Real Estate

Before you start a career as a real estate agent, get to know what the profession entails. Weighing the pros and cons of being a real estate agent helps you make a more strategic decision regarding your future career. In this article, we explain the role of a real estate agent, list the benefits and drawbacks of this career and provide you with tips to help you overcome the challenges you may face in this...

Signing the lease to a new home or flat can be an exciting time for anyone. However, it’s important to not jump the gun and let that excitement get the best of you. There can be many things wrong with a home or flat that you may not see at first glance. This is why it’s crucial to do an in-depth check of the property before you agree to rent it. Here are 7 things to inspect before renting a home. 7...

A real estate valuation is necessary for a variety of endeavours, including financing, sales listing, investment analysis, property insurance, and taxation. Conducting a property valuation is a critical part of making the best investment decision possible. That’s because not every rental property provides the same yield to investors. By accurately valuing rental property, you can profitably scale up your...

Buying a house is a big step and can be daunting. This is likely to be one of the most expensive transactions you’ll ever make. Once you have identified the ideal property, you then need to decide how to bid for it. Do you put in a high offer to clinch it, and risk wasting money? Or a low offer and risk losing your dream home? What are the best tactics to ensure you get the perfect property at the best...

Vacant land is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood real estate investments in the world. Land investment and acquisition are not well-understood concepts. Most people have no idea how land acquisition works. Even fewer people realise that buying land is a wise strategic step for diversifying your portfolio. After discovering misconceptions about the benefits land investments can offer, we’ve...

If your rental property is located in a college town or near a university campus, renting to college students can be very profitable. Do you already own a unit within walking distance of academic buildings? Perhaps you're thinking about investing in a rental property in a college town? Landlords near colleges and universities benefit from high demand, stable rental markets, and an ample pool of would-be...

Understanding the central focus of your landscape project makes a significant difference in ending up with a well-designed garden that falls within your budget.  Durable, safe, open spaces, play areas are important considerations when creating landscapes suitable for family and friends. Kids need space and open areas filled with fresh air to roam around but also suitable for social gatherings with...

Beautiful Landscaping Ideas For Beginners Everyone desires a gorgeous, well-kept yard that looks planned; however, many people are scared to try landscaping and hold the notion that landscaping is best left to professionals. Any individual that has never tackled a landscaping design or undertook one without a clear plan might be overwhelmed by all the choices one has to make. We are going to share how to...

Understanding High Ceilings Beautifying your home with high ceilings is a clever architectural marvel that looks great. The importance of high or raised ceilings goes beyond just the cosmetic aspect, but it is a fantastic way to increase your property value. In this article we will explore and get a better grasp and Understanding High Ceilings. High ceilings High ceilings are ceilings that are...

Buy, Rent & Sell With Be Forward Real Estate Be Forward Real Estate (BFR) is relatively new to the real estate space in Nigeria but it is already making waves within the industry. An extensive marketing budget that incorporates digital marketing coupled with a strong online presence has catapulted BFR to the forefront of Nigeria real estate. It is no wonder therefore that many people are opting to...