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Many people dismiss the idea of buying a half plot of land because it seems too small to do anything serious with. Perhaps you are thing what can you really do with a half plot of land? how many bedrooms can fit in a half plot of land? can I build a 3-bedroom or 4-bedroom flat on a half plot? can a half plot contain a duplex?... Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash The fact is that you can do a lot with a half plot, be it (50ft x 50ft), (60ft x 60ft) or (30ft x 120ft). Below are a few ideas of what you can build on a half-plot land to inspire you. Residential Buildings on a Half Plot of Land (50ft x 50ft), (60ft x 60ft) or (30ft x 120ft) A 2-bedroom flat with parking space for 3 cars A 3-bedroom flat with parking space for 3 cars A 4-bedroom flat with parking space for 2 cars 2 units of mini flats (that is one bedroom flat) plus a unit of self-contain room with parking space for 3 cars A bungalow comprising 2 units of 2-bedroom with parking space for 2 cars 4 units of mini-flats A ...

This one bedroom semi-detached bungalow is suitable for the business-oriented homeowners hoping to invest in real estate. The bungalow comprises of 3 flats: 2 Units of one bedroom, and 1 unit of a room self-contain. The building is well suited for a 50ft x 50ft (15m x 15m) plot of land, with parking space for 3 cars. Proposed 3D Design by Harney Project : Approximate Cost = 4.5-6million Semi Detached One Bedroom Flats plus 1 Unit of a Room Self-contain A young homeowner can use this type of property as a profit-yielding venture while solving his accommodation needs. You can take up residence in one of the 1bedroom flats and rent out the other two flats. A return of at least 800k is expected on a yearly basis depending on the location, with some locations yielding far more returns. After completion of the building, your first profit covers the cost of the land and in short period of 6 years, the cost of construction would also be covered.

This is the beginning of a series to promote our campaign on affordable housing. Watch out for more low-cost housing projects. You're welcome to make inquiries. Low Budget 2 Bedroom Bungalow This low-cost 2bedroom bungalow is for the young men and women hoping to own a home in Nigeria as the beginning of that process of starting a family. The building is suited for a 50ft x 50ft ( 15m x 15m) plot of land which one can acquire with ‎₦400,000-‎₦600,000 in the outskirt towns of Abuja, Lagos and other states in Nigeria. You have parking space for 2 cars and a small garden at the back which can also serve as a resting spot for you and your family. Proposed 3D design by Harney Project : Approximate cost = 3.5-5million naira Specifications: 2 rooms measuring 14ft x 12ft and 12ft x 12ft respectively. 2 toilets, one ensuite (5ft x 8ft) and the other toilet (4ft x8ft) is open for the occupants of the second room plus visitors. Living room measuring 14ft x 12ft Combined ki...

If you thought you could only show class by building duplexes, this four bedroom bungalow might make you have a rethink. Bungalows are often cheaper than their cousins in the duplex family of an equal number of rooms by almost 1/3 of cost. With good finishing and out of the box architectural layout, you can get a structure that you can proudly call home for many years. It is suited for a 50ft x 100ft (15m x 30m) plot of land. Proposed 3D design by Harney Project: Approximate cost = 8-11 million naira Low-cost Four Bedroom Bungalow Architectural Features: Master bedroom-15ft x 14ft Madam bedroom-14ft x 14ft Children bedroom-14ft x 14ft Visitors bedroom-12ft x 8ft Livingroom-16ft x 14ft 3 ensuite toilets ( 8ft x 6 ft),  1 visitors toilet (6ft x 5 ft) Kitchen with one store (12ft x 12ft)

To begin this calculation you should know the concrete strength class you want to achieve and in turn the concrete mix you are using. The right concrete mix depends on the cement grade that you are using. The minimum concrete strength class recommended for the construction of the load-bearing building structural members is concrete strength class 20/25. In the Nigerian open market, the two cement grades/strength classes that are available and which are used for building construction are cement grade 32.5 and cement grade 42.5. To produce concrete with strength class 20/25 which is the minimum concrete strength class recommended for the construction of the load-bearing building structural members, you should use one of the following concrete mix ratios/cement grade pairs: A mix-ratio of 1:1.5:3 using Portland-limestone cement grade 32.5 to produce concrete strength Class 20/25 A mix-ratio of 1:2:4 using Portland-limestone cement grade 42.5 to produce concrete strength Class 2...

Cost of Constructing a Simple 3 Bedroom Bungalow Have you been around people discussing building a house? The amount of money they mention can be scary sometimes. You hear that they constructed a simple three-bedroom flat in the village with ₦10 million. Some say you need ₦25 million to build a 3-bedroom house with moderate finishing. And these amounts do not include the cost of acquiring land or furnishing. Then, you begin to wonder: if it costs ₦25 million to construct a modest three-bedroom bungalow in the village, how much will it cost to build the same in a city like Lagos? But I know some bike riders, mechanics, carpenters and traders in Lagos who presently live in their houses. How did they do it? Did they spend up to ₦10 million on construction?… Of course, you can spend ₦25 million or even ₦1 billion to construct a three-bedroom bungalow if you want. But it is also very possible to spend less. Yes, as little/much as ₦5.5 million! And this article will show you how. Follow a...

Tips for Reducing Construction Cost To average-income earners in Nigeria, the prospect of owning a home may seem like a pipe dream. It is generally believed that one has to be very wealthy to own a home. The escalating cost of land and building materials have further convinced many that the average Nigerian worker cannot afford a home. But experience has shown that with proper planning, due diligence, and discipline an average-income earner can own a home in Nigeria. I will share some great tips to reduce the cost of building a home in Nigeria. In this article, we will look at ways to cut down on the cost of constructing a house. Some factors that contribute to the cost of building a house include the cost of acquiring a land, the house design, and the cost of building materials as well as labour. We will consider: How to get a good land at a cheap price.  How to reduce building cost with a good house design and floor plan.  How to reduce cost of roofing a hous...

A piece of land is a great asset, and you can make a fortune from owning one. Many people start their real estate investment career by buying land. There are various ways to make money from your land without having to worry about developing it.   Photo by  Ashim D’Silva  on  Unsplash If you own a piece of land and are looking for ways to make money from it, then you are in the right place. You can be making money off your undeveloped land while saving up to develop it or waiting for its value to appreciate so that you can resell it. Follow as we explore some ideas for making money from land. Divide And Sell Your Land It is one of the common types of real estate business that people engage in, and that might be because it is pretty straightforward. There is this notion that land will always appreciate, and it is correct. Once you own a large piece of land, you can sell a fraction of it for more than the price you bought the whole land. For example, you can buy 10 he...