3 Popular Home Types Nigerians Love And How to Choose the Right One
BY: Landnest Homes And Properties
BY: Landnest Homes And Properties
Monday, August 11, 2025
August 11, 2025
3 Popular Home Types Nigerians Love And How to Choose the Right One
In Nigeria’s fast-growing housing market, buyers have more options than ever. But while location and price are important, the type of home you choose will define your comfort, lifestyle, and long-term value.
These are three common housing types you’ll come across, and what you should know before making your pick when you're buying anywhere in Nigeria.
1. Fully Detached Homes
A fully detached home stands on its own. No shared walls. Complete space. Independent compound. Often includes a boys' quarter.
Why it matters: This is the top-tier choice for privacy, peace, and future expansion. It gives you full control of your environment, ideal for large families or those who enjoy entertaining.
Tip: Go for this if you want to invest long-term, raise a family, or increase resale value over time. Projects like Bay Foreshore in Ibadan offer this option in premium zones near infrastructure like the Circular Road and airport.
3 Popular Home Types Nigerians Love And How to Choose the Right One
In Nigeria’s fast-growing housing market, buyers have more options than ever. But while location and price are important, the type of home you choose will define your comfort, lifestyle, and long-term value.
These are three common housing types you’ll come across, and what you should know before making your pick when you're buying anywhere in Nigeria.
1. Fully Detached Homes
A fully detached home stands on its own. No shared walls. Complete space. Independent compound. Often includes a boys' quarter.
Why it matters: This is the top-tier choice for privacy, peace, and future expansion. It gives you full control of your environment, ideal for large families or those who enjoy entertaining.
Tip: Go for this if you want to invest long-term, raise a family, or increase resale value over time. Projects like Bay Foreshore in Ibadan offer this option in premium zones near infrastructure like the Circular Road and airport.
2. Semi-Detached Homes
These homes share one wall with a neighboring unit but still provide private entry and compound. Think of them as a middle ground between a duplex and a terrace.
Why it matters: They give you more space and privacy than a flat, without the full cost of a detached building. Great for growing families or smart investors who want comfort without stretching their budget.
Tip: Look for developments that add value, like boys' quarters, and tarred access roads and just generally additional amenities. Bay Foreshore for instance also includes semi-detached homes with many additional amenities and thoughtful layouts and flexible payment plans.
2. Semi-Detached Homes
These homes share one wall with a neighboring unit but still provide private entry and compound. Think of them as a middle ground between a duplex and a terrace.
Why it matters: They give you more space and privacy than a flat, without the full cost of a detached building. Great for growing families or smart investors who want comfort without stretching their budget.
Tip: Look for developments that add value, like boys' quarters, and tarred access roads and just generally additional amenities. Bay Foreshore for instance also includes semi-detached homes with many additional amenities and thoughtful layouts and flexible payment plans.
3. Bungalows
A bungalow is a single-floor house. It can be fully detached or semi-detached, and usually comes with 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Why it matters: Perfect for retirees, couples, or anyone who wants easy movement without climbing stairs. Bungalows are also easier to maintain and build faster.
Tip: If you’re just starting out or want a simple home in a peaceful community, bungalows are a great fit. They're common in both urban and semi-urban areas, including estates like Bay Foreshore, where they're designed for comfort and durability.
3. Bungalows
A bungalow is a single-floor house. It can be fully detached or semi-detached, and usually comes with 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Why it matters: Perfect for retirees, couples, or anyone who wants easy movement without climbing stairs. Bungalows are also easier to maintain and build faster.
Tip: If you’re just starting out or want a simple home in a peaceful community, bungalows are a great fit. They're common in both urban and semi-urban areas, including estates like Bay Foreshore, where they're designed for comfort and durability.
4. It Considers Terrain and Environmental Factors
Layouts should respect topography, soil type, flood zones, and green spaces. This reduces construction costs and erosion risks.
Tip: Review the site layout after rain to validate drainage and slope plans.
4. It Considers Terrain and Environmental Factors
Layouts should respect topography, soil type, flood zones, and green spaces. This reduces construction costs and erosion risks.
Tip: Review the site layout after rain to validate drainage and slope plans.
Final Thought
The best home it’s the one that matches your lifestyle and not necessarily the biggest. If you’re going for privacy, space, or simplicity, understanding these home types helps you make a confident choice.
At Landnest Homes and Properties, we guide you through every step, help you understand the right housing types and go as far as finding the right option in our verified estates across Nigeria.
Want help picking the right home type?
Send “HOME OPTIONS” via WhatsApp or Message us now to know more.
You can always refer to our vidoe on this topic on our Official instagram page.
Final Thought
The best home it’s the one that matches your lifestyle and not necessarily the biggest. If you’re going for privacy, space, or simplicity, understanding these home types helps you make a confident choice.
At Landnest Homes and Properties, we guide you through every step, help you understand the right housing types and go as far as finding the right option in our verified estates across Nigeria.
Want help picking the right home type?
Send “HOME OPTIONS” via WhatsApp or Message us now to know more.
You can always refer to our vidoe on this topic on our Official instagram page.
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© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
Registered under EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.