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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.cz411oej

SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT DECISION MODEL: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Ayodele A. IBUOYE*, Oluwatosin B. Fateye

Nigerian property market has long battled with the question “why do real estate investments fail”. Therefore, this study probes into the theoretical concept of decision-making process adopts in developed economies for property investment. The primary aim is to develop a model that could provide support for real estate investment decision making in Nigeria contest. The study adopted content analyse...

May, 2026 pp. 128-135 39 views 19 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.pt14088n

PREMATURE BUILDING OBSOLESCENCE: IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITISING KEY FACTORS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILT-ENVIRONMENT

Ahmed Ade Ibrahim*, Aliyu Makarfi Ibrahim

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the causes of premature building obsolescence and prioritise the factors with the most severe impact for effective management. Design / Method / Approach: A quantitative research methodology was employed, utilising a structured questionnaire administered to 60 fully registered professionals from the Kaduna state chapters of the Nigerian Institute of Architectur...

Jul, 2025 pp. 129-154 45 views 13 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.fv9w8c4y

DIURNAL VARIATION OF URBAN CANOPY HEAT ISLAND IN THE WET SEASON IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Aruya Emmanuel Iruobe*, Matthew Habila Ibahim, Victor Odoh

This study assessed the diurnal variation of Urban Canopy Heat Island (UCHI) in the wetseason in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Stewart and Oke (2012) system of classification wasused to classify Benin City into ten climate field sites. DS1921G – F5 Thermochroni Button datalogger was used to collect the temperature measurements from the stations. Data entry, coding,cleaning and test for normality...

Dec, 2021 pp. 130-140 18 views 10 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.iy7fntya

Evaluation of Infrastructure Development in Resettlement Schemes of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

UNAH Mathew Okopi*

Infrastructures development in resettlement scheme has been a major challenge to successivegovernments in provision of a befitting settlement for her indigenous aborigine of the federalCapital territory. The resettlement schemes over the years have lack the provision of basicnecessities of life and have suffered set-back from housing rejection due to inadequacy ininfrastructural development. The s...

Dec, 2020 pp. 131-139 20 views 10 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.m4an6yrs

EVALUATION OF PASSIVE COOLING STRATEGIES USED IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY SENATE BUILDINGS IN TROPICAL SAVANNAH CLIMATE OF NIGERIA

Stephen D. GIMS*, Henry OJOBO, Lukman M. LUKMAN

Purpose: In Nigeria’s tropical savannah climate marked by high temperatures and intense solar radiation university senate buildings struggle to maintain thermal comfort without excessive energy consumption. This study evaluates how passive cooling strategies contribute to energy efficiency and comfort in selected senate buildings. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of passive cooling applicati...

Dec, 2025 pp. 133-146 78 views 24 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2026.yw6140bm

EVALUATION OF ADOPTION OF CROWDFUNDING PLATFORMS FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN AKURE, NIGERIA

Akuakanwa E. NWOSU*, Oludele J. THOMAS, Oluwafemi E. JACOB

Purpose: The study identified the forms of real estate crowdfunding platforms in the study Akure; evaluated the level of their adoption and examine the factors influencing the level of adoption of different forms of real estate crowdfunding in the study area. Design/methodology/approach: In order to achieve this, forty-seven (47) questionnaires were administered to registered estate firms (35) and...

May, 2026 pp. 136-155 27 views 13 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.q0idme7t

CHALLENGES OF PRIVATE DEVELOPERS ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

Abere, O.C*, Ojo , O.M, Adama, J.U

Housing is one of the relevant tools for the wellbeing and health of man. Housing serves as a shieldfor man. The study examined the challenges of private developers on residential housingdevelopment in Abuja. Data were collected through questionnaire administration. The method ofdata analysis was frequency distribution and weighted mean score. The major challenges ofprivate developers on residenti...

Dec, 2020 pp. 140-148 23 views 12 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2021.14mbt2m5

ETHNO - RELIGIOUS RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION AND PROPERTY INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM KADUNA, NIGERIA

Adama Joshua Ugbede*, Elong Christopher, Abdulsalam Abubakar Khalifah

This research primarily focused on the performance of real estate investment in the ethnoreligiouslysegregatedresidential property markets of Kaduna State, Nigeria. It conducted acomparative analysis of the performance of residential property investment in Northern andSouthern areas of Kaduna metropolis for a period of 10years (2011-2020), focusing on rentaland capital values appreciation, average...

Dec, 2021 pp. 141-150 22 views 8 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2025.d5cxxw9y

AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MATERIALS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

Rejoice D. MADAKI*, Kehinde T. ALADE, Isreal O. AROGE, Ayodeji E. OKE

Purpose: This study examined the availability and utilization of local material resources for sustainable building construction project in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. It analysed how locally sourced materials contribute to sustainable building construction practices by identifying commonly available material resources, evaluating their reliability, and comparing findings with global standards. Des...

Dec, 2025 pp. 147-159 39 views 15 downloads
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Research Article DOI: 10.66884/kesj.2020.338t2po0

ETHNOMEDICINAL SURVEY OF PLANTS USED FOR MALARIA TREATMENT BY SUPPORT ZONE COMMUNITIES OF CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA

Obasi, M. T*, Attah, E. E, Y. B. Makarfi

There has been a renewed interest in the research of medicinal plants for both preventive andtherapeutic purposes even though their use has been in existence since time immemorial for man’sgood health and wellbeing of both body and soul. This ethnomedicinal study explores plants used intreating malaria and their sustainability in the support zone communities of the Cross River NationalPark. Data c...

Dec, 2020 pp. 149-161 23 views 10 downloads