Congratulations!
You have been an intricate part of this organisation's growth and for that, it
has been agreed by the board of directors that you should head the Ikoyi
branch. You'll be required to turn in your handover notes to the acting Wuse
administrator, as you are to resume in Lagos in two weeks.
This is great news. Getting a promotion is
definitely something worth celebrating. With all the responsibilities that come
with the new role, prepping to move on to this new phase of your life, as
exciting it is, comes with the need to find a new home.
Your case may be something different. NYSC could
take you to the most unlikely locations, you could be changing jobs or starting
life in a new city. Whatever your reasons are for switching, the place you live
afterwards canvases your lifestyle.
For instance, Hassan, a millennial living in a
shared apartment seeks to relocate to a new space. His decision is informed by
the need to enjoy privacy, spend less time in traffic as this increases his productivity
and ultimately meet his job obligations. Not to mention more sleep time. For
him, the office to house proximity, getting to work within 15 minutes helps him
achieve that.
On the other hand, Whyte, a lady within the
younger demographic is not interested in space. Just after concluding her NYSC,
she's in the search for a studio apartment within an area that has good road
network and easy access to the happening places in town. She intends to build
her connecting skills and expand her network.
Katherine can't relate. Although like Jeff she
needs her privacy, the ultimate goal was to get a house with so much space
just for her. On getting a promotion that came with a fat accommodation
allowance, she rented herself a two bedroom duplex and say to herself
"it's all mine!" Her favourite quote is, the world is your canvas,
paint! Her space gives her room for expression. Being a strong advocate for
aesthetics, she goes all out to drape her house with wall art and the likes.
Mayowa, a married man with two children cares
strongly about access to social amenities, a secured environment, ample parking
space as he owns three cars and most importantly the house needs to be in a
completely gated space.
No matter the structural decadence, your needs,
preference, budget and lifestyle are solid grounds for decision making. Now,
let's get a bit close and personal! What do you look out for when sourcing for
a new house?