Housing Preferences & Rental Behaviour Survey

Help Shape the Future of Rental Housing in Nigeria

Thank you for taking part in this survey. We are conducting research to better understand housing preferences and rental needs in Lagos and Abuja. Your feedback will help inform future residential developments designed to meet the evolving needs of Nigerian households.

The survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. Your responses will remain confidential, will be reported only in aggregate, and will be used solely for research purposes.

Thank you for your valuable participation.

1. Which city do you currently live in?

2. How many income earners contribute to your household?

3. What is your approximate monthly personal income?

4. What type of home do you currently live in?

5. How much do you currently pay for rent?

6. If money wasn't the deciding factor, where would your ideal home be located? (choose up to 3)

6. If money wasn't the deciding factor, where would your ideal home be located? (choose up to three)

7. What are the three most important factors you consider when choosing where to live?

8. If you found a home that met all your expectations, what percentage of your monthly income would you be willing to spend on housing?

9. Which of the following amenities do you expect to be included in your rent as standard? (Select all that apply)

10. Which of the following amenities would you be willing to pay a higher monthly rent for? (Select all that apply.)

11. Overall, how much more would you be willing to pay per year for a home that includes the amenities you selected?

12. If you had to choose, which would you prefer?

Smaller apartment with better amenities

Larger apartment with fewer amenities

13. Which would you choose?

Live closer to work in a smaller apartment

Live farther from work in a larger apartment

14. Which payment structure would you prefer?

Monthly

Quarterly

Yearly

15. Would you prefer the option to pay rent monthly or quarterly even if it cost slightly more overall?

Yes

16. What is the maximum increase you would be willing to accept?

17. If a home was located within or close to a major business district, would you be willing to pay a higher monthly rent for that convenience?

Yes

Not sure

18. What is the maximum increase in monthly rent you would be willing to pay?

19. At what annual rent would you seriously begin considering buying a home instead of continuing to rent?

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