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That's the BQ at the back in this pic. It's 2 semi-detached one-bedroom flats.

This is the shop. Yet to be completed.


I slowed down on the Kwara project after finishing the main building.

Yet to complete the BQ, the shop and the gate house. But I have roofed them. I spent 700k on roofing BQ+Shop+gatehouse, compared to 950k I spent to roof the main building.

Construction project is not easy at all.

I have spent about 13m to date on this Kwara project. To think I set out to do something small of about 2.5m when I started!

The pic was sent to me by one of junior brothers few weeks ago.

See people don dey paste posters on my fence sef. I hope no be PDP poster sha.

CityNG:


BBQ: Barbecue = US
BQ: Boys Quarters = Nigeria

Outdoor kitchen were popular in Nigeria but somehow the architects designed this out for some reason. My building plan for the house I'm deg for Nigeria includes an outdoor kitchen in the indoor courtyard.

Lol...BQ: Boys Quarters. Ok
Is that a Muslim thing, or is it like a "Man Cave" here?

I would think an outdoor kitchen would be welcome to keep the heat out of the house.

aishaquest:


Lol...BQ: Boys Quarters. Ok
Is that a Muslim thing, or is it like a "Man Cave" here?

I would think an outdoor kitchen would be welcome to keep the heat out of the house.

Not sure how OP intends to use it but it's popular to have a BQ for income generation from tenants and to give the property a live in look during absences for safety.

CityNG:


Not sure how OP intends to use it but it's popular to have a BQ for income generation from tenants and to give the property a live in look during absences for safety.

That's wise.

CityNG:


Not sure how OP intends to use it but it's popular to have a BQ for income generation from tenants and to give the property a live in look during absences for safety.

You guessed right.

Dad has actually been asking me to rent out the BQ when completed to have someone to be taking care of the house(pending the time my Mum moves in), but IKm not so inclined to it.

hello Jarus ,can you pls show us the floor plan of this beautiful edifice.love it.

Jarus:

No, not for rent. Just a small shop for anybody(maybe my retired old woman) to sell soft drinks.

This is better. I was rolling my eyes as to why you would rent shops attached to your countryhome. I can't stand the t. So how's your project now?

Empiree:
This is better. I was rolling my eyes as to why you would rent shops attached to your countryhome. I can't stand the t. So how's your project now?

Since I completed the main building, been slow with other parts, now focusing on my Lagos project as I plan not to pay the next rent in Lagos her inshaa Allah.

Here are some more pics of the Kwara project

This is nice. God makes it easy for you. amin

aishaquest:


Lol...BQ: Boys Quarters. Ok
Is that a Muslim thing, or is it like a "Man Cave" here?

I would think an outdoor kitchen would be welcome to keep the heat out of the house.

Wow. Surprised someone thinks boys qtrs might be 'a Muslim thing'. More of 'a Naija thing'. Originally designed to be qtrs for 'house boys'/boy-boy, as the missionaries used to call them. Those male domestic servants. Gradually morphed into what people sometimes term 'guest qtrs' or even property for let, as has already been said.

You are supposed to how us house warming pix too @ Jarus. At least for those of us who where not invited.

A wonderful thread

Congrats Boss....

Its a huge feat. Wishing you all the best in your endeavours.

Jarus:


Since I completed the main building, been slow with other parts, now focusing on my Lagos project as I plan not to pay the next rent in Lagos her inshaa Allah.

Here are some more pics of the Kwara project

After setting this aside for like 3 years for some other projects, decided to retouch it in the last 3 months. Current state.

Congrats, brother. Finally.

Not been updating here and the other thread again.

By Allah’s mercy, gone ahead to do two more projects after these.

Latest baby (somewhere in Lagos)

shikishiki maami owo de

Recent development

Great work @ Jarus. However I would like to ask is that 2-storey building sitting on the edge of the fence the gate house?

Development continues

damidele:
Great work @ Jarus. However I would like to ask is that 2-storey building sitting on the edge of the fence the gate house?

No, a living house.

Just my use of land. I own the orange coloured bungalow partly showing in the first pic up here (completed in 2015) and decided to do this small duplex in the remaining part of the plot. I needed to have it sit by the fence to get enough space.

I enjoy doing construction projects because I’m bad at keeping money. 5th house - spread across 3 states (4 built, 1 bought).

To Allah be the glory.

Very nice work Jarus. Kudos.

AreaFada2:
Very nice work Jarus. Kudos.

Thanks bro

Well done Jarus!

You've indeed done very well embarking on all these projects within a relatively short span of time.

If you don't mind sharing an estimate of how much you've spent on the duplex so far. It's interesting to see the progress made when you compare the picture you posted end of February and now.

I'm also an avid believer in the use of projects to tie down money.

Good job!

Jarus:
I enjoy doing construction projects because I’m bad at keeping money. 5th house - spread across 3 states (4 built, 1 bought).

To Allah be the glory.

This is smart move, brother. Tie down your money with investment. We kinda think the same. I like smart people. I like people that live off govt assistance. This is why i like Real Estate. I like forward thinking people.

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woooow

Jarus:


No, a living house.

Just my use of land. I own the orange coloured bungalow partly showing in the first pic up here (completed in 2015) and decided to do this small duplex in the remaining part of the plot. I needed to have it sit by the fence to get enough space.

Sir, can I PM you. I will like to hear a word of advice from you.