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Thanks for the words. On TIME, i was train that time and investment goes hand in hand. I was also made to realize that the law is only applicable when you are doing things yourself and on ground. The Imperfection; its cosmetic and im just hoping to manage to achieve close to desired result.

One thing about living on this side of the Atlantic, you are now from the land of the BRAVE. I'm sure you can shoulder the attack for sure. Beside you are the OGA here Sir!

EgunMogaji:
1) TIME: One of the builders on here wrote that no one gets a prize for finishing his house first. So you'll have to ask yourself this question, "What's The Rush"?

2) IMPERFECTIONS: Are they structural imperfections or cosmetics imperfection? I am building a personal residence and the cosmetic imperfections I can deal with later during finishing which I ABSOLUTELY will be there.

The only risk is the economic uncertainties so I will advise you to carry on.

I will tell you this one fact, I have never seen a house built in Nigeria that passed my cosmetic challenge, NONE. So try not to be over critical, they just don't have the skillset or work ethics to do an impressive job. (I'll have to drag out my anti flame suit for this wayward comment I'm sure ).

Good luck.

Hello NL, I'm at a crossroad and need to decide if i should continue the construction without my present or delay the delivery date back a year to allow for me to be present for the finishing. I'm thinking that construction should continue on one of the units. Depending on the quality of the work done on that one unit, i can have them stop work or proceed without me being present. What do you guys think of this approach?

also, i have to pay for not been on ground through the imperfection that i see in some of the pictures. God dey sha!!! Hassle must not stop until my L-Pads are delivered. Thanks

Hi NL,

There was a slow development on the site yesterday. I purchased a long span roofing sheet two weeks ago. Had to order when my friend and neighbor ordered some for his housing project. By the way, my Neighbor started after me and has roofed his project which is way bigger than my. We are in the same area and its only one plot of land that is between us. I will show you guys some picture of his project too today. I have entered one chance with my own builder ooo!

Hello Sir, where is the Half plot located? show map image as the previous. Thanks

hi, i have a 50 by 100 lot. I will like a price to install interlocking floor on it. what should i be looking at? THanks

Hi, are you the direct owner? When was the house built?

Hello Fellow NL, i was able to get my builder to site for some work this week. Below is an update to work at the site.

Sorry to tell you that you will still pay even though you are on solar 100%. Nigeria Nepa charges by house. I dont even stay in Nigeria more that 10days in a year and i get bills. Even when i disconnected my wire from the pole, i still got a bill. I beg explain how that is possible? Naija arithmetic

nextstep:
As for me, the house I'm building is 100% solar. I never have to see a NEPA bill ever again in my life, and I urge her to do the same.

As they are raising tariffs, solar is becoming more viable, and I won't be bothered with no light or fuel scarcity for my home. Smh

Sorry Sir, why i can not disagree with you on privacy, i must say that you are benefiting from others that are kind to showcase their projects. Its kind of one sided relationship. Privacy is relative, and there are ways you can share your project without sharing your identity or location. God continue to bless you and all.

4nobody4every1:
Hahaha, just ignore whatever anybody says online, that is partly the reasons l dont post any of my projects online, l have personal projects going on in Lagos currently in 2 different sites, one is at the finishing stage while the other one is at an advance stage, l get updates from all the parties involved in the constrution of my projects and l have trusted family members / independent friends/ associates who also monitors everything and send updates to me, so far so good, l am cool, but l love my privacy so much and l wont be comfortable posting pictures on Nairaland, let me continue with my padlock chicken coop construction secretly

hi, any update for this project? Have a good day

I will suggest you focus more on the ROI as opposed to amount of rent. If you bought a land and built it with say, #45M. Say rent is 1.5M/yrs. That's going to take you roughly 30yrs to breakeven. Now if you bought Lusada for #450k and built for say #5M. If your rent revenue is #250k. You will breakeven in 22yrs. And usually, you experience less headache building in quiet area as opposed to Noisy area that everybody waits.And don't let me get into Freud that is usually associated with such area too. And usually with time, your investment will grow. There will be a lot of room on the upside to grow into. Just a conclusion of some R and D that i did for Nigerian Property.

Hi guys,

while am still waiting for reasonable development from my site, i have attached the modified design for your pleasure. Made small changes to the facade which i believe is better.

I like the aesthetic of this design. I have lots of designs similar to this but the cost of deck work in relations to land price made those design void. It more economical to avoid deck cost where land is relatively affordable. And i also want the detachment effect for more privacy. Your design will be nice if i can find a beach front property. Im glad a lot of us are doing something different from the usual. Thanks

spygadgets:
This double deck is more appealing to investment

Hi,
The lot is just 50ft X 100ft. I plan for 4 Units of detached studios. I don't like congestion, so i minimized the lot to bare minimum. Peace to all

spygadgets:
Truetohome brother
Thanks for this update, but we will love to know the size of the plot and how many studio space u got from the floor plan, cos just like u said there are many out there to learn athing or few from ur insights, me inclusive, shouts out to the likes of
Spyder80, egunmogaji,muftau,brabus,and the rest

Hi Friends,

my builder is doing the usual o. The minute i turned my back from the site, he has done nothing since then. One story upon another. Hear this: " we cannot find any good blocks to buy anywhere around". This is a big whole town with lots of Block Factories.

We scream unemployment is unusually high, but anytime one gives a job out to be done, you realize that the problem is not unemployment; but lazy people that wants money without working for it.

Anyways, Oga just wan vex small. I expect work to have advance pass its current stage. The design was made easy enough for quick execution. Happy weekend guys.

This problem in LG is a society problem. Firstly, Who pays for a house that he/she has not seen? The so called OFF Plan concept is Freud. Anytime i see those two words on any development or the so called Service Plot or House, i run.

Most Nigerians do not understand what a Service whatever is or mean. IT Simply a Rented Land from the developer. You build a house on someone else land. They will continue to charge your forever for renting their land. It called a CONDOMINIUM in the USA.

I laughed when the Tenant was suing LG for charging them for service land they bought. They signed for it without understanding what they were buying. Typical of us Nigerian. Wanting to feel among without know what we want to join. But Nigeria being what it is, LG lost in court to their Tenant while they should have won easily if it was US.

Anyways, LG was greedy. They need to sell outright and let the home owners develop their management services through HOA( Home Owner Association). The good thing about HOA is that it provides the community a standard and its the home owners that come together to implement policies that work for them, not the developer.

My advice for now, When you hear SERVICE PLOT OR HOUSE, I beg run for your life. Na Naija we dey ooo

Hi Friends,

I got a better pictures from site today.

Thank you and i hope it serves the purpose that its intended to serve and help our people to think outside just profiting at all cost.

ewizard1:
This is so cool. Would be following this thread to see how it all unfolds. I love the design.

#MayGodBlessMeToo

hi, you are very funny. the way you came up with the seventh flat. i was also trying to find the seventh flat. you are absolutely right about us Engineers and grammar. Nice planned project.

Aventures:
I amso glad we have people who believe with God all things are possible.

So we do believe so and we took over the site in The name of God (Spiritual site handing over) while the physical will really take place on Monday by God's Grace. so some pics below shows the site over view.

Meanwhile, i will like to seek for pardon in advance because i may not meet your expectation WHEN IT COMES TO SPEAKING GRAMMAR, any typical engineer will tell you that our language is drawing, but i promised to do my best. I am saying all these because someone was asking where is the seventh flats, I summarized all the service rooms and facility managers office together and i named them flat 7.

Hi friends, the building is a detached studio or a room efficiency or a self contain on steroid. its been design to be a luxury Self contain. Attached is the floor plan. and some intending interior. its also for graduate student or lectures or as a guest house. the final usuage is yet to be determined until completion.

Update as of yesterday from the site. The picture is poor sha. But something is better than nothing since i left Nigeria and cannot take it myself.

Hi Friends,

I decided to change the design alittle. Attached this the new design. Which one do you like?

Project Name: L-Pad Studios
Location: Ilishan Remo Ogun State
Owner: Nairalander ( True2home)

Mission: Build something simple and decent for the young generation to enjoy and be able to afford.

I want to thank all the fellow Nigerians that encourages me to start this construction project by sharing their project on NL. Salute to those that came before now and to those coming later.

Thanks for the response. I will definitely take to your suggestion.

Hello Bebe2,

I have a feeling that your flats in Agbara Opic are occupied and you are pleased with the area. Please advise me of your experience in terms of demand for accommodation in the estate. I have a 100ft x 200ft lot in Area4 that am in the process of making a decision on what should go on the land. Going home in two week to do this. Thanks

bebe2:
No, i didnt buy any from lusada, no positive leads.

eventually got a place in area 5,opic estate.

Sir, i think they call them Civil Engineers...lol

EgunMogaji:
Who are all these peeps?

Hi,

when you build in an area with clay properties, then there is going to be such cracks in buildings as you are witnessing. Clay has a dynamic characteristic; it shrinks when its dry and expands when its wet. As this happens, if the foundation the houses are sitting on is mostly clay soil, then things are bond to move. This my one cent sir.

Hi,

I don't think its a problem. The same issue happened to me when i processed an approval for a building two years ago. The people deliberately approved a similar yet very different plan for me. I did not know where or how they got the plan they approved, but my observation is that they have plans in their possession and they proceed to use that to make the processing fast. The OGa AT THE TOP knows what's easy for him to quickly sign without having to analyze my fresh new plan. I went back to him to ask why he approved a totally different plan from what was handed to him, and he said " Don't worry my brother, you can change it as long as its still bungalow". That was it.

Some pictures

Sorry Sir, I'm very sure my post is not met for you. Money is not everything for some of us in life because God has always been kind to my family. Have a bless evening.

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Hi, i'm curious to know what people think and feel of this method. I will like to collect rent monthly too. The concern in my finding is that our people do not find it easier to pay monthly. They will rather gather the funds wherever they can and that will buy them time and peace of mind for the next 12month. Dropping #60k when your salary is #80k is not easy to follow.

Usually, the first year paid is from accumulated funds over many years of savings or family input. That's why trouble usually start when its time to pay the second year. But if you can find a responsible person with very good income and stable job, then that may work.

What i will recommend is to see if an arrangement can be foster through the employer and the employee to have his or her rent send directly to the landlord on a monthly installation. Im still thinking on this idea for now. Good Luck