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The current economic situation in Nigeria has risen to a level that can be termed "unbearable" hence, putting up a property for sale in times like this does not guarantee that the property will be sold automatically. Some properties will stay on the market for weeks, months and even years without being sold, while other properties will be sold within days. If you can consciously look into and correct the below mistakes, you can be assured of a timely sale of your property, and also at a good price. Unrealistic Prices Marketing your property at a very high price will scare intending buyers away. Most buyers always work with a budget for their house purchase, and they will inspect as many properties as possible to ensure they make the best choice. If your property is higher than other comparables in the area, your property will not be an option in their list, not to talk of being purchased. Setting unrealistic prices is surely going to keep the property on the mark...

The Battle between the Tenant and The Landlord. Since the Lagos Tenancy law was promulgated in 2011, it remains to be seen if there’s been full adherence to the law. Over the years, there has a lot of dispute between the tenant and the landlord over rent related issues with giving a tenant quit notice with in the shortest possible time which by law is not appropriate. These dispute has risen to the level of physically assaulting of both parties, leading to severe injuries and most cases loss of lives.  Lagos State the Center of Excellence with a population of over 21 million people  sits at the apex of this conflict. The problem with the Lagos tenancy law enacted in 2011 is the fact that the people that should be affected by it are not even aware of the provisions of the law while some of landlords and tenants don’t even know such a thing exists.  The questions then arises: How many Tenants know their fundamental human rights as regards quit notice o...