I got a land sometime last year; I paid for the clearance of the land. Afterward, I built the foundation of a 3-bedroom flat, and work began gradually. Now, I just discovered where I intended to build has another shortcut route to my in-law's house, where he built his own home. I was so shocked; I could not have imagined another strange route could be this close. If I had known, I would not even imagine buying the land, let alone with the intention of building. Now they are aware because we ran into each other just last week. Please, mature minds, what is the way forward?

Why are you afraid of owning a house near your in-laws' home or why don't you want them to know you are building a house?

Sell the land to your in law then..

Build the house and rent it out.

Hope you've not told him the house belongs to you? Just tell him that so so of your friend in diaspora entrusted the project into your hands because of the trust and your relationship with him.

But let your wife be aware that the house you're building is for you and she should keep quiet about it. E get why.