Johnchrix:


If you are reading this, repeat after me I shall never be poor.. Amen

( I OWN MY COMPANIES AND BUSINESSES) Don't thrash-talk people cause you want to pass a silly point. With even 100 billion I won't stay in Ikoyi

Give me a duplex in ikoyi and pay me ten million a month, i still won't stay.

I won't stay in any area I won't interact and associate healthily with people and enjoy some humanity of life.


Enjoy

Klass99:


Thank you for saying this, seven blessings to you in particular for the bolded.

There's a reason I often ignore threads like these because when you share your own truth and reality, bad belle people and haters will still attack, drag you and claim you are lying.

I live between Chevron and VGC, in an area with 24/7 power and water supply. The water is so clean you can cook with it and even drink straight from the tap (I have on two occasions where I ran out of Cway and couldn't replace immediately because of work and traffic)

The estate has an efficient refuse disposal system, the grounds/lawns are well kept and clean. In fact the entire place is managed so excellently, that the Nigerian govt with its numerous agencies can learn a lot from, on how to effectively and efficiently manage a parastatal to make things happen and work. I am not even being funny or exaggerating about this!

When the estate management did a residents survey for feedback on their services/performance, I didn't hold back from rating them high and informing them of all the things they continuously do right which I genuinely appreciate. I was that impressed and continue to be.

The estate is one of the best kept secrets off Lekki-Epe expressway, you can drive pass it several times and never know there's a cool residential area there. Some Uber drivers who have dropped me at home are often shocked and pleased with what they see. They first go.....WoW I didn't know there was an estate here and then they marvel at the serenity and scenic beauty of it, as we drive farther in.

One even said kai madam you are living well o, see peace and quiet. For where I dey live na early morning noise dey wake me up, you go dey hear Ojuelegba, Ojuelegba, ketu-mile2, ketu-mile 2, etc from bus conductors. He made me laugh.

Now that the national grid has collapsed, our power supply hasn't even been interrupted. 5 years here and I am still counting, when I think of moving out my mind goes......where will you go to and find 24 hours light, clean water and a very neat neighbourhood like this? Just sit your butt down abeg and don't stress us.

EXACTLY!

Personal satisfaction and peace of mind!

I've lived on both sides... the mainland, and the island.

I've had my fair share of "affordable" apartments so I can save more.
Headache! Always having to move within a year.

I prefer my life now, as far as living in Lagos is concerned.

Let other people choose their own, and face front.

DoctorOlasDesk:



Total package put together = 750-800k for room self. Rent alone 590k.

Okay. That's the range I know, too.

Could be less depending on the quality of the house.

livinbygrace:



The fact is that some people living on the island believes they have arrived once they relocate to island.You will hear something like “I don’t cross the bridge “,as if those people staying in mainland are underdogs,whereas most island landlords resides in mainland .

Lol. Overinterpretation, if you ask me.

They say they don't cross the bridge. Maybe crossing the bridge used to be a personal trauma for them.

Why do people on the mainland have to feel affronted by another person's personal reality?

Klass99:


Thank you for saying this, seven blessings to you in particular for the bolded.

There's a reason I often ignore threads like these because when you share your own truth and reality, bad belle people and haters will still attack, drag you and claim you are lying.

I live between Chevron and VGC, in an area with 24/7 power and water supply. The water is so clean you can cook with it and even drink straight from the tap (I have on two occasions where I ran out of Cway and couldn't replace immediately because of work and traffic)

The estate has an efficient refuse disposal system, the grounds/lawns are well kept and clean. In fact the entire place is managed so excellently, that the Nigerian govt with its numerous agencies can learn a lot from, on how to effectively and efficiently manage a parastatal to make things happen and work. I am not even being funny or exaggerating about this!

When the estate management did a residents survey for feedback on their services/performance, I didn't hold back from rating them high and informing them of all the things they continuously do right which I genuinely appreciate. I was that impressed and continue to be.

The estate is one of the best kept secrets off Lekki-Epe expressway, you can drive pass it several times and never know there's a cool residential area there. Some Uber drivers who have dropped me at home are often shocked and pleased with what they see. They first go.....WoW I didn't know there was an estate here and then they marvel at the serenity and scenic beauty of it, as we drive farther in.

One even said kai madam you are living well o, see peace and quiet. For where I dey live na early morning noise dey wake me up, you go dey hear Ojuelegba, Ojuelegba, ketu-mile2, ketu-mile 2, etc from bus conductors. He made me laugh.

Now that the national grid has collapsed, our power supply hasn't even been interrupted. 5 years here and I am still counting, when I think of moving out my mind goes......where will you go to and find 24 hours light, clean water and a very neat neighbourhood like this? Just sit your butt down abeg and don't stress us.

How much is rent there for self contain or mini flat?

Klass99:


Thank you for saying this, seven blessings to you in particular for the bolded.

There's a reason I often ignore threads like these because when you share your own truth and reality, bad belle people and haters will still attack, drag you and claim you are lying.

I live between Chevron and VGC, in an area with 24/7 power and water supply. The water is so clean you can cook with it and even drink straight from the tap (I have on two occasions where I ran out of Cway and couldn't replace immediately because of work and traffic)

The estate has an efficient refuse disposal system, the grounds/lawns are well kept and clean. In fact the entire place is managed so excellently, that the Nigerian govt with its numerous agencies can learn a lot from, on how to effectively and efficiently manage a parastatal to make things happen and work. I am not even being funny or exaggerating about this!

When the estate management did a residents survey for feedback on their services/performance, I didn't hold back from rating them high and informing them of all the things they continuously do right which I genuinely appreciate. I was that impressed and continue to be.

The estate is one of the best kept secrets off Lekki-Epe expressway, you can drive pass it several times and never know there's a cool residential area there. Some Uber drivers who have dropped me at home are often shocked and pleased with what they see. They first go.....WoW I didn't know there was an estate here and then they marvel at the serenity and scenic beauty of it, as we drive farther in.

One even said kai madam you are living well o, see peace and quiet. For where I dey live na early morning noise dey wake me up, you go dey hear Ojuelegba, Ojuelegba, ketu-mile2, ketu-mile 2, etc from bus conductors. He made me laugh.

Now that the national grid has collapsed, our power supply hasn't even been interrupted. 5 years here and I am still counting, when I think of moving out my mind goes......where will you go to and find 24 hours light, clean water and a very neat neighbourhood like this? Just sit your butt down abeg and don't stress us.

If u can't mention d name of d estate, there is no point talking about it

EkperemoEgbabi:


If u can't mention d name of d estate, there is no point talking about it

Hahaha. Those estates are majorly home ownership schemes and not rental estates most of the times, from immediately after North West Petrol Station stretching towards Chevron, they're a number of them. Wit 24 hours power supply, steady

BEST OF LUCK.

OKEMKPI:
Olosho is cheaper on the mainland

Klass99:


Thank you for saying this, seven blessings to you in particular for the bolded.

There's a reason I often ignore threads like these because when you share your own truth and reality, bad belle people and haters will still attack, drag you and claim you are lying.

I live between Chevron and VGC, in an area with 24/7 power and water supply. The water is so clean you can cook with it and even drink straight from the tap (I have on two occasions where I ran out of Cway and couldn't replace immediately because of work and traffic)

The estate has an efficient refuse disposal system, the grounds/lawns are well kept and clean. In fact the entire place is managed so excellently, that the Nigerian govt with its numerous agencies can learn a lot from, on how to effectively and efficiently manage a parastatal to make things happen and work. I am not even being funny or exaggerating about this!

When the estate management did a residents survey for feedback on their services/performance, I didn't hold back from rating them high and informing them of all the things they continuously do right which I genuinely appreciate. I was that impressed and continue to be.

The estate is one of the best kept secrets off Lekki-Epe expressway, you can drive pass it several times and never know there's a cool residential area there. Some Uber drivers who have dropped me at home are often shocked and pleased with what they see. They first go.....WoW I didn't know there was an estate here and then they marvel at the serenity and scenic beauty of it, as we drive farther in.

One even said kai madam you are living well o, see peace and quiet. For where I dey live na early morning noise dey wake me up, you go dey hear Ojuelegba, Ojuelegba, ketu-mile2, ketu-mile 2, etc from bus conductors. He made me laugh.

Now that the national grid has collapsed, our power supply hasn't even been interrupted. 5 years here and I am still counting, when I think of moving out my mind goes......where will you go to and find 24 hours light, clean water and a very neat neighbourhood like this? Just sit your butt down abeg and don't stress us.

Where could this be?

Jephyard:


Virtually there is no place in Lagos that is not flooded during raining season. What you should be looking out for is if the the social infrastructure is Atleast above average and value for money.

Not all places are flooded.

The flood in that area is upto knee level.

DoctorOlasDesk:



Don't go to Epe o. Don't let anyone deceive you. You will regret it. It's dulling.

Just instal solar 300k jeje and don't go anything beyond Blenco supermarket. I tell you o. Lagos Business School environs is cool since you work from home. You can easily connect Sangotedo, Abaraham Adesanya, Ajah etc

I am just looking for a comfortable place with good light

I am no looking for night club or anything like that
Just wbere I will get good light and. Work

Greenarrow01:

I am just looking for a comfortable place with good light

I am no looking for night club or anything like that
Just wbere I will get good light and. Work

Why don't you experiment before you take the leap. Visit LBS and then Visit EPE. See things for yourself first hand

I reiterate Epe is not a place to stay for the young generation. It's an extremely bad decision for young ones to stay there.

Craigbrown4076:
Now don't laugh this off. This is a rather serious comparison as it's my first time in Lagos and as such my first time on the Island.

According to the topic, I will like readers especially those who reside in Lagos to share their opinions as to which of these major residential areas in Lagos is actually more value for money.

I've lived in the Ajah axis of Lagos Island for about 7 months and I can confidently tell you that I will not advise any newcomer to pay rent to live here. Electricity is bad, water is terrible, roads are bad too and for those who commute the Lekki-Epe express road daily know how hellish it can be when there is a surge in traffic.

Tbh, most people living on the island are suffering and smiling, even those who you think are well to do are having it worse.

I'm considering moving away from the Island and finding a serene environment on the mainland to live in. I heard that Magodo/Berger area is true, please how true is this? I will like readers who reside in Lagos to share their thoughts on other serene environments one can live in where one can get good basic amenities. This will definitely help other people as well. Thanks.

Festac is well planned

DoctorOlasDesk:



Why don't you experiment before you take the leap. Visit LBS and then Visit EPE. See things for yourself first hand

I reiterate Epe is not a place to stay for the young generation. It's an extremely bad decision for young ones to stay there.

Lbs is above my budget sir
Make I Kuku stick to Ikotun
Abi wetin you reason ?

[sup][/sup]as. 4

livinbygrace:



Anything after VGC is for the future,probably 10 to 20 years times.All those places after Ajah are nothing but slum.Infact their lifestyle there is something else and you will be wondering if you are still in lagos.Abeg them never open eye for that side,just over hyped area

Greenarrow01:

Lbs is above my budget sir
Make I Kuku stick to Ikotun
Abi wetin you reason ?

Abeg comot that Ikotun/Abaranje. You go get affordable house for Abijo. Abijo, some aspects of Addo is 1000 times better than Ikotun

Ikotun wey be say the human beings wey dey there don overpopulate the city.


State your budget and preferences

DoctorOlasDesk:



Abeg comot that Ikotun/Abaranje. You go get affordable house for Abijo. Abijo, some aspects of Addo is 1000 times better than Ikotun

Ikotun wey be say the human beings wey dey there don overpopulate the city.


State your budget and preferences

Total package is 550k
Rent shouldn't be more than 450 per year
And yes na abaranje lol

I have two dogs
I want to stay in a place where there is no police wahala or efcc bursting people's homes.. I dey fear gun die
Lastly
Atleast 15 hours power supply sir

Greenarrow01:

Total package is 550k
Rent shouldn't be more than 450 per year
And yes na abaranje lol

I have two dogs
I want to stay in a place where there is no police wahala or efcc bursting people's homes.. I dey fear gun die
Lastly
Atleast 15 hours power supply sir

The issue is the light. Just come Berger jeje

Abijo and some areas of Addo meets your budget, but the light part I can't guarantee

I used to scout Abaranje for palm wine with my school mates ages back. All those bend bend roads and arena wey be like say na the bottomest part of earth person dey sef.



Except you wan go Igbogbo/Bayeku for Ikorodu, dey fly boat come through Oke-Ira for Ajah. The only wahala be say between Igbogbo/Bayeku and Abaranje, i no know which one mentre pass

Greenarrow01:

Lbs is above my budget sir
Make I Kuku stick to Ikotun
Abi wetin you reason ?

How's the light in Ikotun?

DoctorOlasDesk:




The issue is the light. Just come Berger jeje

Abijo and some areas of Addo meets your budget, but the light part I can't guarantee

I used to scout Abaranje for palm wine with my school mates ages back. All those bend bend roads and arena wey be like say na the bottomest part of earth person dey sef.



Except you wan go Igbogbo/Bayeku for Ikorodu, dey fly boat come through Oke-Ira for Ajah. The only wahala be say between Igbogbo/Bayeku and Abaranje, i no know which one mentre pass

Berger light good

But police wahala nko

DoctorOlasDesk:


I left island for Berger. I'm enjoying it

The light is stable

My monthly salary can pay my house rent like ten times. Unlike Ajah where six months salary will be used in financing house rent where one would be contributing to the ladnlord's development at the expense of one's personal growth and development.

In Ajah/Lekki axis, the annual rent feee is many people's 6-12 months slary, so they can't save. It's hand to mouth always. So instead of stay 2M per annum, i'm on a low-key on the mainland at 200k per annum setting up multiple businesses every month, next year, cash out big time.

Food is super. I buy six raps of semo and eight meats for 1200 Naira. You can't buy this at Ajah at this price. I always add yoghurt/Milk/Malt to make it 2k per meal. Bro, i'm living the yankee life in Berger..

Yes, and i change my soup daily. I can change up to as much as six different soups. More so, i'm known. Some time i could be in a hurry maybe i'm headed somewhere, without cash, i can take up to 2k food..

I have piexpress for my mid day snacks

When i want to change dollar, i dash into the bank call my aobki, less than 45 -60 minutes i;m done

Men, i'm in NewYork City in Berger

No issues at all

Original Lagos Big Boy.

You trade FX right?

lordally:


How's the light in Ikotun?

There two lines
One line provides over 18hours light per day
The other transmission line is terrible

Greenarrow01:

Berger light good

But police wahala nko

Lol. Brother, my hand nor dey that side o

rhames:


Original Lagos Big Boy.

You trade FX right?

We do all things legit.

DoctorOlasDesk:



We do all things legit.

Ok


I am a blogger too.

DoctorOlasDesk:


I left island for Berger. I'm enjoying it

The light is stable

My monthly salary can pay my house rent like ten times. Unlike Ajah where six months salary will be used in financing house rent where one would be contributing to the ladnlord's development at the expense of one's personal growth and development.

In Ajah/Lekki axis, the annual rent feee is many people's 6-12 months slary, so they can't save. It's hand to mouth always. So instead of stay 2M per annum, i'm on a low-key on the mainland at 200k per annum setting up multiple businesses every month, next year, cash out big time.

Food is super. I buy six raps of semo and eight meats for 1200 Naira. You can't buy this at Ajah at this price. I always add yoghurt/Milk/Malt to make it 2k per meal. Bro, i'm living the yankee life in Berger..

Yes, and i change my soup daily. I can change up to as much as six different soups. More so, i'm known. Some time i could be in a hurry maybe i'm headed somewhere, without cash, i can take up to 2k food..

I have piexpress for my mid day snacks

When i want to change dollar, i dash into the bank call my aobki, less than 45 -60 minutes i;m done

Men, i'm in NewYork City in Berger

No issues at all

Ajah vs berger, which one cost pass?

Don't mislead people, berger is very cool but the rent in berger is on same pal with ajah if not more self... Berger rent is expensive and where you see 200k for mini in berger? Except alagbole, ajuwon axis Sha...

Proper berger is not possible.. You will need at least 400k to 500k to see a standard mini.

Other things you said are correct..

I be ojodu boy and I have lived here almost all my life..

Berger land is now worth more than 35m cos no free space self buy old houses... within streets, while road can be high as 50m

Lazyreporta:



Ajah vs berger, which one cost pass?

Don't mislead people, berger is very cool but the rent in berger is on same pal with ajah if not more self... Berger rent is expensive and where you see 200k for mini in berger? Except alagbole, ajuwon axis Sha...

Proper berger is not possible.. You will need at least 400k to 500k to see a standard mini.

Other things you said are correct..

I be ojodu boy and I have lived here almost all my life..

Berger land is now worth more than 35m cos no free space self buy old houses... within streets, while road can be high as 50m

Yes I agree.

I actually meant that rather than me staying in a 2bed on the island CAUSE TO KEEP UP WITH THE STANDARDS ON THE ISLAND, THE MINIMUM HAS TO BE MINI FLAT OR 2 BED.

Now, those expectations levels do not exist for me on the mainland, hence I chose something around 200-300k per annum cause I don't have expectations to live up to.. It's not invariably comparing 2 bed island versu 2 bed berger. Why? Most of mini flat along the entire lekki express before Agungi is inhabitable and thrash to me, so this forces expectations to rise to 2 bed minimum, whereas I am not forced to make such decision on the mainland.


I just didnt expicity see the need to go more indepth with the logic behind my choices

Greenarrow01:

Berger light good

But police wahala nko

In berger? Berger is one of the most peaceful area in Lagos... Though police dey o but harassment no too dey.. E go hard to see Sha... Berger na low key area.. In short, the entire ikeja lg, is very cool and awesome

DoctorOlasDesk:



Yes I agree.

I actually meant that rather than me staying in a 2bed on the island CAUSE TO KEEP UP WITH THE STANDARDS ON THE ISLAND, THE MINIMUM HAS TO BE MINI FLAT OR 2 BED.

Now, those expectations levels do not exist for me on the mainland, hence I chose something around 200-300k per annum cause I don't have expectations to live up to.. It's not invariably comparing 2 bed island versu 2 bed berger. Why? Most of mini flat along the entire lekki express before Agungi is inhabitable and thrash to me, so this forces expectations to rise to 2 bed minimum, whereas I am not forced to make such decision on the mainland.


I just didnt expicity see the need to go more indepth with the logic behind my choices

I get it now

Omo, berger is one of the best.. Environment is cool, thieves are rare.. Roads are generally good, night life, streets light everywhere, light sweet, estates too much, proximity to anywhere, ikeja, island, ogba, ilupeju, outside Lagos.. Berger is too sweet.. I too like berger

Lazyreporta:


I get it now

Omo, berger is one of the best.. Environment is cool, thieves are rare.. Roads are generally good, night life, streets light everywhere, light sweet, estates too much, proximity to anywhere, ikeja, island, ogba, ilupeju, outside Lagos.. Berger is too sweet.. I too like berger

All the room self, mini flat before Agungi are all shantis to me. I no fit cope lie lie. The cool ones are from Ikate Elegushi, Osapa London, Agungi and it costs 800k per annum, and i won't fvck out 800k per annum for a room self. I rather rent a poultry at Ogbomosho rear birds, sty in my poultry, get good value for my money, get productive and make money


The holdup around Akins bus stop won't permit me to want to return to Addo/Langbasa


Holdup after Ajah, through LBS is horrible whereas cheap houses are available in some axis there.

Make i dey cruise my Berger dey go for now