To address frequent inquiries from clients, we've outlined the key differences between our advertised house types. This guide aims to empower informed decision-making for your future housing needs
In Nigeria, the terms "fully detached", "semi-detached", "terrace" and "maisonette" refer to different types of residential buildings based on their design, layout and sharing of walls with neighboring buildings. Here's a breakdown of each:
1. Fully Detached House: A standalone house with its own separate walls and roof, not sharing any walls with neighboring buildings. It's typically surrounded by its own compound and has a private entrance.
2. Semi-Detached House: A house that shares a common wall with another identical house. They are usually built in pairs and have separate entrances. Semi-detached houses are common in areas where land is scarce.
3. Terrace House: A house that is part of a row of identical or mirror-image houses, sharing side walls with neighboring houses. Terrace houses are common in urban areas and are often less expensive than fully detached or semi-detached houses.
4. Maisonette: A two-story residential building that is self-contained, with its own entrance and often shares no common walls with neighboring buildings. Maisonettes can be standalone or part of a larger residential complex.
Key differences:
- Sharing of walls: Fully detached houses don't share walls, semi-detached share one wall, terrace houses share side walls, and maisonettes typically don't share walls but may be part of a larger complex.
- Entrance: Fully detached and maisonettes have private entrances, while semi-detached and terrace houses may share a common entrance or have separate entrances.
- Layout: Fully detached houses are standalone, semi-detached houses are built in pairs, terrace houses are in rows, and maisonettes are typically two-story buildings.
These distinctions are essential in Nigeria's real estate market, influencing factors like pricing, privacy and maintenance responsibilities.
Bukola Adeyemo
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