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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)

Building materials consume  up to 60 per cent of building construction cost . That means cutting down the cost of building materials can effectively reduce the total cost of constructing a house. One way to reduce construction cost is to use locally available and easily accessible materials instead of imported conventional building materials.    This article will discuss interlocking stabilised compressed laterite bricks as an alternative to sandcrete blocks and fired clay in house constructions in Nigeria. Interlocking Stabilised Compressed Earth Bricks (ISCEB) is a suitable replacement for sandcrete blocks and burnt bricks in house constructions. Follow as we consider the cost-saving potential, applicability, and sustainability of interlocking stabilised laterite bricks (red bricks) . Advantages of Interlocking Stabilised Laterite Bricks Some key factors to consider when selecting building materials include  material costs mechanical properties (strength and durability

Tiles are a cost-effective and aesthetically great finishing option for both the interior and exterior of any building. Choosing tiles to use in your building can be a daunting task as there so many tiles in the market. The different types of tiles used in building construction are available in a glazed or unglazed form and come in different colours, designs, and textures. They each have features which contribute to its strength and determines where it can be used. Below are some of the types of tiles and where they can be used in the house. Types Of Tiles Based On Application Tiles used in buildings can be classified based on the area of application as follows: Floor and Wall Tiles.  Ceiling Tiles.  Roof Tiles.  Wall And Floor Tiles Wall tiles and floor tiles are designed to add aesthetic appeal to wall and floor finishing. They are used in the interior as well as the exterior of buildings and are available in both glazed and in the unglazed form. Because of the areas they

The dream of Nigerians of paying property rent on a monthly basis may soon be realised based on the latest resolution between the federal and state governments on the issue. At the recently concluded sixth meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, the issue of monthly payment of rent was discussed. At the meeting of permanent secretaries during the council, senior government officials from the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, as well as those from the Federal Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing (Works/Housing sector) agreed to enact a law that would allow monthly payment of rent across the country. In a 52-page report on the meeting of permanent secretaries at the sixth NCLHUD, which was obtained by Daily Sun from the FMPWH in Abuja, the officials also resolved that the law would be enforced, as they noted that its enforcement would enhance access to housing finance. The Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, recently