment to help make the whole process less complicated.

What is Real Estate Investment?

Before I proceed what real estate investment is, let me explain some basic facts. Real estate is one of the fast-growing sectors within the country. The high need for residential apartments, commercial buildings, and offices, creates excellent investment opportunities in the sector. Real estate investment works as a financial strategy that usually involves the purchase, ownership, rental, and sale of various properties to generate income.

Sounds interesting, right?

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Well, this tangible investment can be the right security for your wealth and provide you with outstanding returns. Its immunity to inflation and enhancement of value can get you to that financial freedom that you’ve always dreamt about. What does this mean for you? Well, you can start earning some money from this type of investment and worry less about the impacts of recession or inflation.

Ways of Investing in Real Estate

There are various ways you can invest in real estate in Nigeria but it would help if you also conduct some extensive research and make strategic plans before getting started. Then, choose from any of the areas below:

The Concept of Land Flipping

For most investors, this seems like one of the most convenient ways of getting their money into real estate to get profits quickly. The good news about this type of investment is that it requires quite a little effort but it deals with some level of smartness. If you are thinking of going through this path, you have to get your money ready and learn more about land ownership.

To get started, you should know that you would be buying lands and selling them without the need of building or developing them. Buying and selling a single plot of land may give you a substantial amount of profit but wait, let me tell you something, that money would be quite significant if there is improvement on the land. Such investment also offers you more knowledge and opportunities in the real estate sector. Soon, you can start buying acres of land and sell them at any time.

Investing in Rental Properties

Ever pictured yourself being a landlord? Well, this is a thriving aspect of real estate investment that is an old practice as land acquisition or ownership. All that is involved in this area of the business is the purchase of properties and renting them out to individuals who then become your tenants.

Before you start investing in properties, please take care in searching for the right property and choose from genuine sellers to avoid being defrauded. You would also need to devote some time to this type of investment, especially when dealing with maintenance to avoid losses. For the busy folks, you can employ a manager that have great skills in taking charge of the property.

As an investor, owning rental properties offers you a fixed income on either a monthly basis, yearly basis, or both. Kindly note that how you get your payments depends on your agreements with your tenants. Interestingly, you can start gaining more profit after a few years, as it is quite normal for properties to appreciate in terms of their value, after a while.

Thus, investing in property now would leave you with a more valuable asset in the next five years. However, you would be solely in charge of whatever maintenance is needed on the property but don’t freight, as the rents you collect from your tenants can easily cover those costs. And that’s just one side of the story, as in most cases,there is still enough left to serve as your profit after paying for the maintenance of your properties.

Investing in Property Development

This aspect of real estate investment may require that you invest a great amount of money, as it is capital intensive but it yields a great deal of profit. The basic thing you have to do is get your money ready and search for properties in the best location around the country and develop them into something more luxurious. By now, you should know that there are trustworthy and legal agents that can help execute this task.

Whether you have an interest in residential estates, commercial outlets, or other properties, you can develop them better and sell later at a higher profit margin. Kindly note that the location is an integral aspect of this area of the investment, as people tend to pay more on properties sited across excellent locations. So, let’s say you invest a hundred million naira, at the end of the development, you might be earning a multiple of that amount or even more.

REITs

If you are thinking of going into real estate investments in Nigeria, you should also consider learning more about Real Estate Investment Trusts. REITs work under the auspices of the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). When it comes to REITs, only a few individuals are knowledgeable about this, and investing in these trusts can help generate some great income.

They work as an excellent investment where investors combine their capital to acquire some real estate properties and offer mortgage loans. The management of the trust handles the existing portfolio and takes care of releasing the returns from the capital to the various individuals. Surely, you are getting your money with interest by an indirect real estate cash flow.

REITs work similarly to stocks, as you can buy them and also sell them to those who are willing to buy on major exchange platforms. One interesting benefit of REITs is liquidity, as it offers access to liquid assets that you can sell at fair rates to invest in other investment opportunities within the country. If you are keen on getting into some diversification with regards to real estate investment, this would be quite beneficial.

Conclusion

Real estate investment in Nigeria is a fantastic idea, and it is quite profitable if you deal with a good advantage of helpful information. Individuals are often in need of either a residential apartment or a business outlet, and as such, their needs keep the sector booming. How do real estate investments work in Nigeria? It involves various things, and a peek through this piece would reveal some major things you should know about real estate investments.

Adedeji Adebisi, MD/CEO Adefiz Nigeria Limited, Helps Individuals Invest Right In Real Estate.For Questions On This Article Or Enquiring About Real Estate Email: Adefizlimited@gmail.com or Whatsapp/Call +2347038111802

How to know if there is court case in property in Lagos

*HOW TO KNOW IF THERE IS A COURT CASE ON A PROPERTY IN LAGOS* 

In law, when there is a court case or a pending litigation on a property, we say the property is subject to "Lis pendens". To know if a property is the subject matter of a litigation, one has to go to the Court Registry of the Court within which the land falls under its jurisdiction to conduct a Court Registry search using the particulars of the land. https://wa.me/c/2348138344488

To make it easier for the public to know whether a property is subject to lis pendens, the Lagos State Government developed the LAGOS STATE LIS PENDENS ELECTRONIC SYSTEM where all court matters relating to land in Lagos are listed. The online platform can be accessed via https://lagoslispendens.com.ng/. You will be required to create an account to access the information in the database. As of Thursday, March 03, 2022, the top four locations in Lagos with the highest number of properties under litigation are Ikeja with 468 properties, Lekki with 367 properties, Ikorodu with 306 properties and Agege with 105 properties.

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CEO ADEFIZ Homes 

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*Manufacturers pass rising cost of building materials to customers

 

By Adedeji Adebisi 

 Adefiz Homes 

As inflation continues to spiral, major building materials markets in some parts of the country have witnessed a surge in prices, leaving many private developers jittery over maximising profits on housing projects.

Manufacturers are passing on the rapidly rising cost of raw materials to their customers, adding to concerns that inflation, which increased by 18.76 per cent in March from the previous 17.92 per cent recorded in February 2021 may put further pressure on the economy.

The increasing cost has also put the hope of becoming potential homeowners by Nigerians in limbo. About 60 per cent of the total cost of building construction goes to materials while the remaining 40 per cent is spent on labour.

Prices of essential building components like sand, blocks, roofing sheets, tiles; paints and wood have witnessed an increase in prices by over 15 per cent in cities across the country. Most of the developers still rely on imported materials.

The upper Chamber of the National Assembly had moved to cut the skyrocketing costs of component in building construction by urging the Federal Government to introduce liberal policies to stimulate more investment in the manufacturing of products.

The upper chamber said such policies should include provision of industrial and larger tax incentives to encourage local investments.

A survey revealed that tipper load of sand moved from 65,000 in March last year to about N76, 500 now in some states of the Southwest.

Similarly, in Lagos, Rivers, Kano, Abuja, Anambra, Ondo and Oyo states, prices of sanitary fittings like Tryford (w/c) close couple with big hand basin, increased from N34, 000 as of February to N40, 000. The side flush, which was sold for N16, 500 went up to N23, 000 while the Ariston water heater (15-litres) moved from N40, 000 to N45, 000.

The cost of wood is also rising, a Lagos-based developer that got quotation of N170,000 for wood in February last year told The ADEFIZ properties that he was disappointed to learn that the rate has gone above N400,000

Also, in Kano, Ogun and Lagos respectively, prices of corrugated iron roof sheet per bundle rose from between N17, 500 and N18, 500 in February last year to the current rate of N29, 500.

The price of floor and wall tiles has also moved up in some locations like Lagos, Onitsha, Oyo and Ogun. A 60 by 60 tile product goes for between N5, 500 and 7,500. The 40 by 40cm are selling at between N2, 300 and N3, 900 while a 25 by 50cm size is sold for 2,500 depending on the design and quality.

Besides, prices of paints have also been on the rise since December with the price of 20 litre emulsion ranging between N4, 500, and N8, 000, depending on the brand.

A specialist in paint products based in Abia State, traced the increase to high cost of importing chemicals used for the production of paints

Conclusion is for investors in real estate should take advantage of the inflation in the market to invest before materials of building materials will be increasing. 

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