Evaluation of the Role of Government in Solving Housing Problem

Evaluation of the Role of Government in Solving Housing Problem   Abstract of Evaluation of the Role of Government in Solving Housing Problem This work is about an evaluation of the role of government in solving housing problems in Anambra state. For many years housing has not receive its deserved attention in this country. Particularly…

Problems and Solutions of Property Management in Nigeria

Problems and Solutions of Property Management in Nigeria   Chapter One of Problems and Solutions of Property Management in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Property management to a non – Professional Estate agent entails mere collection rent. Real property management goes beyond mere collection of rent. A property manger gets involved with managerial problem solving and decision making….

A Critical Examination of Land Use and Allocation Procedure

A Critical Examination of Land Use and Allocation Procedure   Chapter One of A Critical Examination of Land Use and Allocation Procedure PREAMBLE 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…

Housing Conditions and Occupancy Ratio in Okpoko Urban and Regional Planning

Housing Conditions and Occupancy Ratio in Okpoko Urban and Regional Planning   Chapter One of Housing Conditions and Occupancy Ratio in Okpoko Urban and Regional Planning INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Urban renewal evolved more or as a result of the Industrial Revolution which led to urban decay.  The nature of such decay can be…

Arterial Road Network and Commercial Property Values

Arterial Road Network and Commercial Property Values   Chapter One of Arterial Road Network and Commercial Property Values INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Transportation and property are important in physical and economic development of towns and cities all over the world. Property and land values tend to increase in areas with expanding transportation networks, and…

Problems of Facilities Management in Corporate Organizations

Problems of Facilities Management in Corporate Organizations   Abstract of Problems of Facilities Management in Corporate Organizations Facilities management in Nigeria is still in an early learning cycle when compared with the situation in Europe, USA etc where the practice has been on since the 1980’s. Some corporate organizations are increasingly embracing the need for…

Property Rating as a Source of Local Government Revenue

Property Rating as a Source of Local Government Revenue   Abstract of Property Rating as a Source of Local Government Revenue This project attempts on the discussion of property rate as a source of local government reenue. It is centered on Oru-West Local Government in Imo state. Property rating or tenement rating is the tax…

An Assessment of the Role of Estate Surveyors an D Valuers in Project Management

An Assessment of the Role of Estate Surveyors an D Valuers in Project Management   Abstract of An Assessment of the Role of Estate Surveyors an D Valuers in Project Management This study appraises how Estate Surveyors and valuers are project managers in the management of a project. Every project in Nigeria is a complex…

An Examination of Problems and Prospect of Valuation of Assets of Pubic Bodies

An Examination of Problems and Prospect of Valuation of Assets of Pubic Bodies   Abstract of An Examination of Problems and Prospect of Valuation of Assets of Pubic Bodies The state of pubic properties in Nigeria is a source of worry to well meaning citizens of this country. It is common knowledge to see newly…

An Examination of the Problem and Prospects of the Administration of Ground Rent

An Examination of the Problem and Prospects of the Administration of Ground Rent   Abstract of An Examination of the Problem and Prospects of the Administration of Ground Rent The ground rent has of course become an established part of modern leasing practice, but is only as recently as the as the 1950’s that landoners…

Examination of Problem and Prospect of Valuation of Assets of Public Bolts

Examination of Problem and Prospect of Valuation of Assets of Public Bolts   Chapter One of Examination of Problem and Prospect of Valuation of Assets of Public Bolts INTRODUCTION Background of the study Estate surveying and valuation in Nigeria is a child of the British system. The theoretical bases and professional curricula for the local…

Factors Affecting Housing Delivery

Factors Affecting Housing Delivery   Chapter One of Factors Affecting Housing Delivery INTRODUCTION The delivery system of housing in the country is a combination of many integrated components which include land, building materials, infrastructure, policies, building regulations and more importantly finance. The priority accorded the issue of housing is immense; to most governments, the availability…

Impact of Inflation of Property Value in Nigeria

Impact of Inflation of Property Value in Nigeria   Chapter One of Impact of Inflation of Property Value in Nigeria INTRODUCTION The impact of inflation on the value of assets is considered one of the primary financial concerns of long term investors. While actual and expected inflation have slowed considerably since the early 1980’s, concern…

Assessment of Factors Affecting Cost Performance of Construction Project in Nigeria

Assessment of Factors Affecting Cost Performance of Construction Project in Nigeria   Chapter One of Assessment of Factors Affecting Cost Performance of Construction Project in Nigeria Introduction Background of the Study Construction industry has complexity in its nature because it contains a large number of parties such as clients, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, shareholders, regulators and…

Residential Property Investment and It’s Associated Problems

Residential Property Investment and It’s Associated Problem   Abstract of Residential Property Investment and It’s Associated Problems This dissertation is model that examine residential property investment in Osun State and its associated problems. The main objective of the dissertation is to examine the means of satisfying additional housing unit requirement in Osun State, particularly Osogbo….

Analysis of Maintenance Culture Employed in Public Infrastructure in Nigeria

Analysis of Maintenance Culture Employed in Public Infrastructure in Nigeria   Chapter One of  Analysis of Maintenance Culture Employed in Public Infrastructure in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Over the years, Nigeria has had a number of laudable projects that makes one proud of being a Nigerian. These projects range from the Liberty Stadium,…

The Impact of Depressed Economy on Real Estate Finance

The Impact of Depressed Economy on Real Estate Finance   Chapter One of The Impact of Depressed Economy on Real Estate Finance INTRODUCTION  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In the minds of most people “financing” as its name implies conjure up visions of inexplicable exchanging of piece of paper which involves something called “interest” that take…

Causes and Remedial Measure of Reactivation of Abandoned Building in Nigeria

Causes and Remedial Measure of Reactivation of Abandoned Building in Nigeria   Chapter One of Causes and Remedial Measure of Reactivation of Abandoned Building in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background To The Study The growing trend in the construction industry of residential building in Nigeria shows many uncompleted projects in reckless states of abandonment worth billions of…

Analysis of Success and Failure Factors in Nigeria Building Industry

Analysis of Success and Failure Factors in Nigeria Building Industry   Chapter One of Analysis of Success and Failure Factors in Nigeria Building Industry INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The  construction process  appears  as  ordered, linear  phenomenon that  can be  organized, planned and managed  easily.  The  high  rate  of  failures  that  occur  in the  construction…

Proliferation of Unregistered Estate Agent in Real Estate Market

Proliferation of Unregistered Estate Agent in Real Estate Market   Chapter One of Proliferation of Unregistered Estate Agent in Real Estate Market INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The term real estate is commonly used interchangeably with real property to refer to land and all things permanently attached to it. Property in itself consists of valuable…

The Effects of Rising Cost of Building Material on Property Development

The Effects of Rising Cost of Building Material on Property Development   Chapter One of The Effects of Rising Cost of Building Material on Property Development INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The construction industry in Nigeria is upcoming industry; the sector is regarded as a catalyst for growth while its performance serves as an indicator…

Evaluation of Problems of Insufficient Accomodation to Millitary Personnels

Evaluation of Problems of Insufficient Accomodation to Millitary Personnels   Chapter One of Evaluation of Problems of Insufficient Accomodation to Millitary Personnels INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Nigerian Armed Forces were established to protect Nigeria against external aggressors and observers note that the forces have performed their duties creditability ever since their establishment. Analysts,…

A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Property in Nigeria

A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Property in Nigeria   Chapter One of A Comparative Analysis of Rental Variation in Residential and Commercial Property in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Shelter is a basic necessity in life. An individual can satisfy this need by either occupying his own (owner’s occupier)…

The Effects of Project Planning Techniques on Contractors Profit

The Effects of Project Planning Techniques on Contractors Profit   Chapter One of The Effects of Project Planning Techniques on Contractors Profit BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Projects are used in all economic and non-economic fields as mean of organizing the activity, aiming the achievement of desired objectives. There is a direct relationship between projects, projects…

The Effect of the Environment on Bond Resistance Between Concrete and Steel Reinforcement

The Effect of the Environment on Bond Resistance Between Concrete and Steel Reinforcement   Chapter One of The Effect of the Environment on Bond Resistance Between Concrete and Steel Reinforcement INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF RESEARCH Reinforced concrete design is based on the assumption that concrete and steel reinforcement combines to create a new, composite material. Generally,…

Analysis of the Impact of Parks and Open Spaces on Residential Property Values( Case Study of Gra, Ikeja)

Analysis of the Impact of Parks and Open Spaces on Residential Property Values( Case Study of Gra, Ikeja)   Abstract of Analysis of the Impact of Parks and Open Spaces on Residential Property Values( Case Study of Gra, Ikeja) This research work emphasized on the analysis of the impact of parks and open spaces on…

Recycling Potentials of Waste From Industries Iin Nigeria

Recycling Potentials of Waste From Industries Iin Nigeria   Chapter One of Recycling Potentials of Waste From Industries Iin Nigeria INTRODUCTION Industrial wastes are the wastes produced by industrial activity which includes any materials that is rendered useless during a manufacturing process such as that of factories, mills and mining, operations. It is also a…

The Experimental Study of Self Compacting Concrete Using Plantain Leaf Ash

The Experimental Study of Self Compacting Concrete Using Plantain Leaf Ash   Chapter One of The Experimental Study of Self Compacting Concrete Using Plantain Leaf Ash INTRODUCTION TO SCC Self-Compacting  Concrete  (SCC),  a  relatively  new  category  of  high  performance concrete,  is  proportioned in such  that  the  concrete  freely  passes  around  and  through reinforcement,  completely  fills …