BACKGROUND OF STUDY

From investigation and empirical data on property rating in general and in Enugu state in particular, one observes a gold mine with proper handling waiting to be exploited as can seen in Enugu north it is, therefore the aim of this paper to examine the administration of property rating in the state, how well informed the rate payers are, their attitudes, improvement in the system, how well the system has been paying off, and of course, a critical...

ABSTRACT

Performance of building projects is affected by several factors. The focus here is on the relationship between Project Management Practices carried out by Estate surveyor and Valuer and project performance. Estate surveyor and Valuer involved in the management of projects were thus selected as estate surveyor and Valuer for the study. Three criteria for measuring project performance were identified for their widespread appl...

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The poorest urban populations in Africa live in slums. Slum dwellers' homes are typically dilapidated and overcrowded, in districts prone to floods and plagued by poor sanitation and a lack of drinkable water. Slums arise quickly in places undergoing rapid urbanisation without a corresponding increase in housing and infrastructure availability and maintenance. Slums have been defined according to Ackerman (2021) as a collection of buildin...

​​​​​​​Background of the study

Lagos now has a population of more than 18 million people. The United Nations grants megacity classification to cities with populations of 10 million or more. Building and preserving a model megacity has significant obstacles. It might be difficult to provide enough infrastructure and other necessary to meet the demands of over 18 million people (Ayeni, 2018). According to a report by Lagos Energy City (2017), officials and population...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

It is impossible to place an adequate amount of emphasis on the benefits obtained from investing in residential property, nor on the challenges presented by the administration of such an investment.

Therefore, investing in residential property requires a present commitment of funds in order to achieve uncertain future returns; the research will investigate different investments in property, with a primary focus on residential prope...

Background to the Study

When a structure is delivered to the client's satisfaction, it is recognized as being of a high caliber and constructed using high-quality tools. This is contingent upon an expected cost. Numerous high-profile building collapses, particularly in Lagos State, have recently been reported in the Nigerian construction sector. This year, the Vanguard Newspaper's property and environment editorial highlighted the prevalence of fallen buildi...

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Housing has been widely regarded as one of the most basic requirements of human life and is a significant economic asset in every country. Adequate housing lays the groundwork for strong communities and social inclusion. Gilbertson et al. (2018) discovered a link between an individual's home circumstances and their physical and mental wellbeing. People's right to shelter is so fundamental, and providing appropriate housing to everyone...

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Over the past ten years, there has been a spectacular increase in the usage of the Internet, and more specifically the World Wide Web. This rise has had an influence on practically every aspect of daily life in industrialised cultures. In Nigeria, like in many other nations, the people's living conditions constitute one of the most significant components of their existence. This is also the case in many other nations. His...

Background of the study

Buildings and engineering structures in the modern world are complicated, and as a result, they need to be supervised by architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and excellent contractors in order to ensure careful planning, secure design, and effective use of the necessary materials (Adewunmi, 2022). If these requirements are not met in a sufficient manner, there is an increased likelihood of failure. According...

Background of the Study

Warri is a well-known oil producing city located in Delta State, Nigeria. It was named after the Warri River. One of the most important settlements in the Niger Delta, Warri is blessed with an abundance of valuable natural resources. In the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, oil extraction is both the main driver of the country's economy and a key contributor to the country's severe environmental and social issues. Oil exploration, producti...

 Background to the Study

Consumption and investment are both valid reasons to own residential real estate (Kee, 2022). It is bought for the purpose of owner occupancy since it is a consumption good. Additionally, the goal of the investment (property) may be to get the highest possible return, either via direct selling or leasing. If this is the situation, then the price of the residential property will be of utmost significance to both the landlord and the peop...

​​​​​​​Background of the study

Over the past decade, there has been a spectacular increase in the usage of the Internet, and more specifically the World Wide Web. This rise has had an influence on virtually every aspect of daily life in industrialized cultures (Ajayi, 2021). In Nigeria, like in many other nations, people's living conditions constitute one of the most significant components of their life. This is also the case in many other natio...

Background to study

Buildings that are environmentally friendly or sustainable are the way of the future and will become increasingly widespread in Nigeria over the course of the next several decades. The Nigerian construction sector is moving in the direction of adopting a trend marked by an increased demand for high-performance structures. The primary goals of sustainable construction activities are to avoid the depletion of resources such as ener...

Background of the study

A home is one of life's most fundamental need. This need can be met for an individual in one of two ways: either by occupying his own property as an owner's occupier or by renting a property from someone else. In our more traditional society, the primary means by which the requirement for a place to live is satisfied is the first alternative, which is owner occupation(Adegoke, 2022). The situation has evolved as a direct result of the...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on the effect of building material cost on housing development in Nigeria using public and private contractors involving civil engineers and quantity surveyors in Imo State as a case study. Specifically, the study aimed at examining the effect of building materials cost on housing development in Nigeria, determining the factors responsible for the high cost of building materials in Nigeria, and prof...

Background to the Study

Several local and international media have reported on the cause, impacts and the consequences of global financial meltdown. The global financial meltdown is a situation where the world’s status quo can no longer be maintained (Ajayi, 2013).

Cubis (2009) mentioned that over exposure of the lending practices of the advanced countries, “led into a series of complicated issues within the global market economies which result...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The  building process  appears  as  ordered, linear  phenomenon that  can be  organized, planned and managed  easily.  The  high  rate  of  failures  that  occur  in the  building projects  to be  completed on budget  and schedule  clarifies  that  the  nature  of  the  building process is not...

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Open spaces, such as public parks, natural areas, and golf courses, offer a variety of benefits to local inhabitants, such as recreation and beautiful vistas. Residents who reside close to these resources, on the other hand, may face drawbacks such as traffic congestion and noise. Given the dire status of many state and municipal budget situations around the country, the necessity for parks and open space agencies to demonstrate their value i...

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Since independence, the Nigeria government has desperately continued to make concerted effort in the area of quantitative (but not qualitative) supply of mass housing through huge budgetary and policy provisions but, surprisingly, the rate at which existing ones are collapsing calls for an urgent attention. The site of building collapse scattered across the length and breadth of Nigeria is quite alarming that it is unimaginab...

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Housing shortage is one of the most serious developmental challenges presently confronting Nigeria. Stakeholders and industry operatives in building technology are unanimous in their opinion that the process of housing delivery in Nigeria needs a change of strategy. In this study, the researcher is examining modern ways that could be explored to meet the nation’s housing deficit which stands around 17million units . The problem of housing delivery is...

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The main purpose of the application Facilities Management Procedures is to aid in prolonging the life span of the building. It’s indicated that the type of maintenance and procedures used will help in preserving historical buildings. The research examines the level of application of Facilities Management Procedures in Historical Building using Tafawa Balewa Square as the Case study. The research adopted a survey design and used self-...

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The main aim of this study is to assess housing development and the affordability in Ogun State.Survey research design was adopted for the study The purposive sampling method was adopted in selecting respondents in the organisations involved in the planning and execution of the organisations‟ housing projects as were identified by the personnel and human resource departments of the organisations. Following the sampling methods described abo...

ABSTRACT

Nigeria faces a tremendous shortfall in housing provision, especially in its urban areas. Consequently, Public – Private Partnership in housing provision has been adopted as a means of addressing this problem. Several previous studies have focused on the role of government agencies in the government – provider approach to housing, but adequate attention has not been given to the role of government agencies in public – private partnerships...

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In spite of the huge environmental and energy problem in Nigeria, designers have not seen the need for a shift from their traditional method of designing buildings. Green building which is also known as sustainable buildings are buildings which represents friendly structures that have little or no impact on the environment. This study focuses on examining the level of awareness and practice of green construction in Lagos state with a view t...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In recent times there has been a rapant growth of towns and cities in this country. This growth has been accompanied with an ever increasing physical social and the technological changes as well as complex Urban Pattern of development.

This fast development with its attendant sprawling effects on the original settlement and town out skirted always cause some land use congestion. Personal and political pressures etc....

Background Of The Study

Co-operative societies in Nigeria are believed to have started between the period of the first and second world wars and more especially in the (Beer 1976). The operation of co-operative societies was first regulated by the coming into being of the co-operative societies ordinance of 1935. But even before the above stated period, there were successful attempts by indigenous groups at the traditionally styled co-operative soci...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

From the findings of the study, there are factors that determine marketing intelligence of a firm such as personal factors which is attached to the employees of the firm, organizational factors which is associated to the firm’s managers and stakeholders, and meta-organizational factors which is dependent on the business environment and other competitors.

Findings also revealed the role as well the importance of marketing intelligence system to...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

1. The problems of property taxation in Nigeria is  undervaluation,incomplete registers and policy inadequacy, and ineffective administration.

2. The benefit of property taxation in Nigeria is that it provides a basis for local autonomy, facilitates decentralization and  It encourages the economic use of land.

3. The strategies of improving taxation in Nigeria is  to focus resources on improved auditing, processes, and tools<...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Shelter is an essential human requirement. This desire can be met by either inhabiting one's own property (owner's occupier) or renting another person's home. In our traditional culture, the first option, owner occupation, is primar...