ISSN 2756-3308
Research Article
African Journal of Estate and Property Management Vol. 1 (2), pp. 036-047, February, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
An analysis of the process of providing Office Accommodation for National State Departments in South Africa
Marvis Igho1* and Festus Biden2
1Department of Construction Economics, University of Pretoria, Private Bag x 11, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa. 2Property Policy Development, National Department of Public Works, South Africa.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 21 August, 2013
Abstract
The National Department of Public Works has the responsibility of providing office accommodation to all state departments nationally, The objectives of the paper are to establish a base for evaluating the performance of the process and secondly investigate the performance against this base. Critical success factors were found to be: Better site search and space management, Effective maintenance policy, Extensive feasibility studies, Standardised lease agreements, Effective property management, Sustainable site procurement and Client-driven service delivery. In the performance evaluation it was found that turn-around times were poor due to lack of resources, asset registers were incomplete, the frequency and quality of maintenance services rendered were unsatisfactory, and the implementation of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the procurement of new sites were not seen as adequate partly due to political pressures.
Keywords: Office accommodation; state departments; provision of accommodation; process of accommodation, state departments.
Festus Biden, Marvis Igho*
Page: 36 - 47
Research Article
African Journal of Estate and Property Management Vol. 1 (1), pp. 018-024, January, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Effects of property rights on agricultural production in Nigeria
John R. Edewor* and Raymond D. Olufemi
Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted July 30, 2013
Abstract
The study was conducted to examine the effects of property rights and other factors on the outputs of maize, yam and cassava in three zones of Osun State in Nigeria. This study employed a multi-stage sampling technique to select 105 farmers involving growers of maize, yam and cassava in the study area. Data were analyzed with the aid of descriptive statistics, budgetary techniques and a multiple linear regression model. The results of budgetary analysis showed that variable cost was highest in yam production. The average revenues per hectare for maize, yam and cassava were (N is Nigerian currency equivalent to about $0.0067) N104, 487.50, N583, 846.20 and N438, 208.50, respectively. However, the average net incomes were N19, 908.40, N432, 079.00 and N96, 543.90 for maize, yam and cassava, respectively. Based on the rates of returns, N1 invested in each of maize, yam and cassava production yielded N1.2, N3.4 and N3.1, respectively implying that yam was the most profitable crop in the study area. The result of the multiple regression model revealed that farm size significantly affect the outputs of the three crops. Land rights type (having either use right/use and transfer right) and security of land defined by duration of land use affected maize output while duration and ownership type affected yam output, whereas, duration only affect cassava output. There is therefore the need to review the land distribution and administration policies based on the identified significant factors affecting each crops.
Key words: Nigeria, Osun State, crops, maize, yam, cassava, land rights.
Raymond D. Olufemi, John R. Edewor*
Page: 18 - 24
Research Article
African Journal of Estate and Property Management Vol. 1 (3), pp. 048-055, March, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Analysis of the socio-economic characteristics and housing condition in the core neighbourhood of Akure, Nigeria
Josiah M. Kayode
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 18 October, 2013
Abstract
The paper highlights survey on low – income settlements in the core area of Akure, the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria and examined the socio – economic characteristics of the respondent and the physical state of the building they occupy. It gathers field data with a structured questionnaire administered among residents of low income neighbourhoods of Akure using random sampling technique. The data were analysed using simple frequency and percentage distribution tables. The study showed that most of the residents are engaged in the informal sector of the economy (self employed), their income level is very low and that household size is very high .The survey carried out on housing revealed that most dwellings were constructed before 1960 and are of monolithic type. They are lacking in essential infrastructures and a large number (53.3%) are unsatisfactory by modern standards. While we are aware of the fact that findings of a study of this type may be more typical of the case than more general to other cities, there is every reason to believe that the issues involved are more national than local. The policy recommendations have therefore been geared to reflect this observation.
Key words: Cities, core neighbourhood, housing, urbanisation.
Josiah M. Kayode
Page: 48 - 55
Research Article
African Journal of Estate and Property Management Vol. 1 (3), pp. 056-061, March, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Living in high-rise: An analysis of demand for condominium properties in Colombo
D. B. Animansa1* and G. I. Danimi
1Department of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
2Government Valuation Department, Sri Lanka.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: 094-84 8190739.
Accepted 28 November, 2013
Abstract
Colombo has witnessed a higher concentration of low-rise and high-rise condominiums during the last few years. This paper examines the contributing factors for living in high-rise that has created a market for condominiums in the city of Colombo. Managers of purposively selected ten high-rise condominiums and 30 households from 03 low-rise condominiums were interviewed for the primary data collection. With the help of elementary statistics, data were analyzed descriptively. The study revealed that demographic and economic changes in the city during the last few decades have influenced the creation of the condominium property market in Colombo. In case of low-rise condominium properties, well-educated middle-income earners who have migrated to the city for various reasons have raised the demand. At the same time, foreigners and affluent Sri Lankans have raised the demand for high-rise condominium properties considering the security, convenience and location of properties.
Key words: Condominium, demographic and socio-economic factors, housing, ling in high-rise, property market.
G. I. Danimi, D. B. Animansa*
Page: 56 - 61