Finance

Prefabrication Meets Finance: How Modular Building Is Reshaping Costs

The modular and prefabricated construction sector is growing fast. That means developers, funders and QS professionals need to rethink budgets and timelines. This article explores how prefabrication affects the money side of construction, with examples from the UK, Lagos and other emerging markets. What Is Prefabrication? Prefabrication means building key components like walls, bathrooms or […]

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What Every Nigerian in the UK Should Know About 2025’s Big Projects: Lagos Rail, New Highways, and Dangote’s Billion-Dollar Moves

Picture this. You land at Murtala Muhammed, grab your luggage and, instead of joining the never-ending queue of honking cars, you hop on a shiny new train straight to Lekki. It sounds like a fairy tale, but believe it or not, this is the Nigeria quietly taking shape in 2025. If you have ever asked,

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🧾 Mistakes First-Time Business Owners Make (And What to DIY vs Outsource Without Losing Your Mind)

Starting a business is wild. One minute you’re Googling “what is a sole trader,” the next you’re knee-deep in invoices, receipts and an accidental VAT registration. Somewhere in the chaos, most people fall into two camps: doing way too much themselves or handing over everything to someone they barely know (usually their cousin who’s “great

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UK Rents Climb Again as Tenant Demand Surges

Average UK rents hit £1,293 in May, marking a fourth consecutive month of growth. Average UK rents rose to £1,293 in May, according to the latest Zoopla Rental Market Report. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, with sharp rises seen in commuter towns and key regional cities. Cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Slough are

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Smart Tools Every Property Investor Should Actually Use

There’s no shortage of flashy tools in the property world — dashboards, apps, plug-ins, all claiming to “automate” or “10x” your portfolio. But most of them just clutter your process. Here are a few tools I actually recommend — the ones that help you move faster, calculate smarter, or avoid financial blind spots. 🧮 1.

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