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Replacing Concrete in Construction For Sustainability in Nigeria.
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Should we make the costly choice of integrating alternative materials that present viable, eco-friendly replacements for concrete? Or look into other practices and solutions that offer equal potential for sustainability? How can the industry help Nigeria balance rapid urbanization with sustainability, environmental action & growth?
How to Solve a Housing Crisis: A Study of Amsterdam's Houthavens
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Inspired by how Houthavens combines modern cookie-cutter developer-style neighbourhood with the transformative power of people-led housing. How will sustainable design, inclusivity, and personalization help Nigeria tackle its housing crisis or help planners create communities that foster connection & cultural heritage.
7 Reasons Nigerians Avoid Building with Wood. And Solutions for Affordable Homeownership.
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What if, the reason wood remains under-utilized in construction (despite its abundance) lies in cultural, economic, and environmental challenges and trends? Are there potential solutions for sustainable, affordable homeownership? How will these solutions redefine Nigeria’s building practices?
Reducing the Decline in Technical Skills: 7 Ways To Effect Change in Favour of Affordable Housing
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Discover how a lack of skilled labour impacts affordable housing and why its availability is vital for construction & sustainability in Africa. This blog explores the root causes of skill shortages, including trends like 'Japa', with seven (7) ways to revitalize technical trades for the future of housing.
Tackling Poverty in Africa: Possibilities Within Affordable Housing
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How can affordable housing truly change lives? We believe it's the key to tackling poverty and creating sustainable communities in Africa. Can this vision of accessible housing reshape Africa's future? Dive into this mission for lasting change to discover how we’re redefining the rules of homeownership.
Why PetitHaus is NOT a FinTech Product
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Why is PetitHaus NOT a FinTech solution? Because real challenges of homeownership in Nigeria go beyond ‘financial inclusion’ to the real issues of affordability, title ownership, and community-building. Discover how PetitHaus is redefining housing for Nigerians with a people-first approach, beyond just financial inclusion.
The Call For Responsive City Planning. Part 2
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Unlike Part 1 which focuses on planning regulations that governs architectural planning, this post addresses rigid planning regulations that stifle innovation in housing. Real-life examples of how a shift from a set of ‘binary’ checklist to context-responsive considerations will improve provision of affordable housing.
How Affordable Housing will Save Africa: Lessons from The Past, Present and Singapore.
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Discover how affordable housing can unlock Africa's economic potential, drawing lessons from Ancient Rome, post-war America, and Singapore. Learn why we say making housing affordable is the “organic” hack to unlocking a prosperous future for African economies.
SDG 11: Designing Cities Like Villages
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We explored how village life can inspire modern city planning in Nigeria. How does creating spaces where people can interact, share resources, and build together, lead to building inter-connected communities? How does PetitHaus #1000HomesBy2030 goal fit into SDG11?
Open Partnership Proposal for Affordable Housing Solutions
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A personal message inviting YOU to join PetitHaus in challenging the status quo, offering opportunities to create affordable, personalized communities while breaking down traditional barriers to homeownership.
Rethinking Approvals & ‘Decent’ Living Standards: The Need for Responsive City Planning.
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Discover why Nigeria’s planning laws need a rethink to accommodate affordable, innovative housing solutions. Can revising space limits be the key to solving the housing crisis? Explore how modern trends and economic realities demand new approaches!
Why Real Estate is Overpriced in Nigeria and How PetitHaus is Changing the Game.
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Discover why real estate in Nigeria is overpriced and how PetitHaus's co-ownership model offers a fresh, affordable path to homeownership. Tired of high prices and inflation? Learn how you can start small and own property today!
Start Now or Save For The Future: Breaking the Cycle of Inflation.
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Tired of saving endlessly for a home in Lagos or Abuja? Discover how PetitHaus helps you start small, build slowly, and trust the process. Your dream home is closer than you think!
The True Value of Homeownership – ROI and Beyond.
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Beyond financial returns (ROI); a beginner's guide to understanding benefits of homeownership. Curious about the simple logic of how owning a home can change your lifestyle, and improve your long-term financial independence beyond escaping rent? Dive in.
Democratizing Land Ownership: Creative Approach to Affordable Housing in Nigeria and Africa.
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What if the key to solving Africa’s housing crisis lies more in rethinking how we manage land? We discuss 3 solutions that can make land, and housing more affordable for Nigerians. Curious to know how? Dive in!
SDG 11: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable City Planning.
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As cities grow and urbanization increases, the need for innovative, sustainable solutions increase. But is a human-AI symbiosis really possible? How can AI help to revolutionize city planning and affordable housing in Nigeria. If No, what needs to be done?
Young People & The Future of Housing. Part 2
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What truly matters in life? For many young people, it's not about large homes or traditional markers of success. Instead, they're redefining housing with a focus on simplicity, sustainability, and community. Could this shift change the way we all think about homeownership?
Young People & The Future of Housing.
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Young people are reshaping the housing market with a focus on affordability, sustainability, and flexibility. Their preference for co-ownership, portable homes, and eco-friendly designs is disrupting traditional models, driving innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what homeownership looks like. How are their choices transforming the future of housing?
Government & Rent Control in Nigeria: A Reality Check
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Questions on the minds of Nigeirans. How difficult can it be for the government to control rent? Who's really to blame for the cost of housing? What needs to change in our approach to affordable housing? Let’s dive in.
Tackling Nigeria’s Housing Crisis: A Radical Proposal for Eradicating Slum
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Double-clicking on the state of Housing in Nigeria even after implementing numerous Houising projects. Including a radical 'Slum-for-Slum' hypothesis for addressing city planning slum concern that can transform slums into sustainable communities.
Are We Seeing The Exit Of The MIddle-Man?
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With technology reducing the need for middlemen across different sectors, what is the future of 'agents' in Real Estate transactions? Also how can an optimized value-chain be leveraged for affordable homeownership while prioritizing transparency, efficiency, and trust?
Letter To My Stranger Friend.
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A personal message inviting YOU to join PetitHaus in challenging the status quo, offering opportunities to create affordable, personalized communities while breaking down traditional barriers to homeownership.
Land: the Major Enabler of Affordable Housing.
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The Housing Crisis isn't due to lack of houses/buildings, it is rather the absence of affordable, decent accommodation. What role does Land/title ownership play in the provision of affordable housing for families/individuals and how can we make land more accessible for everyone? Thus making homeownership more attainable for middle and low-income earners.
5 Things That Will Make Your Home Valuable.
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As a prospective homeowner, what should matter when planning to invest for value in homeownership, especially when working with a tight budget? The answer is beyond the 'Cost'. Read more...
Affordable Housing in Nigeria: The Challenges and Questions
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A look into our strategies for achieving sustainable homeownership for Nigerians. What are the challenges standing in the way, and what innovative solutions can help overcome them?
Housing: The Key to Sustainable Development and Financial Stability
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Discover how affordable housing drives economic stability, sustainable development, and social equality. Learn how PetitHaus contributes to achieving SDG11.
Renting Vs Buying: A Nigerian's POV.
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The decision to rent or buy a home in Nigeria should look beyond the debate. We make a case for understanding personal priorities within the unique Nigerian context is essential for making the best housing choice.
An Hustler's Guide to Affordable Homeownership
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Discover how DIY strategies can make homeownership affordable for average Nigerians. Learn from personal stories and practical steps on planning, sourcing materials, and leveraging relationships to build your dream home on a budget.
4 Creative Ways To Save for Your Dream Home
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Discover five practical ways to save for your dream home in Nigeria. Learn how to create qualitative homeownership with tips and insights from PetitHaus.
How PetitHaus Works; The Simple Guide To Affordable Homeownership.
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Discover endless possibilities that come from combining the convenient land ownership solutions with cost-effective sustainable design and construction alternatives.
What Really is PetitHAUS?
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Discover the essence of an innovative model that turns the housing market upside down with affordable, sustainable, & accessible solutions.
5 Reasons to Consider Owning a PetitHaus
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Discover 5 compelling reasons to own a PetitHaus - our minimalist, compact housing alternative
The Infinitude of Minimalism
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Is less really more? Discover the boundless potential of minimalism that PetitHaus offers.