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Pls, has any one got information/update as to what is happening or would happen to Lagos State Isheri North scheme. I am being told that land allottees that had paid up might be asked to make some more payment to Lagos state becasue they need the money to bring infrastructures to the area

larez:
Lol @Popsi, It shall cost you 218 shillings and 10 pence.

@larez
At least you've given ur own estimate, let people make their own judgement as to your suitability/experience

I still find it shocking that our so called builders/Arc cannot for the life of me give a rough estimate as to how much it might cost to put up an average structure (with all other things being equal). For the life of me do people actually understand want a rough estimate means. I just get a bit apprehensive when a so called experience builder cant give an estimate. It quickly gives one a glue, if one's estimates too high/low for a project, his/her so called experience is quickly called into question. I am not a builder, just a guy that has lots of interest in building and i can give a rough estimate as to how much a project might gallop with all other things being equal. Does it mean i have more experience than our so called educated professionals? I seriously hope not.

i will appreciate it if members can tell us how much they think a 20 room hostel would cost in construction,
[quote][/quote]Members of Nairaland,

Please, i would advise you all deal with olaniyi1, with a bit of care, I'm not convinced about him. Y should hebe asking for members to tell him how much hostel building would cost when he claims the amt of experience he claims. Umm, does not add up

olaniyi1:
I need to get the quantity surveyor fired! N3 million will take care of about 10 rooms with minimal finish, i apologise for the error, i will usually advise that for all constructions a bill of quantities be prepared to help find out the total cost of construction with respect to local cost of labor etc, meanwhile because cost can vary from place to place, i will appreciate it if members can tell us how much they think a 20 room hostel would cost in construction,

olaniyi1:
There is the popular saying that one should cut ones coat to one size, after several years practicing architecture, i have found out that the same can be almost true for construction as well, to reduce cost of building construction, its advisable to use direct labour, the client should get materials and then pay the daily labor rate to those who do the job! this will save considerable cash i tell you, something else i need to note is that you can build to budget, the kind of finishes used can also determine cost, for an hostel you don't need Spanish tiles! most students prefer rugs, you can also build in phases to reduce immediate spending, build one wing of 10 rooms first, make money then you build the other wing, hope i have answered you question appropriately?

olaniyi1,

There is no way you can still build a 10 bedromm hostel with only 3m, with minimal or no minmal finish. I am sorry i would have to question your experience at this stage. Plesae, i need convincing you are actually into building of properties

olaniyi1,

There is no way u can build a 20 room hostel for 3m in this day and age, even if you want to physically build it yourself cos there things you cant build/make yourself i.e iron rod for lintels cements, windows etc.

you have to pay the plasterers, plumbers etc, you have to buy the toilet units, you have to buy the blocks, sand for filling and plastering etc. so please give me a break and lets get real here

@Desse
Thanks, so much Desse for the education.

As i mentioned earlier in my comment i used the word 'ROUGH ESTIMATE', pls concentrate more on the clause  ''ROUGH'.

I do not think or assume that any one asking for an estimate, without the necessary documents, is actually asking for a figure set in stone, even with sighting of necessary documents, it is still difficult to still give an amount set in stones

If someone comes to me and ask for a buidling extimate, i would say that ''every other thing being Ok, an average bungalow of x rooms should cost btw x and x amt roughly.

Pls, do not confuse a rough estimate with an accurate figure.

It baffles me when builders or so, who claim experience, are asked a simple question i.e what is rough estimate of constructing an average story building or bungalow of may be 1-4 or so rooms, they come out with answers like ''we need a building plan first'' etc. Such answers really goes a long way in showing their wealth or experience. Someone who has been involved in building projects should be able to give a very rough estimates.

I am not a builder, I am just guy with lots of interest in properties, I can advise anyone interested in building a bungalow that depending it will cost in the region of #5-8m obviously depending on finishing. I am sure this helps those seeking an estimate of such.

4 bed house abt #9-15m depending on soil texture and taste.

I have three plots of Land for sale in Port Harcourt, off Peter Odili road by Doxa family church road total size 1350sqm price 15m. This is an up and coming area with wide Roads (Abuloma GRA)buildings are springing up daily and prices are on the up. Comes with a C of O.

Contact: Ken 08033401608

Can you send me details pls, lewisoke@yahoo.com.

Thx

Thank you, so much Ilelobola, your assistance has been priceless. I would check the web site you directed me to and email the UK Embassy in Lagos.

When you said ''original documents don't need to be notarised for High Commission visa application purposes'' are you referring to the Adoption Certificate or is it all the documents sent to Nigeria by the DCSF, becasue i am told i would have to pick up the Adoption Certificate in Nigeria. Where in Nigeria still not sure,

Pls excuse me if i am being a bit thick here, i surly need all the information/help i can get cos so i can get my son to the UK. I can also be reached on lewisoke@yahoo.com.

Thx

any tel nos?

Thanks Ilelobola,

The Child has been legally adopted fron Nigeria, and we've gone thru the social services here in UK. The position now is that the papers from the Social services are with the DCSF ready to be forwarded to Nigeria, but we are not sure if we need a notary public to attest to them and then the foreign and commonwealth office to legalise it b4 its forwarded to Nigeria. Pls help

Pls does anyone out there no the procedure of bring an adopted child to the UK.

Thank you

Pls has anyone got idea of the process of bring an adopted child from nigeria to UK

i  have 11 self contained available for rent, its very close close to Uniport back of engineering dept. Has running water, car parking facility, security and a standby generator.

By self contained i mean its, just a room with wardrope, kitchen, toilet and bathroom and its own front and back doors.

Rent: 75k per year

Pls contact: Akpo on 08039254728 or Hope on 08027233858
Email:-  lewisoke@yahoo.com





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This idea of Property Investment Club is super. I presently have a student accommodation i have just completed near Uniport and certainly would be interested in clubbing up with like minded and honest (i hope) people.

Thanks, for responding with acceptable explanation. Secrets is not always the best way in property deals. I would send you my email.

Thx

My advice to all, is pls tread carefully cos this does not smell/look above board. It is SECRET UNDER CARPET DEALS??

Please, can we all try and be upfront with our dealings, i get a bit apprehensive when people start bringing out information in bits without any obvious reason.

I do not think letting people know the price and location of the land/estate should be an information that should not be published upfront, if the land/estate is genuine

How much would your kind of property rents .

Thx

Pls does any one know how much a 3 bedrooom apartment rents in Amuwo Odofin Low cost housing, Mile 2.

Thx

Send me details to lewisoke@yahoo.com pls.

Thx

Pls have you got an idea how much the 2-3 bedroom that are sold for 3.5 how much does/would it rent for.

Thx

Hello all,

Pls can any one advice me on an estimate for standard construction of a block of 4 flats with 3 bedroom each to an average finish in Lagos state.

Thx

yes, lagos, Ikeja(Isheri North)

I have 2 plots of land near uniport and i am looking to put up about 18 self contained rooms for students any ideas as to how much for an average std finish and any ideas as to achievable rents. Thx

Pls, can you tell me how to post a topic