This might come as a shock to you. But it’s a fact. The value of property does fall (contrary to the belief held by some). Knowing what factors determine the price of land and buildings over time will help you make your property acquisition decision wisely, and avoid making a loss in real terms. Here are some things to examine when choosing the property you want to buy, or keep. Market Trends Price changes for similar goods tend to move in the same direction, and this is the case with...

The biggest cities on the planet tend to be the ones most in need of an effective security system. One feature of the modern integrated city-wide security system is the Closed-Circuit Television, or CCTV, which enables people to monitor activities from remote locations using installed video cameras. The city of Lagos will be getting its own video surveillance system starting next month if all goes to plan. The Lagos State government has indicated that it wants to boost its capacity to keep...

Lagos is not the capital of Nigeria (it is Abuja). But it is still the most important city in this African country of 150 million people. Lagos still remains the commercial capital of Nigeria with all major industries operating from there. Nearly 15 million people live in this city where real estate prices are touching the sky. Here are 5 facts about real estate in Lagos that will amaze you. HIGHER RENT THAN LOS ANGELES AND NYC Rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in some areas in Lagos can go up...