Renting an apartment in Lagos is certainly not one of anyone’s favorites stories. It could be time-consuming, physically demanding, and even emotionally cracking. The demand is so high, that most house-hunters in Lagos make hurried decisions which they later regret one way or the other.
Well, enough of the regret stories, in order not to fall, victim, when renting an apartment in Lagos, here are some handy exclusive sneak peeks ‘BuyLetLive’ has put together for you to consider when renting your next apartment.
The Apartment
Of course, the apartment must come first. You are neither looking for a bull nor a bottle of cola drink. We mean what type of apartment do you really want to rent?
Is it a two, three, or five-bedroom apartment? Is it a duplex or bungalow? Is it a smart apartment? Is it a fully serviced & furnished apartment? Is it a new or old building?
Whatever your desire is, you did have to make that choice of apartment ‘type’ first.
Location
Secondly, we strongly recommend that you consider the location of your next apartment very seriously.
Lagos is primarily divided into the mainland and the island, both parts have their uniqueness but they also have their ups and downs. Some locations might be overcrowded, flooded, insecure, and so on. However, you can’t go wrong with a calm approach to surveying your choice location right after deciding what type of apartment you would like to rent.
These sneak peeks will help you know if your desired apartment is in a particular location or not.
Your Budget
After deciding what type of apartment you want and picking a suitable location, having the size of your pocket in mind cannot be overemphasized. The best way to go about this is to ask questions about the price range for renting an apartment in the location you want. This is another way we come in. Buy Let Live offers some of the best advice and price range when it comes to renting an apartment in Lagos, all you have to do is reach out at www.buletlive.com
Moreover, talking to a few friends and family in your choice location about their rental fees isn’t a bad idea.
It is also very important you ask yourself how much you are willing to pay per annum and what level of luxury your pocket can afford.
Find answers to these questions and you will be saving your pocket a great deal financially.
Security
For what it’s worth, you only have one life and you don’t want to spend that life in an insecure neighborhood looking over your shoulders on a property you paid for with your hard-earned money. So why not do your due diligence before securing an apartment?
It is very important that you find out about the safety of your chosen location early enough.
In fact, this should inform your choice of location. Is it an estate, do they have security? Is there a police station close by in case there is a need for them? Does the area have a record of peace or a record of physical clashes?
As much as you want an apartment, this sneak peek is more important because your safety matters even more.
Proximity
It is no longer news that Lagos is one of the most commercially viable cities in the world and has a growing megacity. There is a huge inflow of new businesses and companies hence the need for more manpower. What this means for you is that the city is getting more crowded and you will be spending long hours in traffic.
Proximity to your workplace, worship center, place of learning, gym, family and friends, market, etc should be highly considered when renting an apartment.
Conclusively, you would be saving yourself a bunch of stress if you go by our exclusive sneak peek in renting your next apartment, and to do that Buy Let Live is here for you.
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