Buyer Beware! Tips For House Hunting In Lagos

Date: 17-05-2016 8:50 am (8 years ago) | Author: Eko Connect
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Finding a house to rent in Lagos is not easy. The house hunting journey can be a strenuous and a prolonged exercise. This is especially true for people who leave their homes as early as 4am and do not return until 11pm or midnight.

The weekends are used for laundry, social and religious activities. They are practically left with no time to do any other thing apart from the routine.

Whether you need a house to rent for the very first time or you are changing apartments due to an upgrade in your pocket or status, these tips will help point you in the right direction and help save some of your time.
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

When considering location, you might want to think about your place of work – how far or close it is to where you are hoping to get an apartment. How much money you would be spending to and from work, and how accessible your preferred location is to the major road, especially since you might be getting home late.

ESTATE AGENTS

For the busy professionals, working with one or several estate agents takes a lot of weight off your shoulders. You can even structure viewing over the weekend.

VIEW AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY AND TAKE PICTURES

When you see a house or two that you like; go back and view the house at different times, before you make your final decision. There are flaws you will be able to discover only in the daytime, and there are flaws that can be discovered only at night .Also remember to take photos.

BEWARE OF FLOODED AREAS

This is of utmost importance in Lagos, given the perennial occurrence of rain floods during the wet season. Ask questions, research the area to confirm suspicion.

VISIT YOUR NEIGHBORS

Speak to your neighbors. Inquire about security,local markets, flooding, and schools in area.

TEST ALL FITTINGS FIRST

Damp, which often leads to stuffiness and mold is a bad sign,and a major health issue. Try all light switches, and look out for long structural cracks both on the inside and the outside. Check the water system as well as the water quality. Toilet and kitchen fittings can be expensive to replace, so ensure that they are working properly



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