Why This Matters
In Lagos, land prices soar while paychecks crawl. For most earning ₦0k–₦1M/month, dropping ₦80-400 million upfront for a home is a fantasy.
But what if owning a decent, well-designed home didn’t require waiting years to save?
Through Locus Communis, PetitHaus is making that dream within reach, designed for Lagos’s young and middle-income earners.
And here are 3 simple ways to leverage it for affordable homeownership.
Step 1: Co-Own Land Affordably
Fractional land co-ownership is step one.
You and other community members pool resources to jointly buy title-ready land in prime locations and collectively pay for all that is needed to make the dream come true. From documentation to building plans/designs and even approval/building permits.
It’s the smartest way to avoid overpriced land in far-off areas and preserve your quality of life.
What other advantages do you get when you share land?
- Shared title cuts your upfront cost drastically
- Maintains access to central (prime) neighborhoods—location is everything.
- Creates collective value for all members
Step 2: Build Small-small (Grow Your Construction With Time)
Now that land is affordable, build in phases.
Start small, maybe with a studio, a bedroom, or the essential structure, then add rooms or floors as your income increases.
This is the magic of incremental housing:
- It works for every budgets, with or without huge lump sums
- It reduces financial stress and risks of "putting it all in" at once
- It ensures your home evolves with your lifestyle, not against it
You don't want your children sent away from school because you're building a home now...do you?
Step 3: Build a Community That Works for You
Housing only solves half the problem. A thriving community completes it.
Locus Communis clusters homes with shared courtyards, rooftop gardens, co-working spaces, and walkable pathways.
Benefits of a community-oriented design:
- Builds social cohesion and reduces isolation
- Lowers infrastructural costs via shared amenities
- Fosters safety, inclusion, and dignity for all income levels
Why It Works Together
Step Benefit
1. Co-ownership Makes prime land affordable
2. Incremental build Matches home growth to income
2. Incremental build Matches home growth to income
This trifecta: co-ownership + phased construction, and community—makes homeownership attainable, dignified, and scalable.
Ready to Start?
If you’re tired of waiting and want to build with others who feel the same, Locus Communis might be right for you.
Why wait for your dream home when a community-based, flexible, and affordable path already exists?
👉 Explore Locus Communis and request your free copy of the community design presentation now.
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Do you prefer to do this in a stand-alone plot?
We got you covered.
See how co-ownership works for smaller plots and
Check out available co-owned plots to book your slot.