BornToSucced:
Hello, I need your advice on this situation.

I currently stay in a 3 bedroom apartment in Ogudu, and work in Ikoyi axis. My current rent is 1m and the landlord is about to increase it to 1.2m from next year.

However, I just deposited 30% payment for a 3 bedroom flat Sangotedo and the owner said I can move in while I spread the balance.

My concern is, I want to relocate to the new apartment in Sangotedo but the traffic going to work borders me. Is it better to rent it out? How is security and light in Sangotedo axis?

I am really confused on what to do as my current rent is coming to an end.

Please I need your suggestions.

yomi007k:
You have the following options;

1. Pay N.1.2 millon for the 3BR in Ogudu.

2. Move to Sangotedo and readjust your life with the traffic situation.

3. Move to a cheaper apartment type in Ogudu e.g 1 BR,2BR.

4. Make more money.

Biglittlelois:
Must you live in a 3 bedroom flat if you are not a married man with kids?

There are cheaper houses at Lekki for a room and parlour, go for it.

Kajaard:


You want to live in Sangotedo and continue your work in Ikoyi? I laugh in swahili. I hope you are ready for the stress from traffic and the ill health both physically and mentally that will occur?

You better renew your Ogudu rent or look for a cheaper accommodation on the mainland.

BornToSucced:

My concern is, I want to relocate to the new apartment in Sangotedo but the traffic going to work borders me. Is it better to rent it out? How is security and light in Sangotedo axis?

I am really confused on what to do as my current rent is coming to an end.

Please I need your suggestions.

Kobojunkie:
You didn't bother to check this before you rented a place in the area?

BornToSucced:
I didn’t rent, I bought a flat there.

BornToSucced:
Hello, I need your advice on this situation.

I currently stay in a 3 bedroom apartment in Ogudu, and work in Ikoyi axis. My current rent is 1m and the landlord is about to increase it to 1.2m from next year.

However, I just deposited 30% payment for a 3 bedroom flat Sangotedo and the owner said I can move in while I spread the balance.

My concern is, I want to relocate to the new apartment in Sangotedo but the traffic going to work borders me. Is it better to rent it out? How is security and light in Sangotedo axis?

I am really confused on what to do as my current rent is coming to an end.

Please I need your suggestions.

frozen70:


If you are ready to leave home by 4am daily, including the risk, and you will save some money from the rent in sango
Calculate all together. If you are not saving up to 200k by relocating to Sango.
Just remain in Ogudu and look for houses around the neighborhoods

Living in a cheap house or area, paying more on transport is not a good idea

Besides, you didn't mention if you are a family man with children or not

Klass99:


I just saw your last post where you said you bought the house first of all congratulations, secondly pls move into your house and weather the storm of traffic.

If you time your exit right, from your house and the office traffic won't be so brutal. Better still park your car one side and start joining the staff bus to minimize the wear and tear on your body (if your office offers that perk and you don't mind)

The people living there haven't quenched yet , but traffic on the Lekki - Ajah axis (from Chevron downwards) is unusually heavy because of the road construction by LASG.

BornToSucced:
Hello, I need your advice on this situation.

I currently stay in a 3 bedroom apartment in Ogudu, and work in Ikoyi axis. My current rent is 1m and the landlord is about to increase it to 1.2m from next year.

However, I just deposited 30% payment for a 3 bedroom flat Sangotedo and the owner said I can move in while I spread the balance.

My concern is, I want to relocate to the new apartment in Sangotedo but the traffic going to work borders me. Is it better to rent it out? How is security and light in Sangotedo axis?

I am really confused on what to do as my current rent is coming to an end.

Please I need your suggestions.

BornToSucced:


Thanks dear. Your response is motivating.

Yes, the road construction is causing heavy traffic. Do you reside along that axis?

Klass99:


Yes, but not Sangotedo precisely. Before Sangotedo

BornToSucced:

Okay. I now have one neighbour

cococandy:
Threads like this tickle me because I’m mentally trying to imagine what the distance is, this one everybody is shaking head for you.

OP I want to ask why didn’t you purchase the apartment in an area closer to your job but I suppose I already know what the answer is.

Anyway congratulations and good luck.

Consider that you would need to be paying back the loan on the apartment while also paying rent if you choose to live somewhere else. Look at your finances and decide accordingly.

Klass99:


Lol, I don't know why folks are even shaking head for him. Traffic has become a "normal" way and part of life in this city. It's a given!

Like him, I don't live close to my office but mehn I love where I live to pieces. My colleagues keep suggesting I move closer to our office for traffic reasons. I tell them power and water is 24/7 where I live amongst other nice things, I won't give it up for this job.

Moreover, when you see really nice/decent accommodations with the facilities I currently enjoy, the price is cut throat and for expatriates, baby girl cannot deal o!

I often decline hangout invites because I like going home to my crib after work. Ask me wetin I dey rush house go do? Nothing o, other than to turn on my TV and AC to relax after a warm shower.

Born2Succeed, if you like your new crib and you are feeling it in your soul (like I do mine) move and forget the traffic.

BornToSucced:


Thank you. I am happy you know the bolded.

Your last point is why I am strategizing to reduce my rent expense.

For those that ask why I didn't get an apartment closer to my workplace, I just couldn't afford it at this time. I am a start up >:(

bukatyne:


1. Why do you have a three bedroom apartment as a single man? That's what I need for myself and the fact that I hope to settle down soon.

2. If traffic is/was a concern, you wouldn't think of relocating to Sangotedo; that's frying pan to fire. I know.

3. I rather buy a house to live in or resell than rent. Except you want it as a steady income for life. If you want to rent the Sangotedo house, then negotiate with your landlord or more to a room and parlour (more advised). Thanks.

4. If you want to do Sangotedo, then get ready for the serious traffic to & fro, the wear & tear on your body and car, quality of life, productivity etc. You scared me. I will look into this before making a final decision.

Goodluck.

bukatyne:


But you can get a smaller apartment cheaper than your current rent.

Except you use all three rooms?

BornToSucced:


I can't find a cheaper apartment where I currently live. I think my current apartment is even cheaper compared to other compound in the area.

I use the 3 rooms.........