Guides | The Governor | Activity https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/member/directory/goldenboy/activity/ Activity feed for The Governor. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:51:07 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 9a90fdaf510b3ae32fd59161731113a2 The Governor posted an update: If you are thinking of buying land in the Ibeju Lekki area… y […] https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/120/ Sun, 02 May 2021 19:11:47 +0100 If you are thinking of buying land in the Ibeju Lekki area… you really need to be very careful…. Please see the attached post

10 Most Dubious Places To Buy a land in Ibeju Lekki-Shine your eyes o!

]]> 0 08fcda19792b6bf4e6a551396c30d89c The Governor posted an update: Buying or renting a property in Lagos State? Check out the […] https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/119/ Sun, 02 May 2021 19:08:52 +0100 Buying or renting a property in Lagos State? Check out the report produced by the Lagos Branch of NIESV provides average rental and sales values of residential and commercial properties from 30 major neighbourhoods across Lagos State. Might be useful for someone

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]]> 0 11da4e89225083147831e75867c665e9 The Governor posted an update: [bpfb_link […] https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/117/ Sun, 02 May 2021 18:40:27 +0100 [bpfb_link url=’https://carnegieendowment.org/2020/03/19/dubai-property-oasis-for-nigeria-s-corrupt-political-elites-pub-81306′ title=’Dubai Property: An Oasis for Nigeria’s Corrupt Political Elites – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’ image=’https://images.carnegieendowment.org/images/article_images/GettyImages-1190478797.jpg’]For N…[Read more]

]]> 0 f318b5c4936995e2112c974b7b5eba1d The Governor posted an update: Thinking of buying land in lagos… the article below might b […] https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/116/ Sun, 02 May 2021 18:39:35 +0100 Thinking of buying land in lagos… the article below might be of help
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]]> 0 07a40e9be4b783ccd6c3d8a645686584 The Governor posted an update: If you are thinking of renting in Lagos, below is a video […] https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/115/ Sun, 02 May 2021 18:38:04 +0100 If you are thinking of renting in Lagos, below is a video giving you some great tips to finding a property to rent in Lagos
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]]> 0 11dd74ed018804004eabac8712e2f6c9 GoldenBoy created the doc Shared Member Articles (Business & Investors Community) in the group REN Business & Investment Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/77/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:56:52 +0100 0 61dba64e7be80b994a261a5ab438cf62 GoldenBoy created the group Home Owners Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/76/ Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:46:14 +0100 0 d4af235252c6fe3b293e932e75897081 GoldenBoy wrote a new post, test Post -landlords group, on the site Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/?p=13852 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:38:12 +0100 This is just a test post for the landlords group

]]> 0 5146934ee9fafec8c627984f4f6df164 GoldenBoy created the group Developer https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/48/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:20:40 +0100 0 a93f35e0c0b31735d734fe76416f6b82 GoldenBoy created the group Tenant https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/47/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:52:31 +0100 0 3669f319d37fd08c5c2f845a37863cd3 GoldenBoy created the group Landlord https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/46/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:06:40 +0100 0 52fbd812df0e98aa928e4b76011663f6 The Governor posted a new activity comment https://realestatesnigeria.com/guide/activity/p/30/#acomment-45 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 02:01:46 +0100 Is there any area in Ikeja… where not to buy?

In reply to - Kola Adisa wrote a new post, Places To Show Extra Vigilance When Buying A Land In Lagos, on the site Community Places To Show Extra Vigilance When Buying A Land In Lagos Most courts in Lagos state are filled with […] ]]> 364bf727b117194697cd837a4c2abe63 The Governor started the topic Should I be wary buying a house in the current climate? in the forum House & Property Prices https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/should-i-be-wary-buying-a-house-in-the-current-climate Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:25:04 +0100 Myself and my partner are in the process of buying our first house together. We have not put any money down yet so it would be easy for us to pull out.

My question is with everything going on currently (corona) do I wait? Will house prices plummet?

Does anyone who is more knowledgeable in this area have any advice for us & what we should…[Read more]

]]> 0 97ce063e182ff01d2d4dd3a91f25dfd1 The Governor started the topic Need a new mattress in the forum Repair Cost (Is this Quote Right?) https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/need-a-new-mattress Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:22:05 +0100 I need to buy a new mattress to fit a King Size bed. Any ideas of a good make to go for and possible prices?

]]> 0 22b0a3bd264119bf9d07c9732e56b0f0 The Governor started the topic Would I need to sugar soap my kitchen walls? in the forum Home Repairs - How To? (Includes DIY) https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/would-i-need-to-sugar-soap-my-kitchen-walls Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:15:37 +0100 Our kitchen is quite big but we have no real ventilation so the walls sweat when we cook.

I want to paint it next week but feel we should do something to prep the wall for the best finish.

Would using sugar soap to wash the walls down be a good idea?

Any suggestions to get the best finish appreciated

Thanks

]]> 0 980d39c4369755044edcb4be3d6a9236 The Governor replied to the topic Advice needed on which white paint to use in the forum Home Repairs - How To? (Includes DIY) https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/advice-needed-on-which-white-paint-to-use#post-13339 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:26:27 +0100 Trade emulsion for ceilings and first wall coat if you are covering a darker colour.

Matt emulsion for walls.

Water or oil based eggshell for woodwork. Water dries quicker, easier to clean brushes etc, oil based takes longer to dry, but is more hardwearing.

Buy from trade oulets, not DIY sheds. You will get better quality paint.

Decent…[Read more]

]]> 0 3a4473aab845c33780c887ee0cd9969d The Governor replied to the topic Advice needed on which white paint to use in the forum Home Repairs - How To? (Includes DIY) https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/advice-needed-on-which-white-paint-to-use#post-13338 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:25:10 +0100 You might find the following useful if you are doing the job yourself

Work procedure

Pre painted surfaces

Walls and ceilings-

  • Surfaces hand and machine sanded. Machine sander is connected to a vacuum to reduce dust spread.
  • Stress cracks (generally found above doors and windows) taped then 2 coats filler
  • Other imperfections filled then…

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]]> 0 8bb60374f54c473ca662f0b14d4b725f The Governor started the topic Advice needed on which white paint to use in the forum Home Repairs - How To? (Includes DIY) https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/advice-needed-on-which-white-paint-to-use Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:17:17 +0100 Hi guys,

We are redecorating every room in our flat ourselves, but have no prior experience choosing paint before.

We want to go with an all-white option for our:
– walls
– ceilings
– skirting boards (woodwork)
– shelves (woodwork)

My questions:
1) Can anyone suggest a very good paint for the above surfaces? Do we need different paint types per…[Read more]

]]> 0 31d19f1367c78a42bf35b3880dd46a1c The Governor replied to the topic How can I get NHF Loan? in the forum Mortgage Advice & Support https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/how-can-i-get-nhf-loan#post-13169 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:11:07 +0100 You can only get NHF loan if you qualify by meeting the criteria below:

1) You must be a Nigerian and you must be above the age of 18

2) You must have been contributing to the National Housing Fund (NHF) for a minimum period of six months.

3) you must be able to show satisfactory evidence that you have a regular flow of income to guarantee the…[Read more]

]]> 0 2a7e896fceef80c0e9229a8596ca0c1c The Governor started the topic How can I get NHF Loan? in the forum Mortgage Advice & Support https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/how-can-i-get-nhf-loan Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:08:56 +0100 You can only get NHF loan if you qualify by meeting the criteria below:

1) You must be a Nigerian and you must be above the age of 18

2) You must have been contributing to the National Housing Fund (NHF) for a minimum period of six months.

3) you must be able to show satisfactory evidence that you have a regular flow of income to guarantee the…[Read more]

]]> 0 ef65eec11a32542a60e15c9f4351eb5d The Governor replied to the topic What Is The Maximum Amount Of NHF Loan I Can Get? in the forum Mortgage Advice & Support https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/what-is-the-maximum-amount-i-can-get#post-13123 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:36:47 +0100 The current maximum amount available to each individual borrower or joint borrowers will be 80% of the value of the property you or you and your partner are looking to buy subject to a maximum of N16m where the cap on the scheme remains at N20m.

For example, if you are proposing to buy a house of N100 million, the mortgage lenders would be…[Read more]

]]> 0 21af733d812d97c47c17c1bffe5637c2 The Governor started the topic What Is The Maximum Amount Of NHF Loan I Can Get? in the forum Mortgage Advice & Support https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/what-is-the-maximum-amount-i-can-get Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:34:17 +0100 I understand one can get a mortgage in Nigeria under the Federal Housing Finance Programme.
How much is the maximum amount I can get?

]]> 0 126c527cb6aa8301d6b8eae0dca4d1c6 The Governor started the topic Do I still need to get a receipt from the omo-onile in my name? in the forum Certificate Of Occupancy Problems https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/do-i-still-need-to-get-a-receipt-from-the-omo-onile-in-my-name Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:03:39 +0100 I just bought a piece of land recently. The seller (second buyer) had previously bought the land from someone (first buyer) who had earlier bought the land from the omo-onile.

The second buyer that sold the land to me has a deed of assignment signed by the omo-onile and the receipt of purchase issued by the omo-onile to the first buyer.

I have…[Read more]

]]> 0 9fd305abbdb3127b247929fb54f650d7 The Governor started the topic Do I have To Get C of O in My Name? in the forum Certificate Of Occupancy Problems https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/topic/do-i-have-to-get-c-of-o-in-my-name Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:28:58 +0100 I am buying an existing completed building with an existing C of O, I would like to know if the existing CofO which is in the seller’s name suffice or would I have to get another CofO in my own name?

]]> 0 54914126da88185ff0d362b9723f7c73 GoldenBoy wrote a new post, Residents Cannot Be Forced To Join Residential Associations, on the site Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/?p=1 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:26:52 +0100 A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has delivered a landmark judgement that Nigerians who live in a residential estate cannot be compelled to be a member of the Community Development Association (CDA) popularly […]

]]> 0 54914126da88185ff0d362b9723f7c73 GoldenBoy wrote a new post, Residents Cannot Be Forced To Join Residential Associations, on the site Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/?p=1 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:26:52 +0100 A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has delivered a landmark judgement that Nigerians who live in a residential estate cannot be compelled to be a member of the Community Development Association (CDA) popularly […]

]]> 0 54914126da88185ff0d362b9723f7c73 GoldenBoy wrote a new post, Residents Cannot Be Forced To Join Residential Associations, on the site Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/?p=1 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:26:52 +0100 A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has delivered a landmark judgement that Nigerians who live in a residential estate cannot be compelled to be a member of the Community Development Association (CDA) popularly […]

]]> 0 83f65cc2d6f58077f5b56bd60b85650b GoldenBoy wrote a new post, 8 Things To Consider When Choosing Right House To Rent, on the site Community https://realestatesnigeria.com/community/?p=1287 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:49:52 +0100 When searching for a new house for rent it is very easy to let your heart rule your head.
It is important to plan your search for the right house well and to carefully consider what you want.
When you find a house […]

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